ABIA 2013 - Winners Announced
The winners of the ABIA 2013 have been announced!
The prestigious awards were presented at a lavish ceremony which took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, the Book Industry's 'Night of the Nights'.
It really was ML Stedman's night - Light between Oceans won an impressive three awards, including the overall prize of Book Of the Year 2013.
HUGE congratulations to these worthy winners ... time to get reading guys.
Best Father's Day Books
My Book Corner has sifted through the plethora of Dad themed books to bring you the very best books for Father's Day.
We highly recommend these books - we've read them, shared them and enjoyed them.
Click to read the reviews to see what it is we adore about each one, along with our on line price comparison feature.
Claire Freedman - Author Interview
Claire Freedman is the talented writer behind the wonderful picture book series featuring those Aliens and their underpants.
The aliens have been a HUGE hit on My Book Corner, so I'm not ashamed to admit (honest!) doing the 'happy dance' when Claire Freedman said a resounding 'yes' to our request for an interview.
I am SO excited to have Claire here at My Book Corner, answering our questions and with a very special message for Australia ...
Nick Bland - Author Interview
My Book Corner is VERY excited to invite award winning author Nick Bland to answer our questions.
The Runaway Hug won the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year, and The Wrong Book is the chosen picture book for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013.
Nick Bland is the talented author of a plethora of great picture books and Book Apps - we've had much fun reviewing them, reading them and finding the hidden game in The Very Hungry Bear.
It is with great pleasure that he is welcomed to My Book Corner.
The NSW Premier’s Literary Awards - 2013
Sunday 19th May 2013 sees the grand announcement of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
The awards are administered by the State Library of NSW in association with Arts NSW.
Previous winners have included Peter Carey, Thomas Keneally and Helen Garner.
The shortlisted writers were selected from a pool of talent covering almost 500 nominations. With a total prize fund of $305,000 across 12 prizes, this is a huge deal.
CBCA Award Shortlist - 2013
9th April 2013, means THE announcement that many are holding their breaths for.
Fanfare please ...
... the CBCA (The Children's Book Council of Australia) esteemed shortlist for 2013 is here.
I ADORE a good book award.
I revel in the excitement it creates, the celebration of really great children's literature that it sparks, and the endless discussions about those all important books.
Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013 - Winners
The winners for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 2013, have been announced at Waterstones flagship store in Piccadilly, London.
Dr. Seuss - Favourite Quotes
Tongue twisting rhymes & fanciful characters,
... beloved trademark features of the unique Dr Seuss.
To say Theodor Seuss Geisel had a way with words would be an understatement for sure!
Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medal Shortlist 2013
The shortlists are out for both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Carnegie Medal 2013!
I'm loving this list - there are some outstanding volumes included here.
Davide Cali - 15 Good Reasons to Read a Book
Davide Cali, author of The Little Eskimo (2013), Santa's Suit, 10 Little Insects (2012), and a plethora of clever, witty picture books has produced an awesome range of images pointing out 15 VERY good reasons to pick up a book.
Full of Cali's trademark humour, you won't want to miss these!
