National Simultaneous Story Time 2013
Can we count you in?
Wednesday 22nd May 2013, at 11am AEDT is THE day.
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), is such a fabulously popular event, and is now in its 13th year. Wow!
The chosen book of the year is read and enjoyed up and down the country, in schools, homes, libraries and kinders
at the SAME time
on the SAME day.
How awesome is that?!
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.
Heather Rose - aka Angelica Banks - Author Interview
Our latest author interview is with Heather Rose. She is one half of the awesome duo who penned Finding Serendipity, published by Allen & Unwin.
In fact, we thought the book was so good - we've manage to snaffle three lovely copies for our latest competition, which you can enter here.
Now, I like to think that My Book Corner's particular questions bring out the best in people. I have to say ...
I REALLY enjoyed reading Heather's answers. Keep reading for the link to Danielle Wood's answers too!
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!
Danielle Wood - aka Angelica Banks - Author Interview
You are going to love our latest author interview ...
On the tenth and a half of August, Tasmanian writer Danielle Wood joined forces with the talented Heather Rose, and together they formed the pen name, Angelica Banks.
The result?
An awesome new chapter book, Finding Serendipity, published by Allen & Unwin. (Have I mentioned that My Book Corner is currently giving three copies away in our latest competition? Enter here).
I just know that you are going to love Danielle's answers as much as I did. (Scroll down to find the link to the answers from Heather Rose too).
Ursula Dubosarsky - Author Interview
Described by Sonya Hartnett as "the most graceful, most original writer for young people in Australia - probably the world," I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Ursula Dubosarsky to My Book Corner.
I particularly loved her thoughts on working with Terry Denton!
Ursula recently teamed up with the highly talented Terry to create The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Book 1 for young readers. This chapter book, with a little twist, is perfect for emerging readers.
It has been incredibly popular at My Book Corner HQ, in fact I had to be quite sneaky in order to get my own hands on it!
ABIA 2013 - Finalists
The finalists for the Australian Book Industry Awards 2013 have been announced! Run by the Australian Publisher's Association (APA), the overall winners for each category will be announced on Friday 24th May 2013.
We've highlighted the childrens' categories for you below.
So pleased to see some of our favourites make the list!
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!
