Big Lit Quiz for Grown-Ups
Modelled on the Kids' Lit Quiz in which children around the world compete for first place as experts in children's books, Book Links hosted its own quiz, the Big Lit Quiz (for Grown-Ups) it was an opportunity for organisations that
Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale – 27-30 July, 2014
The Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale is 'one of the most successful and well-run festivals in Australia. It doesn't get better than this,' Jackie French, Gladstone Observer, 25 July, 2012. Now if Australia's current Children's Laureate feels that way about The Curtis
Romancing the Stars 2014 – A Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4BW0x7uJWA Romancing the Stars 2014 was another unquestionably successful evening. Guests, authors and illustrators began the evening meeting and greeting each other, often with a mouthful of the delectable array of food that was handmade by Book Links Committee members. President
In Conversation with David Mackintosh & Robyn Sheahan-Bright
In Conversation with David Mackintosh and Robyn Sheahan-Bright State Library of Queensland Join us for an informal hour of conversation, where the acclaimed author, illustrator and designer will reveal insights in to his 20 years of working in children’s publishing. The discussion will
Romancing the Stars – Mass Author Signing at Bulimba SS Today
The night of nights for children's literature has arrived. Romancing the Stars is only hours away. We are pleased to announce that a number of the authors and illustrators will be available for book signings from 3:30pm this afternoon at
International Book Giving Day
February 14 is International Book Giving Day! "It is a day dedicated to getting new, used and borrowed books in the hands of as many children as possible". There are three ways to celebrate International Book Giving Day. 1. give a book to
SCBWI’s “Inside Story” – Brisbane Participates in an International Event
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators held the Inaugural "Inside Story Event" on November 2, 2013. The event was held in 12 cities worldwide including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne here in Australia. The event had two purposes; to provide
