Kala is a beautiful new children’s book written and illustrated by eight members from Birdiya Waangkiny Elders Group in Bunbury, Western Australia. The authors and illustrators include Charmaine Councillor, Roslyn Khan, Gloria Dann, Phyllis Bennell, Teryle Collard, Sandra Nebro, Joanne Ugle and Marjorie Ugle. ublished by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), this book celebrates Noongar…
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National Association of Black Bookstores Championing Black Literary Culture
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Inspired by the legacy of the country’s first Black-owned bookstores and the remarkable individuals behind them, the official launch of the National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2) recently took place.
Holiday Reading For Kids
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There’s nothing better than relaxing with a good book over summer, but for young children it can also be a sneaky way of maintaining the literacy gains they made at school over the past 12 months. NSW Department of Education literacy expert Jade Arnold said reading during the summer break was a great way to…
April 23 Hong Kong Reading for All Day
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To tie in with the 4.23 World Book Day, the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department organised the “‘4.23 World Book Day: Fun Reading for All’ cum ‘4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony’ in 2023” at the Hong Kong Central Library today (April 23). A series…
What Would Ted Lasso Do?
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Incorporating research and expertise from psychologists, celebrity journalist Lucy Broadbent argues that Ted Lasso is not just a TV character, but a cleverly disguised self-help guru out to inspire his tv audiences. Co-written and starring Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso has made television history in terms of awards but also its message of positivity and kindness.…
Chooseco Announces the Release of The Warlock and The Unicorn
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Chooseco, publisher of Choose Your Own Adventure® (CYOA) gamebooks, the fourth bestselling children’s book series of all time, has announced the release of “The Warlock and The Unicorn,” a new Classic for middle readers by celebrated CYOA author Deborah Lerme Goodman. “The Warlock and The Unicorn” (the sequel to CYOA “The Magic of the Unicorn”)…
Children’s Book Inspired by Jordan Feliz’s Song Beloved
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Pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz was inspired by his firstborn baby girl, Jolie, to write and record “Beloved,” the title track to his debut album released in 2015. As a single Beloved peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs and peaked at number 6 on Billboard Christian Airplay. The song…
Interview with Amy Markham Author of Sleep Tight
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A big thank you to Author and Founder of Little Healing Hearts Amy Markham for taking the time to talk to me about her Children’s book Sleep Tight. For More Information about Little Healing Hearts Children’s Book Helping with Anxiety ‘Sleep Tight’ Released
Canberra Library Delivery Service
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Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book with registrations now open for free contactless delivery of library resources. “Just in time for school holidays, the popular Mystery Box and Home Library services are back, delivering items such as books and DVDs to your front door,” Minister for Transport and City…
ACT Government Announces 2020 Book of the Year Shortlist
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The ACT Government has announced the shortlist for the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Minister for the Arts Tara Cheyne congratulated the authors and confirmed that an event will take place later in July to announce the winner. “The ACT Government’s ACT Book of the Year Award aims to support the development of ACT-based…