1. Looking for something to read? Go no further than this lovely little Literature Map highlighted by Flavorwire. Just type in your favourite author and watch a series of names juggle to and fro in order to arrange a recommended reading list of authors. Even better, young adult adults are in the mix including Sarah Lessen, Jennifer Echols, JK Rowling, Terry Pratchett and more.
Literature Map
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2. Need proof that time allows you to be more creative? Check out this two minute video out on youtube.
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3. Do you know all the punctuation marks? Buzzwire presents 13 that you might not know existed. I am particular fond of the The Asterism which they claim “…has an awesome name, a cool look, and a really lame usage.” Agreed.
13 Punctuation Marks You Never Know Existed
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4. The Amperstand Project is a brand new initiative at Hardie Grant Egmont to flush out those new, undiscovered Australian writing talents. Targeted at writers of contemporary Australian young adult fiction they are hoping to discover the next Melina Marchetta.
HGE have a whole list of suggestions of what they are on the look for, which you can find here. Submissions close on the 27th of February, 2012.
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5. Readings has released their top young adult titles picks for 2011. We were extremely excited to see Vikki Wakefield, Kelly Gardiner and Jane Higgins (among many other fabulous books) on the list as we’ve bee graced by their presence in our programming in 2011.