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This is what my dad just made for my mum. ÂBrickwork
Brickwork in the rain Generational change, layer by layerTiled floorMr Pip and Bougainville
Last night, we, and about 140 others sat in a cinema in Carlton and watched ‘Mr Pip’. ‘Mr Pip’ is based on a book by New Zealander Lloyd Jones about how literature can take you away from the world you live in, to a world only you can know and...YABBA
… and the winners are …Congratulations to all the winners! The YABBA Awards are children’s choice book awards for Victoria. Other states have their own versions – WAYBRA, KOALA (go on, work out what the acronym spells) and more. Local and...Get the Inside Story
Today featured the inaugural SCBWI Inside Story event at The Little Bookroom Fourteen authors and illustrators had three minutes each to talk about the story behind the story of a recent book. What a treat to discover how these books began! So many talented people in...From Facebook
Yesterday began with two sessions in a fabulous school library, complete with fabulous library staff (and special wow! to the art teacher)Together with their teachers they have crafted a rich, immersive world for their students. It was so lovely to see art and literary offering that referenced so many of picture books I've co-made with so many great illustrators. And watch out, there are many developing creators being nurtured. *particular mention of the newly invented 'kitty basketball fish! The day ended with a visit to the Little Bookroom for an event with primary school teachers where Jess and I talked about the books we make together and separately. Thanks Michael and Jenny for our welcome. You could even say my day was 'bookended' ;)
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Quick trip to Melbourne yesterday and who should I meet? Hello @matt.cosgrove , it was great to meet you at @dymocks234 and your camera-shy companions too. Hope today goes well.
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