Buzz Words

15/07/2024

Highlights in today's issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Brooke Graham, author of two picture books with EK Books and a third on the way in 2026, an interview with Ramona Davey, whose latest book was because of an illiustration on Instragram that caught an editor's attention and an article on The National Centre for Children's Literature by Belle Alderman..

Read about the Buzz Worder books on the website this fortnight, Grace and Mr Milligan by Caz Goodwin, Grace the Amazing by Aleesah Darlison, Sensational Australian Animals by Stephanie Owen-Reeder and Secrets of Water Meadow by Dawn Meredith.

Happy writing,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

02/07/2024

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Karen Hendriks author of three picture books both traditionally and self-published, an interview with Belinda Murrell, award-winning author of more than 35 books, ranging from picture books and junior fiction to adult non-fiction and an article on Earning Income as a Writer..

Read about the Buzz Worder book on the website this fortnight,Those Girls by Pamela Rushby, Rambo's Chicken Tale by Linda Williams and Kids On the Run by Dianne Bates.

Happy writing,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

16/06/2024

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are The Inside Scoop with Larissa Ferenchuk whose debut picture book Two Rabbits was released in 2024, an interview with Jaqueline Harvey, ,one of Australia's most popular authors with over 2 million copies of her books sold worldwide and an article on How to Write a Picture Book.

Only one Buzz Worder book on the website this fortnight, Borderlands - Riding the Slip Stream - a compilation of short stories edited by Paul Collins of Ford Street Publishing

Happy writing,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

03/05/2024

Book Links The Centre for Children’s Literature proudly announces the longlist for the 2024 Award for Children’s Historical Fiction.
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03/05/2024

Bookings close 9 May. Don't miss out.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1207869?

03/05/2024

CBCA are proud to announce our 2024 ILLUMINATING CHILDREN'S LITERATURE is now open for bookings. Our highly regarded course has all new content for 2024. The course will run online over four weeks using a Canvas learning management system and will include extensive resources. Each week you will have access to a one-hour pre-recorded lecture (broken into chunks), using real-world examples that relate to CBCA Book of the Year Award categories and criteria, plus four one-hour-Zoom webinars to discuss weekly topics, and (NEW in 2024 ) a breakout discussion group for each State for 30 minutes. (2.5 hours per week total)

Lectures will be available to view from Fridays 10 May, 17 May, 24 May and 31 May.
Zoom webinars and breakout session will be held on Thursdays (May 16- June 6) @ 6pm-7.30 pm AEST.

Brochure : https://www.cbcansw.org.au/illuminating-children-s-literature

Booking link
https://sydney.nicheit.com.au/education_social_work/register.php?wsid=ws1074

What participants said in 2023!

"I enjoyed the Zoom meetings and the use of padlet for ideas and discussions. I really liked the lectures and how they were broken into smaller chunks."
Sarah Lusink
Brisbane Grammar
Teacher Librarian

I loved Alyson's lectures and the clear way she explained her thoughts and connected them to books on the 2022 and 2023 CBCA shortlists. The discussions were very helpful in allowing me to see activities play out in real life and to hear the range of thoughts and opinions of the other participants. I liked that there were activities set for the participants to facilitate our thinking but that there was no requirement to complete them for assessment. The methods of delivery were interesting and varied and provided inspiration on how they might be used in the classroom.
Susan O'Malley
Retired

03/05/2024

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Tiffanee Daley, who illustrated Combat Wombat to the Rescue, written by marine biologist, ecologist and Buzz Worder Gina Newton and published by Australian publishers Ford Street Publishing, an interview with Libby Hathorn, whose book Incredibilia has been adapted for a theatre performance at the NSW State Library in May and an article about Board Books.

Happy writing,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

03/03/2024

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Julie Thorndyke, whose 2023 novel, Alice’s Shoe (MidnightSun Publishing} tells the childhood story of deafblind Australian woman Alice Betteridge, born in rural NSW in 1901, an interview with Claire Hume, Commissioning Editor at UQP and an article on Enid Blyton.

Check out the review of Buzz Worder Maura Pierlot's book Alphabetter on the Buzz Words website

Happy writing,

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

15/02/2024

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Helen Chapman, whose 2023 novel, Deadly Waters (Omnibus Scholastic) is a fictionalised account of her father Cliff’s WWII experiences in the Royal Australian Navy, The Secret to Staying Motivated, an interview with Renee Fletcher,the current Deputy Chair of LoveOzYA and an article on SWorking with a Book Cover Designer by Dawn Meredith.

Happy writing,

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

01/02/2024

Highlights in today's issue of Buzz Words are The Inside Scoop with Kristy Nita Brown, whose debut chapter book Looking for Lily (independently published) was shortlisted in the 2023 West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award , The Secret to Motivating Yourself, an interview with Rachel Bin Salleh,long time publisher at Magabala Books, Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house.and an article on Six Things You Must Know Before Publishing a Book.

Happy writing,

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

15/01/2024

Highlights in the latest issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Nettie Lodge, freelance illustrator, painter, author and part time lecturer at the Billy Blue College of Design, Torrens University, The Secret to finding ideas, an interview with Deb Abela, internationally published and awarded author of 28 books and an article on How to Find Publishers For Your Manuscripts.

Happy writing,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

19/12/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Michelle Wanasundera whose picture book Ella and Star was released in 2023, The Secret with advice on using social media effectively and an article on Banned children's Books.

This is our last issue of the year, so wishing you a wonderful, relaxing (and creative) festive season, and we hope to be part of your creative adventures next year!

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

16/11/2023

Highlights in the latest issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Fiona Cosgrove both self-published and traditionally published (October 20240), The Secret revealing what Australian Literary Agents say and an article on the heritage-listed home where Seven Little Australians was written.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating!

Di Bates,
Compiler

16/10/2023

Highlights in the latest issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Dianne Ellis, who has recently published her first middle grade book, The Secret featuring pitching insider information with Zoe Walton of Random House and Chren Byng of Harper Collins, an interview with Nikki Horan and an article Check Your contacts.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

04/10/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Janeen Brian, award-winning children’s author and poet with over 100 books published in both trade and educational publishing, The Secret featuring a comprehensive list of book marketing ideas, an interview with Duncan Ball, author of the hugely successful Selby series and an article about Book Designers.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating.

Di Bates
Compiler

21/08/2023

Happy Book week!

Sorry for the delay in posting the most recent Buzz Words Highlights! Inside in this issue are: The Inside Scoop with illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall who has won a CBCA Notable and the CBCA Eve Pownall Award, an interview with Rachel Robson, bookseller at Gleebooks, Glebe and an article on Grabbing a Young Reader by the Throat.

Have a great week,

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

21/08/2023

Congratulations to these book creators!!

01/08/2023

There is still time to jazz up your Children's Book Week® display.
Buy now from the e-store!
https://store.cbca.org.au/

01/08/2023

diversity is more than a label. ​

01/08/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with Felicity Castanaga who has won the The Victorian and Queensland Premier’s Literary Award for YA and the Prime Ministers Award for Young Adult Fiction, an interview with Mia Macrossan, Book Links Awards Co-ordinator and former CBCA judge and an article on Types of Book Publishing.Stay warm, dry and safe,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

15/06/2023

15/06/2023

Highlights in today's issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with author Dianne Wolfer whose book Light Horse Boy won the WA Premier's Award, Spotlight on YA with Allison Croggin, an interview with Sir Quentin Blake, the inaugural British children's laureate,and an article on Finding a Publisher.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating.

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

01/06/2023

Happy 1st of June!

Highlights in the current issue of buzz words are: The Inside Scoop with picture book and YA author Nadia L King, an interview with author, educator and manuscript assessor Maria Alafaci and an article on The Lowdown of School Visits.

Stay warm, dry and safe,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

15/05/2023

Short story prize closing this week - 22nd May

2023 About Kids Books Short Story Prize Submissions for the 2023 About Kids Books Short Story Prize are now open! The 2023 About Kids Book Short Story Prize celebrates excellence in Short Story writing by adults writing for children and fills a gap in the children’s international literature award ...

15/05/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with picture book author, illustrator and publisher Kathy Creamer, an interview with with picture book author Margaret Wild and an article on Publishing as a Business.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating,

Stay warm!
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

01/05/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words are: The Inside Scoop with author, teacher, hairdresser and student Julie Dascoli whose picture book That Boy was released in December 2022, an interview with super best-seller author and comedian David Walliams and an article on How to Pitch to Publishers.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating,
Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

18/04/2023

Congratulations to Buzz Words subscribers on this list!

The finalists and the WINNERS of The Forevability Book Awards 2022 . .

18/04/2023

Highlights in the current issue of Buzz Words include: The Inside Scoop with author and manuscript assessor Sally Odgers, an interview with literary agent Natasha Solomun whose literary rights agency The Rights Hive represents most independent publishers and an article on providing Professional Development Workshops for Teachers and Parents.

Happy reading, writing and illustrating,

Di Bates, Editor & Compiler

18/04/2023

We haven't opened our picture book submissions for awhile, but they are finally opening April 2023! Check out our picture books that we have published before and send us in your best submissions in April! Make sure you follow the guidelines and use our online form and make sure your stories are aime...

18/04/2023

We're thrilled to announce the Walker Books 2023 Manuscript Prize! 🧸

Click the link below for more information:
https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/manuscript-prize-2023/