It's that time of the year again!
Children's Book Week is officially celebrated from 21st - 30th August, but for most, the fun and frivolity lasts for most of August. Perhaps we should change it to Book Month? (No groaning, please!)
Although always hectic, I thoroughly enjoy all the festivities, events and school visits. I love the bookishness of the whole thing - the chance to really celebrate Australian children's literature and to put kid's books in the spotlight (albeit briefly). It also provides me time away from my "day" job, to share my passion for story and writing with others and to recharge my batteries.
Once the festivities are over, I usually finish up exhausted and enthused in equal measures. And I'm often ready to dive head first into my current writing project. (I'm really hope this will be the case this year as I have most definitely stalled on my WIP.)
So where will I be?
Monday, 17th August: Gib Gate School, Mittagong, NSW
Tuesday, 18th August, Gib Gate School, Mittagong,NSW
Friday, August 21st: QLD CBCA Book Week Dinner, Brisbane, Qld
Saturday, August 22nd: Book Safari Children's Literary Brunch, Cafe San Marco, South Bank Brisbane, Qld
Monday, August 24th: NSW CBCA Children's Book Week Luncheon, South Steyne, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Tuesday, August 25th: Frenchs Forest School, Sydney
Wednesday, August 26th: Meriden Junior School, Strathfield
Thursday, August 27th: Sydney Grammar Prep, Edgecliff
Sunday, August 30th: NSW CBCA Book Safari at the Australian Museum, Sydney, 10.30 - 11.00.
As you can see, there are a number of events open to the public. So why don't you contact your local CBCA branch and see what they have planned for your state? Come along and join in the fun!
See you round.
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