OLD WORLDS, NEW WORLDS, OTHER WORLDS ANTHOLOGY WAGGA LAUNCH

The NSW Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia have produced this AMAZING new anthology of stories, pictures, plays and poems.

This anthology has been developed by a dedicated committee of the CBCA NSW Branch Eastern Suburbs Sub-branch, to celebrate 2021 CBCA Book Week ‘Old Worlds New Worlds Other Worlds’. The anthology contributors have all donated their stories, plays and poetry, illustrations and production skills—over 70 contributors, including some of the most well-loved Australian children’s literature creatives.

The funds raised by the sales of this anthology will further the work of both the CBCA NSW Branch and their Eastern Suburbs Sub-branch.

Come along and listen to some of the award-winning authors talk about the book and be delighted by a performance of one of the plays by the students of Oddball Theatre.

Authors who will be joining us via Zoom are:
Susanne Gervay - OAM awarded the Social Justice Literature Award by the International Literacy Association, tackles important issues from racism, disability to harmony. Her I Am Jack books are rite-of-passage on school bullying. Committed to reading globally, she is Writer Ambassador for Room to Read and numerous literacy campaigns. www.sgervay.com

Tim Harris - is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids. His books have received multiple awards, including four KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019 and 2 x 2020) and a CBCA Notable (2018). Tim is also the creator of Primary Writers, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping teach young learners the craft of writing.www.timharrisbooks.com

Libby Hathorn - is a proud member of the CBCA NSW Eastern Suburbs. She has lived here most of her life and has written over 85 books for children, as well as poems, songs, plays libretti and filmscripts. Her latest is No Never (Hachette, 2020).You can see her books, her awards and her thoughts on poetry and creativity at www.libbyhathorn.com

Sue Murray’s plays and other works are read and performed in Australia and around the world. She was on The School Magazine team for many years and is the recipient of an international Language Learners Literature Award. When not writing, Sue rides a motorbike or goes snorkelling and exploring other worlds.

Belinda Murrell - is an award-winning, internationally published children’s author who has written more than 35 books including The Sun Sword trilogy, Lulu Bell, Pippa’s Island and historical time-slip novels such as The Forgotten Pearl, The River Charm, The Ivory Rose, The Lost Sapphire and her latest The Golden Tower. www.belindamurrell.com.au

Oliver Phommavanh loves to make people laugh on the page as a children’s author and on the stage as a comedian. Oliver uses his experience as a primary school teacher to inspire kids to write funny stories. He has featured in Writers and Comedy festivals across Australia and Asia. Oliver’s books included Don’t Follow Vee, Natural Born Loser, The Other Christy, and Thai-riffic, latest release Brain Freeze. http://www.oliverwriter.com