First-time novelist Michael Thomas’s historical fiction novel The Map of William took home the Premier’s Prize for an Emerging Writer ($15,000). The rite-of-passage tale takes the reader on the expedition of a lifetime in Western Australia’s north-west. In the Children’s Book of the Year category ($15,000), Scout and the Rescue Dogs leapt to the winner’s podium. Described as a junior fiction novel perfect for young minds with tender souls by the Albany-based author Dianne Wolfer. The visceral and powerful World War II novel, A Better Place by Stephen Daisley, joined the ranks for Premier’s Prize for Book of the Year, sponsored by Writing WA ($15,000). Daisley’s novel has been lauded nationally and internationally. The Daisy Utemorrah Award for Unpublished Indigenous Junior and Young Adult Fiction ($15,000 and a publishing contract) was awarded to Dusty Tracks by daughter and mother writing duo Marly and Linda Wells, whose manuscript is set in Alice Springs and Central Australia. The Daisy Utemorrah Award is administered and funded by Broome-based Indigenous publisher Magabala Books with support from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Copyright Agency, and open to Indigenous writers Australia-wide. The night was topped off with a major win by Kylie Howarth who was the recipient of the $60,000 Western Australian Writer's Fellowship. Howarth is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. Her commitment to inclusivity and ability to connect with young readers make her a worthy recipient of the prestigious Fellowship.
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Friday, July 12 · 10 - 10:45am
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre 3 Rocca Way Wanneroo, WA 6065 Hear the tale of Jay the Jaguar as he embarks on a journey spreading kindness throughout the jungle. Author Jason Caniglia will read his new book and guide the audience through kindness and gratitude activities to continue the kindness adventure. Suitable for children aged 3 - 7 years and their families. Saturday 6 July 10:30am-12pm (1.5 hours)
Subiaco Library Dance along to the launch of Chenée Marrapodi’s new middle grade novel, Breaking Pointe. A new teacher, a new style of dance and a whole lot of personal drama off the dance floor sees Amelia and Valentina risk spinning out of control. A must for dance lovers and pre-teen readers, Breaking Pointe is the much anticipated follow up to One Wrong Turn. Launched by children’s author Kathryn Lefroy, join us for a morning of stories, dance and book-ish fun – including a ballet shoe scavenger hunt! Bookings essential. The Children's Book Council of Australia WA Branch hosted a hugely enjoyable Love to Read Local Event on Sunday with author/illustrators Briony Stewart and Peter Cheong. Briony and Peter interviewed each other about their journey, their process and of course their books. This presentation format encouraged questions from the audience, aged between 14 and 73. Many thanks to Paper Bird Book shop and Dymocks Subiaco for providing books for people to buy and have signed. #LoveToReadLocal #LoveToReadLocalWeek2024 |
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