by admin | Jul 2009 | Blog, launch, Writing and Words
Three new books – a special launch These three were part of a leveled reading series with Oxford University Press, and were launched last night. The project was 20 books, 10 non-fiction titles and ten retellings of traditional tales. Each was paired…eg...
by admin | Jul 2009 | Blog
Sheep, goat touring ‘Sheep Goat and the Creaking Gate’ was launched at a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust morning tea in Adelaide on Sunday 16 August, 2009. The morning tea was for current Fellow, Judith Rossell, who illustrated ‘Sheep,...
by admin | Jul 2009 | Blog, Inspiration
6 Glimpses during Open Melbourne Melbourne City has an annual open day. The number of open buildings grows every year., more than 40 now. There was a wide range of buildings open but having experienced some queues in previous years, we headed in early and focussed on...
by admin | Jun 2009 | Blog, Other Authors
Claire interviews Dee White, author of Letters to Leonardo Dee White is celebrating the release of her first novel for young adult readers, ‘Letters to Leonardo’. ‘Letters to Leonardo’ is the story of Matt, who on his fifteenth birthday,...
by admin | Jun 2009 | Author Insights, Other Authors
A Verse Novel by Lorraine Marwood This gorgeous verse novel, written by Lorraine Marwood is released today by Walker Books. Ruby lives on a dairy farm and times are tough. But there is always room for hope. I asked Lorraine a few questions… Why Star Jumps as a...