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    READ: Myriad Possibilities – the CBCA Conference 2016

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    By Admin on March 28, 2016 News

    The Children’s Book Council of Australia

    12th National Conference

    READ: Myriad Possibilities
    May 20-21, 2016. The Menzies Hotel, Sydney

    e7e887bf-00dd-420f-99b2-079245e3e56eAfter 70 years, there are myriad possibilities for the CBCA’s future and the future of reading. Our conference program is based around the quote:

    “… books grant us myriad possibilities: the possibility of change, the possibility of illumination”. – Alberto Manguel

    The conference program covers all interests and levels.  Featured are some of Australia’s best loved, award winning children’s book creators including Libby Gleeson, Graeme Base, Jeannie Baker, Nadia Wheatley, Terry Denton, Steven Herrick, Sarah Ayoub, Dub Leffler, and more.

    Speaking on Picture Books: Ann James/Janeen Brian, Susanne Gervay/Anna Pignataro, Mark Greenwood/Terry Denton and others.

    Speaking on Catching Young Readers: James Roy, George Ivanoff, Jack Heath, Deb Abela.

    Speaking on YA Books and Readers: Will Kostakis, Melissa Keil, Ellie Marney, Gabrielle Tozer.

    Other fascinating topics include: Non-fiction, self-publishing, graphic novels, books to film, poetry, folk & fairy tales, etc

    All this plus:

    • The announcement of the CBCA Book of the Year shortlist.  Be the first to find out!
    • Meet the Australian Children’s Laureate 2016-18 – Leigh Hobbs
    • Your chance to meet authors/illustrators and have them personally sign a book for you

     

    Don’t miss these two days of book heaven with a stimulating, varied and inspiring program.

    BOOK NOW!

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