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Queensland Literary Awards

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This week, the shortlisted books for the Queensland Literary Awards were announced across several categories. The Queensland Literary Awards are an annual award recognising literary excellence in Australian writing across the following categories: • Fiction• Non-fiction• Poetry• Young Adult Literature• Children’s Literature• Australian History• Emerging Queensland Writer – Manuscript Award• People’s Choice Award The awards… Continue reading Queensland Literary Awards

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Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue by Jodie McLeod, illustrated by Eloise Short

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Title: Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue Author: Jodie McLeod Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wollemi Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: From the award-winning author and illustrator of Leonard the Lyrebird and Lilah the Lyrebird comes this uplifting story about friendship, kindness and the magic of giving. What happens when the one thing that… Continue reading Black Cockatoo with One Feather Blue by Jodie McLeod, illustrated by Eloise Short

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Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

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Title: Feelings are Wild Author: Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott Genre: Educational Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With gorgeous illustrations and a delightful rhyming text, Feelings are Wild is the perfect invitation for kids to talk about all the ways they feel. It's true!… Continue reading Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

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NCACL Australian Verse Novels

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One of the resources I have been exploring is the verse novel resource. The resource covers verse novels aimed at younger readers and young adult readers. This resource can help people who are new to verse novels find the right one to start with or give readers like me a broader idea of what Australian… Continue reading NCACL Australian Verse Novels

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Queen Narelle by Sally Murphy

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Title: Queen Narelle Author: Sally Murphy Genre: Verse Novel Publisher: Walker Books Published: 7th June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and moving story of friendship, family and love from award-winning author, Sally Murphy.Narelle is the queen of her household, ruler of the family and, most importantly, Maddie’s wisest and best… Continue reading Queen Narelle by Sally Murphy

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May 2023 Reading Round Up

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I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up

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Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

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Title: Sunshine on Vinegar Street Author: Karen Comer Genre: Verse Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweet and emotional novel about friendship, family and accepting change from a fresh new voice. Freya's world is turned upside down when she and her mum move to… Continue reading Sunshine on Vinegar Street by Karen Comer

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Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner

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Title: Hope is the Thing Author: Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Uwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A highly original, beautiful and deeply meaningful picture book that sees the marvellous and inspiring world of birds through the eyes of a child and celebrates birds'… Continue reading Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner

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Hey Diddle, Diddle by Matt Shanks/Scholastic

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Title: Hey Diddle, Diddle Author: Matt Shanks/Scholastic Genre: Poetry/Nursery Rhymes Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st January 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 16 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Hey, diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon ... Come and join these Australian animals as they put on a performance to remember! ~*~ Aussie… Continue reading Hey Diddle, Diddle by Matt Shanks/Scholastic

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Meerkat Christmas by Aura Parker

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Title: Meerkat Christmas Author: Aura Parker Genre: Christmas Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Pure Christmas rhyming fun from the creator of the popular Meerkat Splash. Hip Hooray! It’s Christmas Day!Come on, Meerkats, let’s all play!Jumping, leaping, up, up, up.Meerkat pup on pup on pup!Join our ten Meerkat friends… Continue reading Meerkat Christmas by Aura Parker