Word of Mouth | Issue 11 | 2023
Word of Mouth | Issue 11 | 2023
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WORD OF MOUTH | ISSUE 11 | 2023 |
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Astred Hicks illustrated Evie and Rhino (text by Neridah McMullin, Walker Books Australia) which is an honour book in the Younger Reader category of the awards Astred has won a number of book design awards during her 15-year career in publishing. Recently she won the Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Illustrated Book award in the Australian Book Design Awards 2020, as well as being Highly Commended in two other categories. Her illustration work has been shortlisted for a number of awards including for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award 2020 and the Wildlife Society's Environmental Award for Children's Literature 2020. |
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Katrina Germain's book, Bev and Kev (illustrated by Mandy Foot, Little Book Press) is an honour book in the Early Childhood category of the awards Katrina Germein writes joyful books for children. She believes young readers deserve stories that inspire curiosity, imagination, and laughter. With over twenty published titles, Katrina has seen her work sold around the world. Her popular books include Thunderstorm Dancing, Before You Were Born and the Australian bestseller, My Dad Thinks He’s Funny.
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Jenny Stubbs honoured with the Nan Chauncy Award
The Children’s Book Council of Australia is proud to announce Jenny Stubbs, from Queensland, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Nan Chauncy Award, which honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children’s literature. Jenny will be presented with her award on October 14, 2023 in Brisbane at a special event in her honour. You can read more about Nan Chauncy and Jenny here on the CBCA website page Jenny will be acknowledged for her dedicated service during a luncheon event in October hosted by her home CBCA Branch, Queensland in Brisbane.
Jenny has supported many authors and illustrators during her many years as a Teacher Librarian, |
Dates for your Diary
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Saturday 19 August to Friday 25 August |
CBCA Children's Book Week "READ, GROW, INSPIRE" Feature Artist: Matt Ottley |
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Tuesday 5 September | Saving Our Kids, by Madonna King will be published. |
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Saturday 14 October |
Jenny Stubbs, CBCA Nan Chauncy Award Winner, Surveyor's Room, Treasury Brisbane 12.30-3.30 pm book here |
Yours in promoting literacy from all at the Speakers Ink team,
Sandie, Tam, Margie, Jan, Rob, Matt and James
