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Supporting Australian middle-grade fiction #LoveOzMG Hosted by Zewlan Moor 
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Good luck with the story. Big weekend at Adelaide Writers' Week so taking it slowly today. CBCA SA notables event tonight, Writers Week tomorrow, meeting my agent in real life & the party tomorrow night! Working on presentations today & my new #LoveOzMg WIP.
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Not strictly #LoveOzMG, but the 7yo’s are only a few steps away from jumping from #ChapterBooks to #MiddleGradeBooks
What holds their interest? 👧🏾🧒🏼👧🏻
#ChildrensBooks #kidlit #podcast 🎧
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In ep 002 of #yknrpodcast, @daleyreads and I investigate why so many parents are urgently seeking books for 7-year-old readers – and have some recommendations!
Plus, ways to develop your kid’s visual literacy.
Listen: apple.co/3KOd8WZ
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As I travel over the ocean to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair my thoughts are with the children who are forced to flee their homes. Painted on the plane from Melbourne to Dubai. Only 6 more hours to go #RefugeesWelcome
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Memorable first day ! Great crowds, some exceptional authors, cake in the face. All the essentials of a literary celebration. Back on today at 12pm, talking Cop & Robber. Also on, Kate Temple & more! #kidlit adelaidefestival.com.au/writers-week/w
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It's almost here! Australian Reading Hour is this Thurs - take your fave book - share it, spruik it, love it! Check out the fabulous website produced by the collaborators - great annotted lists for all ages! Thursday 9 March is hour!
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How proud are we to have this #fashionista (not to mention brilliant author/illustrator) representing Australia at the #InternationalLaureateSummit of the #BCBF2023 ?
Enjoy! 🍝
#DiverseVoices #OwnVoices #AustralianStories
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Saying goodbye to Hero as I head off to the airport on my way to the International Laureate Summit at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy #BCBF2023 Amo Bologna @Ozlaureate
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Watch me paint one of the most stunning flowers of all time… the Sturt’s desert pea 
This miniature artwork is now for sale on my Etsy as well, but I’ll be sad to see it go.
etsy.com/au/shop/SamiBa
#sturtsdesertpea #nativeflower #australiannative #flower #painting #watercolor
This miniature artwork is now for sale on my Etsy as well, but I’ll be sad to see it go.
etsy.com/au/shop/SamiBa
#sturtsdesertpea #nativeflower #australiannative #flower #painting #watercolor
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Teacher Librarians! Do you know someone who is always going above and beyond in the world of school librarianship? Well, now is the time to recognise their hard work by nominating them for the Teacher Librarian Award! Don't delay; nominate today! 📚 #oztl
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Have you read a great book lately? Tell us about it. Send your book review to newsletter@qsla.org.au by the 17th March and go in the draw to win a $50 book voucher.
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Today I visited a bunch more Perth bookstores to sign copies of my latest, Secret Agent Mole!
Grab your signed copies from Dymocks Garden City (Whitfields Booragoon), Carousel and 🪱🍸
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First review for Spellhound! 😍😍😍
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Hey Adelaide! I’m coming at ya! July 31st - August 4th. If you would like me to visit your school and stir up your kids 😜 contact bookings@bookedout.com.au for availability. 🥳
TAG ALL YOUR FAV ADELAIDE TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS!
bookedout.com.au/find-a-speaker
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Ep 077 of Your Kid's Next Read podcast features a chat with the wonderful Emily Gale, and has an ‘aha’ moment while listening to a creative podcast.
Listen here: apple.co/3EK6Wf2
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This Thursday 9 March is hour! Looking for quality #LoveOzMg reads? Try here: australiareads.org.au/junior-readers/
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are asking authors why they think books are essential. Here’s why books matter to me 📚🙌 #booksareessential #LoveOzMG
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Congrats to those authors/illustrators/publishers shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards (Children’s & Young People’s Literature) #ChildrensBooks #loveozmg #loveozya
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#TheWayOfDog is now available in the UK!! Huge thanks to the amazing folk for inviting Scruffity and me so warmly into their flock. 🐾
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My beloved Walker family has never made me feel anything but supported and appreciated. They are the best! 💕
And, did you know that they have TWELVE Notable books this year?! Impressive!😳
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A big congratulations to all our wonderful authors and illustrators! 
CBCA NOTABLES 2023 - Younger Readers
CBCA NOTABLES 2023 - Younger Readers
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I'm so delighted to find Rita in such amazing company! A huge honour to be shortlisted for this award. Thanks to the and congratulations to the other authors! #NSWPLA
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Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature 2023 #NSWPLA shortlist: Victor Kelleher, Katrina Nannestad, Sandhya Parappukkaran and Michelle Pereira, @tanner_lian, @corey_tutt and Blak Douglas, @GabrielleWang
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THE BRAVEST WORD
HAS BEEN LONG-LISTED
FOR THE 2023
CBCA AWARDS!!!!!
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"I recommend this book for readers who like roller derby and also those aged eight to thirteen, especially if they have lost loved ones unexpectedly."
- Gabriel, age 12, reviews THE JAMMER by Nova Weetman.
Read Gabriel's full review: alphabetsoup.net.au/2023/03/02/boo
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Guess what - ‘We Run Tomorrow’ is in the running for the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers!
This book’s pretty special to and me, so having it named as a 2023 Notable is very exciting.
Congrats to all the authors and big thanks to
#WeRunTomorrow
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Diving into structural edit on Scar Town today. Still finessing the final chapters but attacking it from the beginning, too. Moving between top & tail, I get a sense of themes & threads I need to bring home at resolution. Hope you’re well & happy!
#amwriting #loveozmg #mglit
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Biggest congrats to the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers Notables authors, illustrators and publishers for 2023 🙌🏼 🎉 #loveozmg #cbca #ChildrensBooks #kidsbooks #BestOf
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What 10yos are reading in the wild. My twitter public service series for those of us who really want to know. #kidlit #middlegrade #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #WhatTheKidsAreReading #LoveOzMG #OzKidLit
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Running with Ivan by Suzanne Leal paperbarkwords.blog/2023/02/28/run writes about her fine time-slip novel #RunningwithIvan for #JoyinBooks at #PaperbarkWords blog #historicalfictionforkids #loveozmg #AuthorInterview #Deceptions #playingBeatieBow
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ON THE BLOG: announces longlist for Book of the Year Awards 🎉👏
#kidsbooks #earlyreaders #olderreaders #loveozmg #longlist #awards #cbca #celebrate #writers #picturebook #notables
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Secret Agent Mole book 1 is out TODAY! Earthworm martinis all round 🪱🍸
Thanks , esp Andrew, Sharon, my editor Laura & our designer . What a team!
You can find Secret Agent Mole wherever you get your books (including this month’s Book Club).
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The ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table recently announced their 2022 list of best graphic novels for children … and I’m thrilled to discover that BOTH Cranky Chicken books are on it!
#crankychicken #partyanimals #2022bestgraphicnovelsreadinglist
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This is so exciting! Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon has been shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. I am over the moon! 🌝🐕🌝#NSWPLA
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Thrilled AUGUST & JONES has been listed as a Notable in the Book of the Year Awards. It’s a story that celebrates resilience, the power of friendship, and the joy of new adventures. Grateful to and the Younger Reader judges for considering 162 entries!
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Just shrieked and frightened my family while watching the children’s book of the year notable announcement. Neridah and I nominated for Evie and Rhino!!
Holy bananas!
Victory lap around the lounge room 🏅
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Yes we do!
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Q3 #MGBookChat Interesting article from the Guardian. Do we as adults ever put kids off reading? If teenagers say read the Geronimo Stilton books for fun, do we suggest they should read something more mature? Hmmm, it's got me wondering...
theguardian.com/books/2023/feb
I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response to Sea Glass by booksellers, reviewers, libraries, educators, friends & family. My heartfelt thanks to you all.
Happy book birthday Sea Glass! Available now in your fav bookstore (Audio & eBook to follow)
#LoveOzMG
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It’s been almost a year since #TheChameleonThief was published, and I’m so proud of this story that contains my entire heart 🦎💚
#LoveOzMG #loveozkidlit #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #middlegradefiction
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The CBCA Book of the Year - Notables 2023 Lists are out!
Congratulations to all! How exciting! 🤩 🌟 🎉
#ChildrensBooks #CBCANotables #bookweek2023 #cbca2023
#reading #LoveOzYA #LoveOzKidLit #LoveOzMG #PictureBooks #kidlit #Illustrators
cbca.org.au/notables-2023
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Oh, so many wonderful Australia books and creators. Yay for books! #reading #CBCANotables #LoveOzYA #LoveOzMG #Illustrators #GraphicNovels #PictureBooks #LoveOzKidLit #Squeee
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It’s the #CBCA Notable book announcement tonight. Who’s keen?! #reading #LoveOzYA #LoveOzKidLit #LoveOzMG #PictureBooks cbca.org.au/notables-2023
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Congratulations to all of the authors, illustrators, editors, designers and publishers whose books have been awarded Notables for 2023! 🎉 Check out the full list here: cbca.org.au/notables-2023 #LoveOzYA #LoveOzMG #LoveOzKidlit #LoveOzComix #CBCA2023
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