Word of Mouth | Issue 3 | 2018
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The Spotlight is on Deborah Abela
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Deborah Abela's new book will be out on April 30 and is called The Marvellous Spelling Bee Mystery. It is about a terribly shy girl whose family encourage her to overcome her fears and sign up. Deb's writing has achieved an impressive array of awards. Here are the latest:
Deborah's website has a bright shiny new look and up-to-date information. GOOD NEWS! Deborah will be touring in Brisbane Commencing Monday May 14 and has some spots left in her schedule. Book now |
What's Happening?
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Registration for Kids' Lit Quiz Australia 2018 is now open. Kids' Lit Quiz is an International literature Quiz for Students aged between 10 and 13 Years. Click on the link to find out how to enter. |
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On Saturday 10 March there will a Book Fair held in Everton Hills where local authors will be displaying and selling their books and giving book readings with giveaways and competitions. Gary Clark, author of the Swamp cartoons will conduct a workshop (bookings essential). Kathy Hoopmann will be selling all of her books for 20% discount on the day. For details click here. |
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Reminder: Both the CBCA Book of the Year Awards Short List announcement and Awards announcement are coming to Brisbane in 2018. |
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These two flagship events will be open to the public through a ticketing process. Tickets to both events are limited, so mark these dates in your diary now and stay tuned for details on how to book.
Booking links will be on the CBCA website and Facebook page. |
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The CBCA Qld Branch is holding a Book Slam at SLQ to celebrate the announcement of the Notables in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Speakers Inkers Samantha Wheeler and Gregg Dreise as well as CBCA 2019 judges Margaret McKay-Lowndes and Pauline McLeod will be 'slamming'. All of the Notables will be available to browse. Admission is free but booking is essential. Click here to reserve your place. |
Dates for your Diary
| 26 February | Registrations are now open for the KidsLitQuiz. |
| 27 February | CBCA Notables Announced |
| 1 March | Romancing the Stars, 6 pm Ambrose Treacy College, Indooroopilly |
| 6 March | Night of the Notables, Book Slam, 6 pm at SLQ |
| 27 March | CBCA Book of the Year Short List Announcement 10.30 am |
| 1-29 March | Readers Cup registrations |
| 14-16 March | Somerset Celebration of Literature |
| 17 March | Creative Kids Tales Writers Festival for aspiring writers of children's literature |
| 19 March | International Read to Me day |
| 4 April | Entries for the Children's and Young Adults writers competition close |
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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