Teacher Librarians

CBCA NSW Bargin Book Sale

29 Apr 2010 - 15:30
29 Apr 2010 - 18:00

 
Prices: 12 paperbacks for $50, $8 hardcovers, $5, $2, $1 paperbacks and some free. All GST free.

 
Donated sale books include quality British, American and Australian titles, recent notable books and medal winners. Information books, picture books, older readers, young adult and some selected fiction for you or years 11 – 12.

 
We can invoice members, schools or libraries. Cash or Credit card sales available.

Venue: 
CBCA NSW Office
Address: 
first floor NSW Writers Centre, Callan Park
Town/City/Suburb: 
Rozelle
Postcode: 
2039
Bookings Email: 
cbcansw@bigpond.com
Bookings Phone Number: 
98183858
Event/Bookings URL: 
http://nsw.cbca.org.au/

Asperger Child - Putting the pieces together

Organisation: 
Asperger Child
Project URL: 
http://www.aspergerchild.com
Contact phone number: 
422621749
Contact Name: 
Nelle Frances
Information: 
AspergerChild.com's aim is to provide parents, carers, families and educators with reliable information and support in their journey with Asperger's Sydnrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Our mission is to recognise and validate the thoughts and perspective of an Asperger child through the use of the Ben and His Helmet books, and in doing so promote acceptance, understanding and tolerance. We hope to empower you to create a positive path forward, as you support and accommodate the Asperger children in your community.
Contact email: 
nelle@aspergerchild.com

The Launch of Riley and the Dancing Lion

6 Dec 2009 - 11:30
6 Dec 2009 - 13:00

All kids, big and small, welcome to the exciting launch of...

Venue: 
Dalton's Books
Address: 
Cnr Marcus Clarke & Rudd Streets
Town/City/Suburb: 
Canberra City
Postcode: 
2000
Bookings Email: 
daltons@daltons.com.au
Bookings Phone Number: 
02-6249 1844
Event/Bookings URL: 
http://taniamccartney.blogspot.com/2009/11/announcing-launch-of-riley-and-dancing.html

wordbox4writers: young Australian writers' and readers' links online

Organisation: 
wordbox4writers
Project URL: 
http://wordbox4writers.wordpress.com
Contact Name: 
Alison Miles
Information: 
wordbox4writers is a nationally supported resource for young Australian writers and readers. The site includes links to respected writing competitions, publishing and performance opportunities, festivals, workshops, activities, literacy charities and authors. Wordbox champions include Queensland Writers Centre, Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre Inc., and teacher librarians around Australia.
Contact email: 
wordbox@live.com.au

School Library Association of Queensland / International Association of School Librarianship joint conference

27 Sep 2010 - 08:30
2 Oct 2010 - 16:00

The School Library Association of Queensland Biennial Conference and the 39th International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference incorporating the 14th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship.
The organising committee extend an invitation for you to participate in the SLAQ / IASL 2010 Conference.
Strands:
Developing curriculum - These sessions may focus on the collaborative work of teacher-librarians and classroom teachers and teacher-librarians and students to demonstrate the effectiveness of school library programs within the curriculum; the development and delivery of engaging and inspiring teaching programs to encourage social learning.
Delivering excellence through standards - These sessions may focus on the application of standards in information and digital literacy through national and international programs; the development and application of standards for the teacher-librarianship profession; the development of policy and procedures to support teaching standards.
Supporting the digital education agenda - Sessions within this strand may address the changes in information & communication technologies (ICTs) and the impact on teaching and learning programs; the challenges of ICT delivery, access and bandwidth; the social and ethical responsibility of use of ICT tools.
Building literate communities - These sessions may focus on the development of creative and literate learners through reading, writing, books, art and literature.

Venue: 
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Address: 
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
Town/City/Suburb: 
South Bank, Brisbane
Postcode: 
4101
Event/Bookings URL: 
http://www.slaq.org.au/events/2010/

Bright Ideas

Organisation: 
School Library Association of Victoria
Project URL: 
http://slav.globalteacher.org.au
Contact phone number: 
409931047
Contact Name: 
Judith Way
Information: 
Bright Ideas is the blog of the School Library Association of Victoria. Although it focuses on using Web 2.0 technologies in education, other educational items such as books and reading are catered for.
Contact email: 
way.judith.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

YABBA Awards 2009

Organisation: 
YABBA
Contact phone number: 
39889774
Contact Name: 
Graham Davey
Information: 
The 2009 YABBA winners for 2009 were announced at an Awards Ceremony held in Frankston on Wednesday 11 November. The event celebrated the winners and the enthusiasm students have for reading - particularly Australian books. Winner citations were presented to the YABBA winners as follows: Section 4 - Fiction Years 7-9 Then written by Morris Gleitzman, published by Penguin. Section 3 - Fiction for Older Readers Specky Magee And The Spirit Of Game written by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon, published by Penguin. Section 2 - Fiction for Younger Readers Zac Power Mega Mission Books 1-4 written by H.I.Larry, published by Hardie Grant Egmont Section 1 - Picture Storybooks Are We There Yet? written and illustrated by Alison Lester, published by Penguin. For further information visit www.vicnet.net.au/~yabba
Contact email: 
yabbabooks@yahoo.com

Sydney Writers' Festival - Secondary School Days

18 May 2010 - 09:30
19 May 2010 - 14:30

Featuring a hand-picked selection of some of the best international and local writers in young adult literature, Sydney Writers' Festival's 2010 Secondary School Days program offers an opportunity for students to engage with, and be inspired by, their favourite authors in an educational, fun and interactive day.
Secondary School Days showcases the very best local talent in young adult writing, with Melina Marchetta, Anthony Eaton, Boori Monty Pryor and John Danalis. They will be joined by the UK’s Charlie Higson, best known for his highly successful Young Bond series.
Secondary School Days will be held at Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay on Tuesday 18 May and Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on Wednesday 19 May.
For full program details visit www.swf.org.au/school-days

Venue: 
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay and Riverside Theatres Parramatta
Town/City/Suburb: 
Walsh Bay and Parramatta
Bookings Phone Number: 
Sydney Theatre 9250 1999, Riverside Theatre 8839 3399
Event/Bookings URL: 
www.swf.org.au/school-days

Sydney Writers' Festival - Primary School Days

17 May 2010 - 09:30
21 May 2010 - 14:30

Featuring a hand-picked selection of some of the best international and local writers in children’s literature, Sydney Writers' Festival's 2010 Primary School Days program offers an opportunity for students to engage with, and be inspired by, their favourite authors in an educational, fun and interactive day.
Much-loved Australian writers Andy Griffiths, Kate Forsyth, Belinda Murrell and Leigh Hobbs, and UK author of the phenomenally popular Alex Rider series Anthony Horowitz, will feature in the superb Primary School Days line-up.
There will be four sessions of Primary School Days in Sydney, Parramatta and Penrith from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 May. Sydney Writers' Festival is also pleased to announce a fifth Primary School Days event for primary students attending NSW Priority Schools, which will be held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday 21 May with up to 1200 tickets offered free of charge.
For full program details visit www.swf.org.au/school-days
 

Venue: 
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, Riverside Theatres Parramatta, The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith and Sydney Town Hall
Town/City/Suburb: 
Sydney, Parramatta and Penrith
Bookings Phone Number: 
Sydney Theatre and Sydney Town Hall 9250 1999, Riverside Theatre 8839 3399, JSPAC 4723 7600
Event/Bookings URL: 
www.swf.org.au/school-days
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