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Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:50:17 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled “Gervay challenges us to think about bullying in all its forms” – Review:
Susanne said, "The Book Chook ________________________________________ Children’s Book Review, Being Jack Posted: 18 Nov 2014 10:00 AM PST Reviewed by Susan Stephenson, www.thebookchook.com Being Jack was written by Susanne Gervay, illustrated by Cathy Wilcox,..." more
Saturday, November 15, 2014 2:13:06 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Complexity of Elephants Have Wings -Inga Yandell:
Susanne said, "As Christmas approaches children everywhere are writing Santa with their lists—but few I imagine, will be expecting an elephant with wings? Award-winning children’s author Susanne Gervay, captures the beautiful complexity and culture..." more
Friday, November 14, 2014 12:43:02 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Who’s Coming down the Chimney? Santa Claus!:
Susanne said, "‘Once Upon A Christmas’ dedicated to:- SANTA CLAUS! Launched in the heritage courtyard of Balmain Library with community, kids, parents, fabulous librarians on a balmy Sydney night. Compiled and edited by Beattie Alvarez who did a..." more
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:34:15 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Melina Marchetta, Schools and Citizenship address:
Susanne said, "Days of being an author – is called crazy-good and up-for-air. Madly frantic!!!! Racing from KINGS School, to TARA Girls School to Murray Farm Public School to share my I AM JACK books and ‘Elephants Have Wings.’ The..." more
Saturday, November 8, 2014 3:34:14 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled 100 years old- still dancing, creating in Bodenwieser dance – Eileen Kramer:
Susanne said, "Eileen Kramer arrived like an apparition at The Hughenden, in her flowing dress and graceful movements. She was then 99 years old. She still sews and designs her own dresses. Something she did for the B by revolutionary choreographer Madam..." more
Friday, November 7, 2014 7:00:14 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled I LOVE my writer friends – Deborah Abela and Kate Forsyth – launching books and getting an EGG!:
Susanne said, "Fabulous kids at Stanmore Public School. Fabulous teacher librarian -Jan Fabulous chickens – I scored a fresh egg. Thankyou chooks. Welcomed 3 authors – Kate Forsyth, Deb Abela and Susanne (Me) – and we’d told stories and had..." more
Monday, October 27, 2014 7:23:22 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Children’s books become a healing tool – Linda Morris feature writer Sydney Morning Herald:
Susanne said, "Date October 26, 2014 Linda Morris Features writer The Fault in Our Stars has connected with teens. Book-jacket designer Raquel Jaramillo never intended her first book to take a stand against school-yard bullying. Wonder is the fictional..." more
Friday, October 24, 2014 7:01:53 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Inspiring UTS Alumni Awards- Creating Our World:
Susanne said, "I go to a lot of events, but last night sitting beside the witty, passionate Chancellor Viki Sara, was inspiring. The great Hall at UTS in the heart of Sydney sparkled with not only lights and orchids, but Alumni who make the world better. It was..." more
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:40:58 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled I Love Sefton High School:
Susanne said, "A community school – a selective school – a school that embraces reading – LOVE IT and LOVE the kids. Kids from everywhere – they understand ‘Elephants Have Wings’ – where we’re all different but part..." more
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:37:57 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Love being a Writer in Canberra!:
Susanne said, "5.00 am early start – dragging myself out of bed – even chicken was squawking. 5.30 am – destination our capital city – hop in the BOOTIE-MOBILE – also known as my car. Sun shining, car purring, radio on as I drive out..." more
Friday, October 3, 2014 3:39:24 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Alive with Deb Abela, Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, Liz, Anelli, Jennifer Reid more:
Susanne said, "It was so much SCBWI news at The Hughenden for the SCBWI and excellent sandwiches too – even glutten-free! Liz Anelli intrepid explorer made it back after her Outback on a sketch trek for her new book. She crahsed and ended up on crutches. I..." more
Sunday, September 21, 2014 6:42:55 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Elephants Have Wings Engaging in Community:
Susanne said, "With the world so traumatised by terrorism , the world is responding with movements for change, peace, kindness. The Labyrinth – a walking meditation – opened by Governor Marie Bashir to the blessings of the Wisdom Keepers from Aunty Ali..." more
Saturday, September 6, 2014 3:04:07 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Strange name – brilliant place with bush, writing at BREWONGLE on the Hawkesbury River:
Susanne said, "Driving out of Sydney, crossing the Hawkesbury River on a punt, heading into the bush – one of Australia’s treasures – to speak to young people. Fantastic! There are education department schools in the bush where kids from all over..." more
Sunday, August 31, 2014 5:13:42 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled ZAC the YAK at SCBWI at CBCA BIG BOOK DAY OUT:
Susanne said, "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..." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:59:19 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled BOOK WEEK FANTASTIC-NESS!:
Susanne said, "It’s a book love-fest – by Australian authors & illustrators – going everywhere talking books - special thankyou to schools, kids and teachers for embracing the I AM JACK series - sooooo exciting that the final I AM JACK - ..." more
Thursday, August 14, 2014 6:55:11 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled BOOK WEEK~ Monkey Baa Theatre’s I Am Jack~ Launch of BEING JACK at ROOM to READ BENEFIT:
Susanne said, "Sooooo much happening – August is when kids’ authors & illustrators are on the move – across Australia – speaking at schools, events and spreading the LOVE of books. Monkey Baa Theatre is putting on a week of I AM JACK at..." more
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 3:24:40 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Writers and Illustrators Across the World ~SCBWI LA:
Susanne said, "Love, love, love the amazing, exhilerating community of children’s book writers and illustrators and publishing industry. You have to go to the SCBWI Conference Los Angeles once. It’s truly about friends across the globe – with our..." more
Monday, July 21, 2014 7:25:46 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Exhilerating, Amazing Friendships Across the Kids’ Publishing Industry at Sydney SCBWI:
Susanne said, "What a buzz – writers, illustrators, publishers – pitches, publishing panels, brilliant masterclasses, launches, the magnificent illustrator duet with Stephen Axelson and Bruce Whately … Melina Marchetta’s outstanding..." more
Monday, July 14, 2014 4:45:28 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Australia New Zealand ROCK and ROLL!!!!!:
Susanne said, "Kids’s authors and illustrators, publishers and editors rock and rolled at the Society of Children’s Writers & Illustrators’ Conference at The Hughenden in Sydney – with the BEATNICKERS – the SCBWI band of James..." more
Saturday, July 12, 2014 9:21:32 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled SCBWI’s coming from all over Oz, NZ and US – writers and Illustrators!:
Susanne said, "SCBWI conference has started – with Connie Hsu Senior Commissioning Editor Roaring Brooks USA flying in from New York; Frances Plumpton literary agent from New Zealand flying in too, a pile of authors and illustrators from WA and Victoria..." more
Friday, June 27, 2014 8:56:09 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled ‘My Kingdom for a Horse’ ~ Who said that?:
Susanne said, "Shakespeare’s Richard 111 – killed whoever stood in his way to power – has anything changed? Richard 111 playing at the Ensemble Theatre, Sydney is a stage within a stage. A troupe of actors gather to perform Shakespeare’s..." more
Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:39:36 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Launching Launching last I AM JACK ~ at Benefit for Room to Read – 5 p.m. 23 Aug at Darling Harbour!:
Susanne said, "Love being a Writer Ambassador for Room to Read with the coolest writers around – caught up with the brilliant Room to Read team of Mihiri, Jennie Orchard & Wendy Rapee at The Hughenden Hotel &:- Jacqueline Harvey famous for her..." more
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 6:09:05 AM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Books in Homes Taking 1 Million Books to Kids:
Susanne said, "Love the committee meetings where we select great books for disadvantaged and indigenous kids across Western Sydney, the Outback Northern Territory. Andrew Berhut MD of Scholastic singing Hokey Pokey in tune with a new title was hilarious. Hokey..." more
Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:12:24 PM
Susanne Gervay wrote a blog post titled Elephants Have Wings- inclusion at Christmas:
Susanne said, "Why we must promote acceptance to children FLINT eMagazine writes:-http://flintmag.com/children/ Acclaimed author Susanne Gervay’s new children’s picture book,Elephants Have Wings (Ford Street Publishing, H/B $26.95,) is inspired by the ancient..." more