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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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Author Spotlight – Ananda Braxton-Smith Interview – Part 2
Welcome to the second part of our Ananda Braxton-Smith interview. Click here to read Part Two of the interview. I noticed at the beginning acknowledgment of Tantony, that you thanked your mother for teaching you to listen to the voices. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ananda Braxton-Smith, Australian author, Australian book, author, fiction, great book, great read, interview, literature, manx, Merrow, new release, novel, reading, Tantony, YA, young adult
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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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News Alert!
Two Black Dog Books have been shortlisted in the REAL Awards 2011. This shortlist is formulated from student nominations collected by the Children’s Choice Book Awards in ACT (COOL), NSW (KOALA), NT (KROC) and VIC (YABBA). Picture Storybooks Category My Dad … Continue reading
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Tagged Ananda Braxton-Smith, children, fiction, Gabrielle Wang, great books, great books for children, great children's books, Katrina Germein, Merrow, My Dad Thinks He's Funny, picture books, Race for the Chinese Zodiac, Regine Abos, sally rippin, Tom Jellett, YA, young adult
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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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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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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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Our New March Titles.
Fromelles by Carole Wilkinson ISBN: 978-1-74203-176-7, RRP: $18.99, Middle non-fiction The Battle of Fromelles lasted less than 24 hours. When it was over, more than 5000 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. More Australian soldiers died at Fromelles … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, black dog books, book, childrens, craft, fiction, kids, new, non fiction, novel, read, reading, release, review, sewing, Sue Lawson, toymaking, writing
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Behind the Scenes – The making of a picture book, Rabbit’s Year
Concept work for Rabbit’s Year – Roughs by Jedda Robaard Playing around with different versions of rabbit… Rabbit’s form takes shape… Rabbit gets a scarf… And finally, some colour… And a Rabbit’s Year is born! Buy Rabbit’s Year Now For … Continue reading
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Tagged australian, author, black dog books, childrens, Chinese horoscope, Chinese zodiac, drafts, drawings, fiction, giveaway, illustration, images, Jedda Robaard, kids, Melissa Keil, picture, picture book, Rabbit, Rabbit's Year, read, reading, release, writing
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