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Latest Book Reviews
Tell Me A Story, Babushka by Carola Schmidt, Ill. by Vinicius Melo |
A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett, Ill. by Shawn Harris |
Lali's Feather by Farhana Zia, Ill. by Stephanie Fizer Coleman |
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A story from the Ukraine about a young girl's journey from famine and oppression in the time of the Holodomor, to safety and hope in a new country. Click on the image to read more.
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There is a polar bear in the snow. Where will he go? A beautifully simple story about one of the Arctic's most iconic creatures.
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A wonderful story about a young Indian girl with a big imagination, who sees the value and potential in the small things around her.
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Latest Original Stories
A Birthday Jamboree |
2022 NWF Joanne Burns Microlit Award. |
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What’s going on? What’s all the fuss about? What are the animals doing in this new story?
A surprise celebration to mark the birthday of a rare and cherished friend is being planned. Penny is very shy and doesn’t venture out often or far, so the animals are hoping a true-blue jamboree will be just the thing to tempt her out of hiding. But remember, she doesn’t know it’s especially for her so – shhh – let’s keep it a secret! A Birthday Jamboree is a story full of fun, friendship and surprise for one very special Australian Potoroo. |
Microlit is basically a very short piece of writing - fiction, prose, poetry, non-fiction - where every word must earn its place. The limit is 200 words for this year's NWF competition and centred on the theme of travel. My story this year is 'The Red Bridge' which is a bridge that leads to the Jade Mountain Temple in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Latest Blog Bites
SCBWI Crystal Kite Award |
Almost Time . . . |
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If you haven't yet voted in the Crystal Kite Award you need to as there are some beautiful titles to choose from and all would be great additions to help diversify your library collections.
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After 38 years of teaching around the world it's almost time to retire and say goodbye to living overseas. This will be my last full time year of teaching and my husband's last year as head of school. It's pretty special to finish it in a country that saw a lot of 'firsts' for both of us.
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Top 3 Books
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“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”
- Jhumpa Lahiri