Aleesah is a friend, writer, proactive member of the kids writing community, reviewer, Mum of 2 cute boys, with Totally Twins series coming out with New Frontier illustrated by Serena Geddes but for now ….. drum role …. she has her first picture book out – PUGGLE’S PROBLEM.
That puggle echidna keeps looking for his spine … it’s an endearing story with gorgeous illustrations by Sandra Temple.
The kids LOVE it. So do I.
‘Imagine granting a child’s wish so powerful it will never by forgotten’ Starlight Foundation gives this wish to children who are very sick.
Children’s authors and illustrators naturally support kids’ charities.
Autographed books & posters by Jackie, Bruce. Hazel, Nina and me – are going to be part of the auction on Starlight dinner 28th August at Star City Casino.
Check out the Starlight Foundation: www.starlight.org
Oliver Phommavanh is such a great guy. While studying at the University of Western Sydney, Oliver had the get-up-and-go to join the writing community.
I first met Oliver when he pitched some of Thai-riffic at the Kids and YA Literature Festival NSW Writer Centre Rozelle a few years ago.
I’m the Director of that Festival. The next festival is Saturday 3rd July, starts at 10 am with the talented crime writer Gabrielle Lord opening it and Oliver speaking at it.
There are heaps of publishers, authors, illustrators, film writers, theatre speaking … and Oliver is going to talk about how the community including how the NSW Writers Centre and other ways as part of his journey to publication.
Congratulations on the warm, funny and entertaining book Oliver!
Siobhan Parkinson has become Ireland’s first Children’s Laureate.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS.
Siobhan is the author of more than 20 award winning books, an acclaimed children’s and young adult author and a strong advocate for youth literature.
I was exited to discover that Siobhan was the editor of my story- ‘To East Timor with Love – from Australia’ in ‘PEACE STORY’ where 22 authors, 22 illustrators, 22 countries came together to create ‘Peace Story’. It is to be published by the NAMBOOKS Children’s Literature Festival, South Korea, under the auspices of the United Nations.
The talented illustrator Frane Lessac who illustrated my story, and I will be in Nami Island South Korea in November to celebrate PEACE STORY. Can’t wait to go there.
Frane Lessac’s work is on display at The Hughenden Sydney – www.thehughenden.com.au
Technology is zooming ahead and we’re racing as fast as we can to catch up.
We’ve discovered the smart board – computer on a screen that travels to classrooms from Blaxland Public School to Balgawlah Heights Public School – kids love themselves on TV.
Nina Ryecroft explored Ballroom Bonanza. Aleesah Darlison and Serena Geddes 
showed the development of the series ‘Totally Twins’ to be published by New Frontier.
Laurine Croasdale surfed across the screen with her Surf School books, Sue Walker gave a great inter active workshop and I did bullying and I Am JACK.
Kids asked questions from the country to the surf and despite the hiccups, it worked out really well.
Thankyou to e-Lit, Val Noake and CAL for helping develop this.
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