Open AccessNews and Announcements
Author(s) -
Hanne Pearce
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the deakin review of children's literature
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1927-1484
DOI - 10.20361/dr29374
Subject(s) - media studies , library science , happening , history , voting , art history , political science , sociology , performance art , law , computer science , politics
Greetings everyone! This issue of Deakin news focuses primarily on several events happening across Canada, including a few shortlist announcements.
Awards
Finalists for Newfoundland and Labrador Book AwardsFor a list of finalists read more at the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Website
VCRL 2018 Information Book Award Shortlist Announced
For a list of the 10 titles on the shortlist, see the VCRL website.Roundtables voting deadline: October 31, 2018Winner announcement: November 2018
Events
Telling Tales FestivalWestfield Heritage Village, Rockton OntarioSunday September 16, 2018
The Children’s Book Bank Presents An Evening with Emma DonoghueThursday, September 20, starting at 6:00 pm at Daniels Spectrum 585 Dundas Street East in Toronto, Ontario
Word on the Street TorontoHarbourfront CentreSunday September 23, 2018 (includes a “kids zone” area)
WordFest - Calgary, ABOctober 8-15, 2018Memorial Park LibarySee the Youth Program for details
The Annual VCLR Illustrator’s Breakfast: How do they do that?October 13, 2018 | University Golf Course | Vancouver BC
Breakfast & presentations: 8:00 am - 12:00 pmWorkshop: 12:30 – 1:30 pmEarly Bird Rates end September 23, 2018
Book Bash: Canadian Children's Literature FestivalSaturday, October 20 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.mHarbourfront Centre
To conclude, I leave you with this quirky list of books from The New York Times entitled “Charming, Plucky Picture Books That Ease Back-to-Class Jitters.” All the best for an enjoyable fall and happy reading!
Hanne Pearce