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 The Daisy Utemorrah Award for Unpublished Indigenous Junior and Young Adult Fiction ($15,000 and a publishing contract) was awarded to Dusty Tracks by daughter and mother writing duo Marly and Linda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 Please join us for an afternoon with Briony Stewart and Peter Cheong to hear about their shortlisted books.
Light refreshments served. PD Certificate provided if requested. 2.00 for 2.30 start. This event has been enabled by Writing WA's Love to Read Local Week with the support from the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Cost: CBCA WA member $7.50 and Non-member $15.00 Book via Trybooking Congratulations to these worthy winners of our 2023 Make Your Own Story Book Awards!
After studying librarianship, Nola worked with the Education Department and in public libraries. At this time, she first joined the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch, climbing the stairs to Haddon’s Bookshop, and meeting similar minded colleagues who have become lifelong friends. Throughout her 39 years’ distinguished service, Nola was Branch Secretary for ten years, and National
Secretary for two; she worked on the Programme Committee for the CBCA National Conference held in Perth in 2002 and she judged the Eve Pownall Award for non-fiction books. Nola moved to the State Library of Western Australia (SLWA) as a Children’s Services Librarian, joining a team which curated a list of newly published books enabling public libraries to regularly select books for children from birth to 18 years with confidence. Nola’s knowledge of the best of children’s literature was shared generously with local government staff state-wide. An informal partnership between CBCA WA and State Library enabled the Bookworms Club for 6-10, year-olds to flourish. The highlight was an annual lunch where one hundred members could meet WA and interstate authors and illustrators. Nola edited the Club’s newsletter and accompanied visiting book creators on regional tours. Nola’s passion for ensuring that all children in this vast state have access to programs promoting the best in children’s literature has seen her voluntarily assist in writing successful grant applications totalling close to $900,000 over the past 15 years. Around 2003 at the State Library, Sue North and Nola worked together to scope and devise a program that would ensure that every baby born in Western Australia would receive the gift of a book and an invitation to join their local library. The multi-award-winning Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program began. Over one million families have since received a yellow bag with a booklist and other supporting resources from their community child health nurse. It’s impossible to imagine Better Beginnings without Baby Ways. At the time when Nola led its development, writing and publication, there were a mere handful of photographic books showing the diversity of Australian babies. Baby Ways continues to be a hit with families from Karratha to Kojonup, and was recently translated into Noongar for a bilingual edition. Nola’s extraordinary contributions at State Library saw her receive the James Hammond Award, and being made a Fellow of the Library Board of Western Australia in 2017. Since leaving SLWA, Nola’s skills have been in demand as a consultant leading community publishing projects in local governments throughout Perth. Booksellers, reviewers, parents and librarians continue to seek her views about Australian children’s literature through her regular contributions to the iconic Magpies magazine. Nola has also contributed to databases developed by the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature (NCACL). Her distinguished work – paid and unpaid - bringing children and books together over many decades makes Nola Allen a worthy recipient of the Muriel Barwell Award. Gail Spiers Convenor Muriel Barwell Award for Distinguished Service to Children’s Literature
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