Monday, May 13, 2013
The darling buds of Maytilda | Booktrust
The darling buds of Maytilda | Booktrust
‘Maytilda’ – a month of events and activity featuring Dahl’s plucky schoolgirl – will begin on 2 May with an event starring Miss Honey from the RSC’s acclaimed musical adaptation of Matilda.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
2013 Crystal Kite Award Winners - SCBWI
2013 Crystal Kite Award Winners - SCBWI
Australia
Australia
Description
Tessa and Zachary have a machine that is swift and splendiferous. Every day, it carries them from here to there and back again in cool, calm comfort. But one morning, the machine breaks down. Tessa and Zachary are forced to venture into the world beyond its metal walls—a place filled with secrets and hidden happenings.
About the Author
Kyle Hughes-Odgers is an Australian artist who has exhibited at the Okazi Galleri in Germany and at the Turner Galleries in Australia. Meg McKinlay is the author of several books, including Big Dig, Duck for a Day, and The Truth About Penguins
BILBY Awards - CBCA
BILBY Awards - CBCA
This begins the Voting phase. Children are encouraged first to read all of the books in the short list for their readership category. This can be in print, audio or digital format, or as a read-aloud. Then children can vote for their favourite book from the short list using the dedicated on-line voting pages provided.
To vote for a book, click on the appropriate category.
The closing date for voting in 2013 will be Friday 14 June.
The BILBY Awards winners will be announced on Monday 17 June.
Read with Raf: Drive with Rafael Epstein's book club - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Read with Raf: Drive with Rafael Epstein's book club - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Read with Raf is your opportunity to read the classics and new releases from some of the best international and local authors.
You can have a look at the list of books we're reading over the next few months.
Read with Raf is your opportunity to read the classics and new releases from some of the best international and local authors.
You can have a look at the list of books we're reading over the next few months.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
2013 Orwell prize for books shortlist revealed - News - Books - The Independent
2013 Orwell prize for books shortlist revealed - News - Books - The Independent
They comprise the shortlist for 2013's Orwell prize for books, revealed tonight, and they cover such incendiary topics as British military brutality in the Baha Mousa case, the evils of the British Empire and the bigotry of the church.......
They comprise the shortlist for 2013's Orwell prize for books, revealed tonight, and they cover such incendiary topics as British military brutality in the Baha Mousa case, the evils of the British Empire and the bigotry of the church.......
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