Archive for April, 2007
Having the Last Say?
Students often wonder why it is necessary to study the life and times of writers. The study of Shakespeare in Australian schools is certainly one which demands an understanding of the context of his world, which of course was very different to our own modern world.
A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald (April [...]
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The Wait is Over!!
Announced today! The shortlists for the Children’s Book Council of Australia awards for 2007. In the Older Readers category, there is great variety with a humorous look at family life from Lisa Shanahan, My Big Birkett; an intriguing look at recent history by award winning Ursula Dubosarsky, The Red Shoe; and a selection of short horror [...]
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Markus Zusak Inside a Dog!
Markus Zusak will be inside a dog for a month! Well not literally, but from the point of view of being Writer-in-residence at ‘Inside a Dog’ for the month of April. By visiting this web site you can get an insight to the mind of a writer, and be privy to ideas which inspire the [...]
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