Word of Mouth | Issue 12 | 2023
Word of Mouth | Issue 12 | 2023
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 12 | 2023 |
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 Pip Harry is a proud word nerd, having spent the past 25+ years working as a writer, editor and author for magazines, websites and organisations. Her books for children and young adults include The Little Wave, winner of the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year, Because of You, Are You There, Buddha? and August & Jones. After six years abroad, Pip recently returned home to Australia and now lives on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney. Pip works as a copywriter for a non-profit in the youth homelessness sector and has three picture books coming out soon. |
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 Corinne is an award winning author with a passion for picture books, often true stories and almost always about animals. Her books, published in Australia and internationally, fiction and non-fiction, are always stories which touch the heart. When Corinne visits schools, libraries and festivals, she shares her passion, her process and research skills with students. She has a strong belief that picture books are for all ages and can be used in so many ways in the classroom and beyond to complement the curriculum. |
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Better Reading 2023 Top 50 Kids’ Books has selected Alice-Miranda #1: Alica-Miranda at School by Jacqueline Harvey as number 15 on its list – Well done Jacqueline! See the full list here. |
CBCA Book Week 2024 Announced
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In 2024, Children's Book Week has the theme "Reading is Magic." It's all about celebrating books and how they can take kids on exciting adventures in their minds, as well as acknowledging the amazing authors and illustrators who create these magical worlds.
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Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner, and Zanni Louise have created the 5 Writers 5 Minutes podcast and YouTube Channel. In weekly, bite-sized episodes, they share their top tips, tools and editing secrets for writing. The podcast is ideal for librarians and teachers to inspire young writers everywhere. Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@5writers5minutes Podcast: https://5writers5minutes.buzzsprout.com/ |
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MEET author Karen Tyrrell and publisher Play Matters Australia at the LET’S PLAY launch at the State Library of Queensland, the Parlour. Storytelling, read-along, play activities, book signing, colouring sheets and FUN! RSVP here: https://playmatters.org.au/childrens-books/lets-play Place: State Library of Queensland, the Parlour, Brisbane. Time: Wednesday 11 October, 11 am
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Sarah Pye has a new keynote address Life throws curve balls which is aimed at students in Years 11 and 12 and is great for graduations and last assembly/parade. It’s the perfect presentation to launch students into the world with a positive, resilient attitude. See Sarah’s profile here. |
Dates for your Diary
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Saturday 7 October |
Love your Bookshop Day - Celebrate the role bookshops play in fostering our imaginations |
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Wednesday 11 October | Let's Play Book Launch, for Karen Tyrrell |
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Saturday 17 - Friday 23 August 2024 |
CBCA Book Week 2024 - Reading is Magic. Book your speakers now! |
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Tam, Margie, Jan, Rob, Matt and James
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