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The Northern branch of the Children’s Book Council is so joyous with lots of authors, librarians, readers at the Christmas.

The brilliant illustrator Kim Gamble created a Tashi artwork while Anna Feinberg read out their newest Tashi to be published next year.

Sarah Davis’  ’Sounds Spooky’ is zooming ahead with major sales. Karen Robertson has won the top position for her apps – Treasure Kai. Oliver Phommavanh has two new books coming out with Penguin in 2012. Wendy Blaxland’s Cooking series with MacMillan is cooking up a storm – sorry for my pathetic joke.

Jan Latta is back from yet another adventure crossing the globe taking wildlife photos for her Real life series of books – she’s off to China in February of course.

Jill Bruce was interviewed by Laurine Croasdale about her role as NSW judge of the CBC awards.

Jenny hale, Kate Forsyth, Lindy Batchelor, Jill Bruce, Serena Geddes, Aleesah Darlinson  … and lots of other authors and illustrators there.

So many success stories.

Wendy Fitzgerald is the new President of the CBCA Northern Branch Sydney

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 helps of publishers, authors, illustrators, film writers, theatre … and Oliver is going to talk about how the community including how the NSW Writers Centre was part of his journey to publication.

Congratulations on the warm, funny and entertaining book Oliver!