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 Welcome
If you are planning a special event for CBCA Book Week, or any other week of the year, please have a look at the profiles of our wonderful speakers to lock in a visitor and presentation.
Contact us at Speakers Ink or call on 07-3040-8465.
We are here to help you in any way possible. If you have any suggestions on ways for us to improve, we always welcome your comments - contact us at Speakers Ink.
Voices on the Move
We have many speakers travelling during 2018 - some speakers are coming to Brisbane while others are visiting regional cities: for a complete list check out all the up-to-date details on our Touring Speakers page. A snapshot of the coming months is included below:
Two for the Teachers....
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Nick Earls has created a curriculum-based presentation highlighting his novel New Boy. Using his own childhood migration from conflict in Northern Ireland and his central character Herschelle’s experience in New Boy, Nick Earls weaves fascinating and entertaining stories into a talk that looks at the personal stories behind migrations to Australia, with many opportunities for student thought and input. Available as an extended session designed for Year 6 curriculum units ACHASSK136 and ACHASSK137 looking specifically at migration push and pull factors, migrant experiences in Australia (including dealing with language and cultural differences) and the impact of migrants and immigration on Australian society post-1945. (needs data projection, standard talk runs 45 minutes, extended session runs 75-90 minutes)
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Dave Lowe has been recognised in the UK for his book, The Incredible Dadventure, winning in the KS1 category of the Teach Primary Book awards. These awards focus on books which help develop children's reading skills in the early years of schooling:
"A warm and funny tale with surprising emotional depth as our young heroine takes on a series of challenges set by her globetrotting explorer father and faces down her fears along the way." - Ali Sparkes, Judge
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Congratulations...
.... to the following Speakers Inkers whose work is shortlisted for the 2018 Reading and Enjoying Australian Literature (REAL) awards shortlist, which forms the shortlist for the children's choice awards in New South Wales (KOALAs), The Northern Territory (KROCs) and Victoria (YABBAs).
The Spotlight is on Kerry Brown and Lucia Masciullo
Bestselling Australian picture book creators Kerry Brown and Lucia Masciullo join forces to bring us a brilliant new rhyming adventure, perfect for fans of The Gruffalo.
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"If you were walking through the woods
and a hole you came upon,
would you stop and take a look?
Or simply carry on?"
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One by one, a group of animals come upon a strange black hole in the middle of the woods. What is lurking down below? And is that its tummy rumbling? Read on to find out ...
A mysterious, thrilling and funny new adventure. Could this be a new classic?
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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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
“Reading never wears me out.”
– Olivia, Ian Falconer
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Margie, Jan, Trina, Lia, Rob and James
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