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The Northern branch of the Children’s Book Council is so joyous with lots of authors, librarians, readers at the Christmas.

The brilliant illustrator Kim Gamble created a Tashi artwork while Anna Feinberg read out their newest Tashi to be published next year.

Sarah Davis’  ’Sounds Spooky’ is zooming ahead with major sales. Karen Robertson has won the top position for her apps – Treasure Kai. Oliver Phommavanh has two new books coming out with Penguin in 2012. Wendy Blaxland’s Cooking series with MacMillan is cooking up a storm – sorry for my pathetic joke.

Jan Latta is back from yet another adventure crossing the globe taking wildlife photos for her Real life series of books – she’s off to China in February of course.

Jill Bruce was interviewed by Laurine Croasdale about her role as NSW judge of the CBC awards.

Jenny hale, Kate Forsyth, Lindy Batchelor, Jill Bruce, Serena Geddes, Aleesah Darlinson  … and lots of other authors and illustrators there.

So many success stories.

Wendy Fitzgerald is the new President of the CBCA Northern Branch Sydney

The love, memories, friendship washed over and into us as Australian children’s authors and illustrators celebrated 15 years of The Children’s Writers and Illustrators’ Network at The Hughenden Woollahra Sydney.

So much good news:-Alessah Darlison has an exciting new series about twins with New Frontier Publishing for the 9-12 year age group.

Sarah Davis’  picture book written by Colin Thompson about an endearing dog ‘Fearless’ published by ABC Books is capturing everyone’s hearts.

Deborah Abela’s delightful ‘The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen’ has been sold to the USA.

Felicity Pulman has finished her murder mystery JANNA series and Jenny Hale is working on book two of her fantasy JATTA series. 

Sue Walker’s new 9-12 year old book to be published by Walker Books.

My ‘I AM JACK’ is finally released in the USA!!!!

and much more good news and comraderie.

Felicity Pulman, Jenny Hale, Deb Abela, Sarah Davis and Finn

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David Mulligan and Jeni Mawter

Jenny Hale,William Kostakis,Kate Forsyth,Susanne Gervay

Bookfeast was abuzz with balloons, kids, teachers and the cream of Australian children’s authors and illustrators.

Haberfield school librarian, Michael Fraser’s annual event is unique in uniting the community of Australian children’s authors and illustrators with their audiences in a celebration of literature and reading.

 Keynote speakers were:-

Richard Harland award winning and best selling fantasy author

Sue Murray Australia’s leading youth playwright

Sarah Davis - awarded best new young illustrator by the CBCA for ‘Mending Lucille’

Duncan Ball, Australia’s much loved and multi award winning author of Selby the Talking Dog and Emily Eyefinger.

 It was a FEAST of talent including

Gus Gordon illustrator - look out for brilliant picture book WENDY

William Kostakis author - YA novel ‘Loathing Lola’

Moya Simons author - series ‘Walk Right In Detective Agency’

Emma Quay illustrator - adorable picture book ‘Bear and Chook’

Sue Whiting author - kids favourite the Firefighters illustrated by Donna Rawlings

Kate Forsyth world wide fantasy author - brilliant series Chain of Charms

Deb Abela author delights with - Max Remy Super Spy

Jenny Hale and her debut fantasy series JATTA which is already a best seller

Chris Cheng editor of a new Poetry anthology that is receiving acclaim

and many more - Felicity Pulman, Vashti Farrer,David Mulligan,Libby Hathorn,Alan Baille,Patricia Bernard,Vicky Morrison ….

It’s truly a FEAST

Sue Whiting and Sarah Davis' picture book 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'

Kate Forsyth,Vicky Morrison, Deborah Abela

Brian Falkner New Zealand SCBWI young adult author is in Australia to tour his new book, BRAIN JACK.

Brian is an award winning action thriller writer whose work is ‘Fast paced and exciting’ Kirkus Reviews.  www.brianfalkner.com

At an afternoon tea at the Hughenden, Woollahra Sydney, met with authors and illustrators and people in children’s and young adult writing.

Jan Latta, Chris Cheng at back; Ernie Tucker and Brian Falkner at front

Writers & Illustrator’s Network at The Hughenden celebrates Jenny Hale’s brilliant new fantasy novel JATTA - about princesses, werewolves, good and evil. Receiving fabulous reviews, it has already sold out its first print run in two weeks in Australia … watch out for JATTA.

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