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We came across a wonderful display of Kamishibai in the Italian publishers section
Handmade and original handpainted designed 'stage sets' - and
beautifully illustrated sets of story sheets published
byAssociazione Kamishibai Italia. WOW!
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National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually
by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year
a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author
and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools,
pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other
places around the country.
Now in its 19th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event
that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using
an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes,
and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for
Foundation to Year 6.
This year's picture book is Alpacas with Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove, published by Koala Books.
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Starting in May, CBCA Victoria is hosting several judge's
talks aimed at sharing information about the books selected in the Award
categories and the judging process for the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year
Awards. The first in Melbourne is Tuesday 28th May, commencing at
6.30pm at SLAV Headquarters, The Dream Factory in Footscray
with Victorian based Judges -Mandy Cooper,
Jo Panckridge, Brook Tayla. Booking and further details at http://vic.cbca.org.au/events
Nationally, there are still places available for the 13th National CBCA Conference in Canberra May 31 to June 2.
Titled And now they are Laughing! highlights the outstanding
contribution made by writers of humour to Australian Children's
Literature and to children's literacy. Book Now!
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Reconciliation Week
May 27 - 3 June 3
This year's theme for Reconciliation Week is Don’t Keep History a Mystery
An invitation to explore our past as a country; learn, share and
acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and
cultures; and develop a deeper understanding of our national
story.
Other information including the Great Book Swap
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Congratulations to Kathy Kozlowski on
receiving the Pixie O'Harris Award for contribution to the field of
Chlidren's Literature. Kathy, from Victoria, has played an
important part in Australian Children's literature for many years - read more about Kathy and also the winners of the Book Awards which will be presented at the ABIA Awards in Sydney on May 2.
The Pixie O’Harris Award recognises publishers, editors, creators,
booksellers, publicists and other industry representatives who have
worked consistently in the field of children’s literature, demonstrated
commitment beyond the call of duty, and who have developed a reputation
for their contribution.
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The Australian Children's Laureate Program
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Morris Gleitzman's Stories Make
Us Calendar
The May theme is Stories Make us Determined
'Our
favourite characters in our favourite stories don’t give up. Well,
maybe at first if they have the sort of problems that make them want to
run and hide and pretend the problem isn’t there. We all know what that
feels like. But how often have you read a story with a main character
who's still hiding from his or her problems on the last page? Well, OK,
Felix in my book Then, but he's got Nazis to keep out of the way of
and he's certainly not pretending they don't exist ...'
Visit the Laureate website for
Morris's thoughts on the theme, great reading
suggestions and book related ideas.
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