Word of Mouth | Issue 7 | 2018
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 7 | 2018 |
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Congratulations....... to Author and Illustrator Cameron Stelzer on the release of his new series, Scallywags. Scallywags are humorous, illustrated chapter books for middle primary years, and a spin-off series to Cameron’s multi-award winning Pie Rats series. Get ready for fun, zany adventures. Scallywags and the Troublesome Treasure (Book 1) and Scallywags and the Candy Catastrophe (Book 2) are released this month.
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Tristan Bancks is a writer-ambassador for world-changing literacy charity Room to Read. He is excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can connect with him, learn more about his books, play games, watch videos and help him try to change the world here at www.tristanbancks.com. |
The 2018 Room to Read World Change Challenge page is up! It costs $1 a day to educate a girl in one of the world's poorest countries. So if you have $1, Tristan would love you to jump on and help towards Room to Read's goal of funding 50 girls' education for one year. Speakers ink is a proud supporter of this cause. Please also spread the word!
https://give.roomtoread.org/team/155100
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CBCA Book Week 2018: Find Your Treasure Art workshops
An exciting series of Professional Development workshops, with art activities based on a range of the CBCA short-listed books for 2018, as well as on this year’s exciting theme, “FIND YOUR TREASURE”.
You will be inspired with ideas and practical activities to engage young readers and even those not so keen on reading! In Toowoomba, Fernvale, Ipswich and Brisbane. Cost $66
Planned and delivered by Primary Art Network Ipswich and the Ipswich District Teacher-Librarian Network.
For Teacher Librarians, Primary Teachers, Prep Teachers, Art Teachers, Teacher Aides, Pre-Service Teachers and After School Coordinators
• Hands-on art activities and comprehensive notes
• Demonstrations and discussion
• Library and classroom display ideas
• Professional Development Certificate for participants
• Talented Visual Art Specialists to guide you through
• Will include selected books from Early Childhood, Picture Book, Eve Pownall and Crichton Award categories
For more info and bookings https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/idtl
What's Happening?
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State Library of Queensland offers many opportunities for school students through its collections, exhibitions and events. Click here for the full calendar. |
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Bookings for the 13th Children's and Young Adult Conference, which will take place on 7 July 2018, are now open. |
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The CBCA Book of the Year Award will be announced in Brisbane in 2018. The CBCA (Qld) branch will host this flagship event which will be open to the public at no cost. However, it is essential to book through a ticketing process. Ticket numbers are limited, so mark these dates in your diary now and book to reserve your seat. |
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Awards announcement - Friday 17 August 11.30 am in Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland - bookings open 9 am Tuesday 17 July. Booking links will be on the CBCA website and Facebook page. |
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Dates for your Diary
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12 May |
LoveYa event organised by UPLIT for all interested in Young Adult literature |
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23 May |
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27 May |
May Gibbs Literature Trust hosts a talk by Catherine Bateson |
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7 July |
"The more he gave away, the more delighted he became" - Marcus Pfister, The Rainbow Fish
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
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