Congratulations to author Katrina Germain and illustrator Cheryl Orsini on the publication of
A hardback picture book for babies and toddlers published by Harper Collins
Release date 31 January 2024
This little baby loves sharing books. Books on the tram with Dad, books at picnics with Nanna and Pa, and even bath-time books with Mummy. A heartwarming story about the joy and delight of sharing books.
What a great gift for new parents!
Partnership with the State Library of Tasmania
Earlier this year Anne Morgan and Fiona Levings met with Sue McKerracher (Executive Director) and Bec Taylor (Associate Director) State Library of Tasmania to discuss a future partnership with SCBWI Tasmania. The immediate outcome of this meeting is an offer of
a free venue in the State Library HQ, Murray St Hobart, to host SCBWI TAS events and book launches.
a desk and office space if needed, shared with TasWriters.
distribution of pamphlets through libraries.
In addition they will check all our members' books are held by the State Library system. including,
e-books.
books illustrated by Tasmanians but written by mainland writers.
all books our members have published in the last ten years.
Discussions are continuing with opportunities for creative partnerships being explored. Watch this space!
Our first event in this fabulous new space was an evening with the Story Whisperer, Stephanie Owen Reeder, who led us through a lively discussion on her journey through the publishing industry and the background of many of her stories.
SCBWI Tasmania will be running workshops on self publishing to be held online so all members can participate. Details to come.
Hobart authors, illustrators and readers have gained global recognition; Hobart is now part of UNESCO’s cities of excellence, in the field of literature.
Tasmania is a small state with a small population but is home to some of the best authors and illustrators in Australia. It is also home to some of the country's lowest literacy rates.
SCBWI Tasmania, as part of its submission, emphasised the role our members will play in addressing this gap in Hobart and throughout Tasmania while enjoying new creative opportunities to further their careers.
Congratulations to author Hazel Edwards on the publication of
Cover illustrated by Tess McCabe
This book for adults but useful to young adult writers as well published by AMBA Press in November 2023
2nd edition of a widely used resource on crafting books for young people. Of special use for educators who wish to write and publish for children in all formats.
ISBN: 9781922607867 (pbk)
ISBN: 9781922607874 (ebk)
