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Reading Matters!
Ananda Braxton-Smith and Denis Wright at the Reading Matters Conference WHEN: 27th – 28th May 2011 WHERE: State Library of Victoria, Melbourne COST: $400.00 Book at SLV website Features stimulating presentations, panel discussions and performances by leading authors and youth literature specialists. Find out … Continue reading
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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 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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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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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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All Saints Storylines Literary Festival, Perth, 6-8 April
The All Saints Literary Festival begins today. Three authors from Black Dog will be amongst a fabulous line up of authors and illustrator, all sharing their love of literature with young audiences. Ben Beaton, Shirley Marr and Karen Tayleur 6th- … Continue reading
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Win a copy of Fromelles by Carole Wilkinson
This week we are giving away a copy of our March release Fromelles: Australia’s Bloodiest Day at War by the multi-award-winning author, Carole Wilkinson. This book is an excellent educational resource for young readers. There’s lots of visual stimulus to … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian history, book, Carole Wilkinson, childrens, classroom resource, educational book, free, Fromelles, giveaway, new, new release, non fiction, read, reading, teacher resource, win, 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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The Newington College Literature Festival
Newington College is running a three day literature festival for its students, beginning tomorrow (March 30th) and running till Friday, April 1st. There is an impressive line-up with over 70 speakers, including journalists, writers, poets, playwrights, historians, scientists, novelists, and … Continue reading
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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
