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We start this New Year with deep concern for those affected by the devastating bushfires around Australia and hope for urgent support of all sorts.
A positive outcome is the overwhelming awareness of the urgent changes that must be made to the ways we live with the land and oceans and air.
People all over have been responding with empathy and generosity and many appeals have started and will be ongoing initiatives to support.

Two appeals you might like to consider supporting:

Books for Bushfires is a national initiative of the Childrens' Book Council of Australia recognising that story - and story in books in particular - can effect real change
in both adults and children.
The CBCA has partnered with GIVIT to raise donations for the purchase of books for fire affected families and communities. Using the Australian Booksellers Association's Find a Bookshop search, GIVIT will make purchases from stores in these regions, supporting local business as well as the recipents of the books.

Support this appeal by donating money to buy books for children and young adult affected by the bushfire crisis.
• Donate to the CBCA's partners at GIVIT http://www.givit.org.au/
• Click on the 'Click here to give Money' section
• Then select 'Books for Bushfires' from the drop-down list.

The CBCA's Notable and Award book lists will be valuable guidance for selecting books for this appeal. #booksforbushfires

#AuthorsForFireys
A twitter auction of signed books, illustrations and writers’ services to raise funds for the CFA. Some amazing items are being donated - see the examples below!!

This Auction finishes on 11January!

Books Illustrated and More
at the Queen Vic Market

Booklovers – both young and young at heart – are invited to a celebration of
cultural heritage through storytelling during January at Melbourne Book Market at
The Queen Victoria Market

‘Summertime Stories’
brings books to life by storytellers from
Multicultural Museums Victoria

Readings program:
Saturday 11 January, 11am to 12pm – Story by Hellenic Museum
Sunday 12 January, 11am to 12pm – Story by Jewish Museum
Saturday 18 January, 11am to 12pm – Story by Hellenic Museum
Sunday 19 January, 11am to 12pm – Story by Jewish Museum

After readings, children and parents will have the chance to participate in fun story-related craft activities and browse the Market’s huge variety of new and used books.

Visit Books Illustrated's Stand to see a range of culturally
diverse picture books ... and featured illustrators.

Sunday January 14, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meet Andy Mia Kranz

author and Illustrator of the recently published picture book
The Secret Home

The Secret Home is a true story, presented as a fable.
It tells of the author’s father when he was a boy, and there was a war. Living in an underground dwelling for three years, he and his parents survive with the help of some kind and courageous strangers.
Illustrated with rich and evocative artwork, this book resonates deeply
with readers of all ages.
It is a profound lesson from the life of two families – one hiding, one sheltering -
in our human ability to risk and to be generous at times of upheaval and change

Books for sale and signing $29.99
Limited Edition Giclee Print available on display and for sale.

Books Illustrated Touring Exhibitions

The Hush Treasure Book Exhibition
Eltham Library Community Gallery
January 9 to February 10

The exhibition features all the original illustrations from
The Hush Treasure Book, published by Allen & Unwin, is a collection of
poems, pictures and stories created by a stella cast of 28 Australian
children's book authors and illustrators.

The Hush Treasure Book was commissioned by the Hush Foundation
which has inspired many wonderful projects including music,
performance, this special book celebrated in this exhibition.

You'll hear some of the music during the exhibition.
The Hush Treasure Book is available for sale here

PAPER CLAY CHARACTERS
A fun workshop for children, 6 to 12 years,
with illustrator Ann James

Eltham Library
Tuesday January 14, 10.30 am to 12noon.

Drawing inspiration from The Hush Treasure Book Exhibition,
lead by illustrator Ann James, children will sculpt unique 3D characters in
paper clay and then create a setting to bring them and their story to life.

Bookings essential - Eltham Library - www.yprl.vic.gov.au

Events

ANOTHER WORLD
December 6 to February 2

Works by two of Australia’s much loved children’s book creators feature
in this exhibition at YAVA gallery and Arts Hub in Healesville, Victoria.

Shaun Tan is an internationally acclaimed author, illustrator and Academy
Award winner, and David Miller is a multi-award
winning book author and illustrator and Yarra Valley artist.

Details and books by both of the artists will be available at the Gallery

STORY TIME
Australian Chilldren's Literature
Showing at the National Library of Australia until February 9, 2020

Story Time, an exhibition of Australian children’s literature from the
colonial period through to the present day, will appeal to anyone
who has experienced the magic of these stories.

Special events and information

The Australian Children's Laureate

The new Australian Children's Laureate for 2020 - 2021 has been selected!

The announcement will be made at the National Library of Australia
February 11 at 10.30 am.

Keep in touch with the latest news on the Australian Children's Laureate website!

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