Crystal Kite presentation
Another highlight of the SCBWI Conference this year was receiving the 2011 Crystal Kite Award for There Was an Old Sailor. I’d known about the award, but since it’s to be presented at the National Conference, I had to wait until this year to receive it....Here are the pictures …
The barque James Craig. Research for a project. The volunteer aboard couldn’t have been more helpful, although even he eventually abandoned us to have his lunch. Launching Catriona Hoy’s ‘The Little Dinosaur’, her gorgeous new picture...Home again, home again jiggedy jig
I started the new financial year at a run. Actually I started a couple of days early, but who’s counting? First there was the SCBWI conference in Sydney, then Newcastle for a few days. Back home for three nights then Catriona Hoy and I were off to Tasmania to...Books in homes
Last week I went to St Brendan’s School to read There Was an Old Sailor as a preface to presenting bags of books to Grade 1 & 2 students. It was all part of the wonderful Books in Homes project, in this instance supported by funds from a Melbourne legal...Launch of The Little Dinosaur
Sunday was the Melbourne launch of The Little Dinosaur, written by Catriona Hoy, illustrated by Andrew Plant, published by Working Title Press. This cake was made by one of Catriona’s chemistry teacher mates. Wish they taught me how to do this in my chemistry...
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When a whale washes up on a local beach, you have to take a look, don't you? Cue questions. Where did it come from? What species is it? How many ocean animals will it feed? #wonder #lifecycle #whalefall HarperCollins Children's Books
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There's nothing like a winter solstice swim to start the day! Yes, cold, but so energising. wednesday_ocean_waders
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Beaching, Coorong style. #wander #wonder
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