SCBWI SA - Welcome to 2021

After a year of online events, it was wonderful to catch up in person for the SCBWI SA Welcome to 2021.

The Walkers Arms Hotel provided the perfect venue to enjoy a meal, drinks and a long-awaited catch up.

It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces and equally as exciting to welcome some of our new members who joined in 2020.

With almost a year’s worth of member news to share, conversation flowed throughout the night. In fact, we could’ve done with a few more hours and no-one would’ve been stuck for something to say.

As the evening wound up, most members were already looking forward to meeting up again at one of the many in-person events scheduled for 2021.

Our next event, Sketch and Scribble, will be held with the beautiful backdrop of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens on Sunday, March 21. This is the event of the year where the focus is on creativity and dabbling with new ideas.

Beverley McWilliams

New picture book for Gina Newton

Congratulations to Gina Newton on the publication of

Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

a non fiction picture book illustrated by Rachel Tribout and published by CSIRO Publishing in October last year.

Surviving since the time of the dinosaurs, the Spotted Handfish was on the brink of extinction. Handstand tells us why, and how science has helped save the day for this quirky and famous little fish that walks but can’t swim.

This book offers a timely tale of hope during Australia’s extinction crisis. Narrator Handstand takes children into the undersea world and shows the inspirational way science helped to save the Spotted Handfish. Includes glossary and conservation timeline; Teacher Notes available.

New picture book for Gina Newton

Congratulations to Gina Newton on the publication of

Combat Wombat to the Rescue

illustrated by Tiffanee Daley and published by Ford Street.

‘Womba-rumbaaaa! I’m Combat Wombat, Wildlife Warrior of the Bush.’ With only his wombat wits, strong claws and big behind, Combat Wombat faces many obstacles, including sneaky Bingo Dingo, to lead his bush pals in a race against a raging bushfire.

This book highlights the benefits of facing your fears, leadership, and teamwork – traits that build resilience. Commissioned before Black Summer, it provides a timely opportunity to enhance literacy learning while exploring this sensitive topic aided by comprehensive Teacher Notes.