Zac the YAK from Room to Read romps in for CBCA’s BIG BOOK DAY OUT with so many wonderful authors, illustrators, storytelling, SCBWI, jumping castle, barbecue and more … what a brilliant day!
The SCBWI stand was buzzing with Ben Johnston’s hands-on workshop Engibear Series
Margaret Roc’s BIG JELLYBEAN competition.
Lesley Gibbs launch to the very scary very funny picture book SCARY NIGHT.
The hilarious Mike Lefroy entertaining kids with talented illustrator Liz Anelli – HOWZAT!
Wilderness Fairies flapping through the Fair – Jodie Wells-Slowgrove!
S
ue Whiting’s Firefighters with kids in firemen raincoats! Kids loved it.
Marjorie Crosby-Fairall’s workshop with The Croc and The Platypus – so creative!
Wendy Blaxland brilliant play about Blaxland’s Crossing” …. and much more … authors Sandy Fussell, Deborah Abela, Kate Forsyth, Belinda Murrell, Oliver
Phommavanh ….. a feast of creators.
Even more fun with the CBCA Newcastle and Sydney West regions with Jennifer Trad Reid and Katrina McKelvey.
What a day!
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SCBWI’s International Conference 13-16th July has the hip band – watch out for drummer award winning picture book author Mark Greenwood on the drums.
Mark’s past life was a drummer with the top bands in the world!
James Foley award winning illustrator who’s on vocals.
Scott Chambers scientist and writer on guitar.
Meredith Costain fabulous author, vocalist on the key boards.
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I LOVE being an Australia Day Ambassador – my parents who were Hungarian refugees would be so honoured.
They loved Australia and were always grateful to find a home where they could rebuild their lives and where their children would be safe.
Other ambassadors include:-
Writers – Thomas Keneally, Libby Hathorn, Bryce Courtney, Maurice Saxby
Sports people – Mike York Captain of the Australian Hockey Team, Dean Widden Rugby player, Parramatta Eeels, Mal Melinga Rugby League icon
Singers – Marcia Hines, David Campbell, Angry Anderson
Journalists and TV personalities – Ita Buttrose, Belinda Green Miss World, Don Burke
People who have changed the world – Gough Whitlan former Prime Minister, Clary Castrission Founder of 40K creating eduction for poor Indian children, Ian Keirnan Founder of Clean Up Australia, Dick Smith
Human Rights, leaders in all fields – Police, Law, Indigenous …..
I’ll be going to the country over the Australia Day weekend.
I could even be the speaker at a Citizenship ceremony.
Imagine that!
THANKYOU Australia!!!!
www.australiaday.com.au
