An Evening of Champagne, Books and Conversation!

Georgia Blain has published four novels: CLOSED FOR WINTER, CANDELO, THE BLIND EYE and NAMES FOR NOTHINGNESS. She was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald's Best Young Novelists in 1998, and has been shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Two of her novels have been optioned for feature films, including CLOSED FOR WINTER, which was filmed as Elise in 2007. She has been published internationally, with her work appearing in publications such as Granta and The Independent Magazine. Her most recent book for adults BIRTHS DEATHS MARRIAGES was shortlisted for the Nita B Kibble Award in 2009.

DARKWATER , a young adult novel, has just been published to great acclaim.

Georgia will be discussing her life as a writer and particularly focus on her recent shift to writing for Teens with her latest novel Darkwater.

In conjunction with Get Reading, we are very pleased to present two fabulous Australian crime writers.  Malla Nunn and Michael Robotham will be guest speakers at our next author luncheon which will be held at the Boathouse restaurant at Koolewong on Sunday the 19th of September. The doors will open at 11:30 for a 12noon start and tickets are $50 which includes a delicious two course lunch and a complimentary drink on arrival.

Booktique’s Third Tuesday Booklovers.  Join local book lovers for author events, guest speakers, themed discussions and information and previews on forthcoming titles.  

On Tuesday 21 September Booklovers will be hosting author Ingrid Laguna for the south coast launch of her new book Serenade for a Small Family.  Ingrid will read from her book, and be available for questions and book signings.

Third Tuesday Booklovers meets monthly, 7 – 8.30pm.  Everyone is welcome.  No cost.

Get excited! Teachers and librarians are invited to come along for an afternoon with talented author/ artist Jeannie Baker who will be discussing her amazing new book Mirror. Come along for a glass of champagne, an interview and signing!

Workshops

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The Children’s Bookshop

Term 3 School Holidays, 2010

In the Term 3, 2010 school holidays, we are pleased to announce a range of events

including visiting authors and artists, reading and writing workshops.

We are very excited about the visit of our

Writers in Residence,

Tristan Bancks and Nathan Luff .

Workshops include

1. Screenwriting with Nathan Luff.

ACTION. Behind your favourite films and TV shows there are great scripts.

This hands-on workshop will put you on the path to screenwriting stardom.

It will cover story  structure, plus how to write engaging action sequences and realistic dialogue. CUT.

                                 When? Wednesday  September 29th  9-12-30pm

                                                                              For Students in 3-6

Cost? $50 per student . All materials are provided. Book early!

 2. Creative Writing with Tristan Bancks

Imagine If … a creative writing workshop for kids ...

Learn new ways to fire up your imagination, discover ideas, create characters and build confidence in your writing. Create a short story on the day . Hear how writers find inspiration and keep the stories coming. Go behind the writing scenes and learn the tools that Tristan and other authors use to create their books. Packed with information and activities, this will be a fun, high-energy morning of imagination and ideas that will inspire young writers to take their writing to the next level.

When: Tuesday October  5th, 9-12-30pm for Students Years 3-6

  Cost? $50 per student . All materials are provided. Book early!

3. Visiting the Magic Faraway Tree  

  Children in this workshop will be setting off on an adventure in the Faraway Tree.

They will visit Nursery Rhyme Land, the Land of Enchantmen ts, and the

Land of Treats and make friends with several fairy people who live in little dwellings carved out of the tree itself. There's Moon-Face plus lots of other characters! Kids will share stories, invent creatures and create crafts

that are based around Enid Blyton’s book.

And all are encouraged to dress up as a character from The Magic Faraway Tree series.

Workshop: Wednesday October 6th, 9-11am

For Ages 5-7 Cost $30

Workshop Leader: Jocelyn Shute is a talented Infants teacher

and a great friend of The Children’s Bookshop.

Teachers, Librarians, Writers, Readers...

On September 30, all are invited to meet a MYSTERY INTERNATIONAL WRITER of what may be the hottest title of the year. Our mystery writer has created a COMPELLING story that is grabbing the attention of the world. We have had titles like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Be the first to read this new title which is written for kids aged 12 + but, like the titles mentioned earlier, is already grabbing the attention of adult readers.THE HOTTEST TITLE OF THE YEAR?  You be the judge. Come for afternoon tea, meet the author, read the book! The book is an October title that will be made available for sale on the day!

John Morrison's Harry Readford's Outback Book Launch & Signing

Don't miss your chance to meet John Morrison, author and artist of the exquisite leather-bound art book Harry Readford's Outback at a special book launch and signing on Saturday 9 October, 10am at Chapters of Roma!

This limited edition publication chronicles the life and times of legendary cattle duffer and bushman, Harry Readford, through John's breathtaking watercolour paintings and extensive research into Readford's life.

There are only 1,000 copies of the leather-bound art book being created.  They are produced to order and each is being signed and numbered by the author and artist, John Morrison.

As an integral part of the purchase of a copy of the limited edition Harry Readford's Outback, each owner is entitled to receive one canvas or art paper print of their choosing from those in the book.  The prints on canvas are unmounted and will be mailed to the owner, in a protective tube.

This art on canvas print is produced using UV-resistant inks, so it is suitable for mounting and placement in locations with high exposure to daylight and will last for many, many years without fading.  For greater protection, we recommend professional mounting followed by an application of a protective spray-on clear UV coating.

Other prints on canvas may be ordered from the collection and all will be signed and numbered by John Morrison.  A full list of the images available will be posted on the website: www.harryreadford.com.au .  Book owners may also request a proof sheet leaflet by e-mail, from the site.

As part of your purchase, you may also request a title leaf at the opening of the book which identifies you as the original owner of this art book.  Please indicate on the bottom of the order form if you would like to utilise this option.

Orders are being taken now for this very special book.  Please click here to download your order form.  Alternatively, please contact us at Chapters of Roma on (07) 46 227 222 and we will post one out to you.

We anticipate that there will be high demand for this special opportunity so don't delay in ordering your copy!

Graeme Base is visiting The Children's Bookshop to help us celebrate the release of the his new picture book. Come for afternoon tea then meet this famous children's author/ illustrator.

A young boy's favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master?  Featuring Graeme Base's visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden snail and crossbones to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable),The Legend of the Golden Snailis an adventure unlike any other.