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Winner of Tantony Book
Thank you to everyone who entered our latest competition. The winner of the competition has been drawn using random number generator. The winner is… Maryanne Hyde who said: May 31, 2011 at 3:46 pm (Edit) “sallow” = willow I heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Ananda Braxton-Smith, Australian author, black dog books, books, competition, fiction, free, giveaway, manx, Merrow, Tantony, teenage, win, writing, YA, ya fiction, young adult
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Authors Out and About
If your idea of an author is someone locked up all day in a crammed room surrounded by coffee mugs, typing away at their latest novel…well think again. As well as writing new books, our authors are often out and … Continue reading
Author Spotlight – Ananda Braxton-Smith Interview – Part 1
We’re incredibly excited to be publishing Ananda, and hope that you’ll love her writing as much as we do. Ananda’s debut novel, Merrow, (released in 2010) has been a great success, and is a CBCA Notable award-winner. It was also … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian author, black dog books, book, fiction, great book, great read, interview, manx, Merrow, new release, novel, reading, Tantony, young adult fiction
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The Premier’s Reading Challenge – QLD
The QLD Premier’s Reading Challenge registration is now open. The Reading Challenge promotes literacy in young people by encouraging students from Prep to Year 7 to read a variety of books. In 2010, more than 660 schools and over 100,000 … Continue reading
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Tagged australian books, black dog books, children, great books, kids, picture books, PRC, read, reading, Recommended books for children, youth
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Author Spotlight – Interview with Michael Panckridge
Michael Panckridge Michael is the author of over thirty books included the highly acclaimed Legends and Anniversary Legends series. He is also pretty mad-keen on sport. He has played cricket, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, and golf. In this interview, Michael … Continue reading
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Tagged author, black dog books, book, childrens, fiction, great read, interview, kids, Michael Panckridge, new, new release, novel, reading, The Book of Gabrielle, The Boy Who Wasn't There, writing
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Book Giveaway in The Chronicle!
Be sure to grab a copy of The Chroncle next Tuesday (March 29th) for your chance to win a copy of Heroes of The Kokoda Track by Nicolas Brasch. ‘Nicolas Brasch has created an excellent resource for children studying the … Continue reading
News Alert!
Ananda’s book, Merrow has been shortlisted in the Aurealis Awards 2010, in the Young Adult Novel category . The Aurealis judges said the quality of entries this year was exceptional, so for Ananda to make the finals is an outstanding … Continue reading
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Tagged Ananda Braxton-Smith, australian, author, black dog books, fiction, Merrow, novel, read, reading, writing, YA, young adult
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Congratulations Tom Jellett and Donna Rawlins!
Tom and Donna have been shortlisted for the 59th Annual APA Book Design Awards 2011 They are one of four finalists in The Best Designed Children’s Picture Book Award for their work in last years best-selling, My Dad Thinks He’s … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, awards, black dog books, childrens, design, Donna Rawlins, drawings, free postcards, illustration, illustrator, Katrina Germein, My Dad Thinks He's Funny, picture, picture book, pictures, Tom Jellet
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Jedda Robaard Radio Interview
Jedda’s Radio Interview While she is a new illustrator in the published world, Jedda Robaard’s first picture book (written by Melissa Keil) has already caused a stir amongst critics. ‘The illustrations are delightful…” — Bookseller & Publisher ‘Jedda Robaard’s gorgeous, … Continue reading
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Tagged artist, australian, black dog books, book, childrens, Chinese zodiac, drawing, fiction, illustration, illustrator, Jedda Robaard, Melissa Keil, picture, picture book, Rabbit's Year, radio interview
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