Announcing... This Is Banjo Paterson!

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Tomorrow, I'm officially in holiday mode, but before I go, I'm thrilled to share with you my newest books--both will be released in February 2017 (National Library Publishing).

This is Banjo Paterson is the follow-up book to importantnutrientsspot/search?q=australian-story-illustrated-timeline" target="_blank">This is Captain Cook, and once again features gorgeous illustrations by my dear friend christinabooth/" target="_blank">Christina Booth. I'm so excited about this book--an historical picture book for very young children. There'll be a launch here in Canberra on 12 February at the National Library, so keep an eye on my taniamccartneywebspot.au/p/events.html" target="_blank">events page for that.

Learn more about the book by clicking on its cover, and if you want to get in early, you can order a copy of the book right bookshopa.gov.au/book/this-is-banjo-paterson.do" target="_blank">here.

Also publishing 1 February is Australian Story: An Illustrated Timeline--a revised edition which includes 2016. This book has become a resource for primary school teachers, so it's wonderful to see the book republished, and with a shiny yellow cover, too.

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Learn more by clicking on the cover, and you can order a copy bookshopa.gov.au/book/australian-story-an-illustrated-timeline-revised-edition.do" target="_blank">here.

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In more exciting news, This is Captain Cook has been shortlisted in the ACT Writing and Publishing Awards! The announcement is tonight at the ACT Writers Centre Christmas Party. Shortlisted with amazing friends and colleagues Stephanie Owen Reeder and Jackie French, I'll be drinking bubbles, whatever happens!

Here's to ending the year bookishly.

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International Book Giving Day 2017

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14 February 2017

The International Book Giving Day team, founded and headed by my gorgeous friend and colleague, Emma Perry, is delighted to announce that Marianne Dubuc is the illustrator behind 2017ΓÇÖs official poster. Isn't it just divine!?

Now in its fifth year, International Book Giving Day (IBGD) continues to grow from strength to strength, reaching places such as Nepal, India, Canada, South Africa, UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Nigeria, Fiji, Czech Republic, USA, Cambodia, Hungary, The Philippines and Romania.

On the 14th of February, #bookgivingday participants are encouraged to give books to children.

This can take many forms, the only limit is your imagination. Books have been sent to child refugees in Calais, France; a new library was created in Cape Town, South Africa; in Uganda the Mpambara-Cox Foundation gifted books to children, and for many, it was the first time they have been given a book of their own. In 2014, Scholastic Australia went to the Melbourne ChildrenΓÇÖs Hospital and gifted a book to every child. People continue to be creative in so many different ways, all keen to share the love of books. More examples can be viewed bookgivingday/2014/02/14/international-book-giving-day-part-ii/">here.

Turning the commercialisation of ValentineΓÇÖs Day on its head, people across the globe are encouraged to spread the love of reading by getting books into the hands of as many children as possible on 14 February.

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On Feb 14, I'll be giving books to kids. When you've finished gobbling chockies and smelling the roses, won't you do the same?

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This Is Banjo Paterson Blog Launch

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Come and join me to celebrate the launch of importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">This is Banjo Paterson, with 7 days of blog posts in celebration of Banjo's life, and showcasing the book's creation.

From Thursday 26 January to Wednesday 1 February (the book's release date), I will be posting right here on this blog, and will update this post with daily links.

I hope you can come along and help christinabooth/" target="_blank">Christina Booth and I celebrate!

Blog Launch Schedule

*Please note--these links won't go live until 5am of each relevant day.

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 1 - Banjo facts (26 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 2 - a peek at the pages (27 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 3 - the unusual visual storyline (28 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 4 - Christina talks about her work (29 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 5 - Banjo's poetry and influences (30 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 6 - resources for teachers and librarians (31 Jan)

importantnutrientsspot/search?q=this-is-banjo-paterson-day-1-banjo-facts" target="_blank">Day 7 - WIN! a copy of the book (1 Feb--launch day!)

#banjolaunch

periscope/nlagovau/" target="_blank">Join Tania on Periscope on Friday 17 February at 1pm AEDST, where
she will be chatting about the book live from the National Library,
and showing various priceless Banjo Paterson items,
along with original artwork by christinabooth/" target="_blank">Christina Booth!

And for those in or near Canberra ...

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Book Launch - This is Banjo Paterson
11am
Sunday 12 February 2017
National Library of Australia
Canberra
FREE!
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Scbwi Act Excellence In Children's Books Event

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A sensational Canberra event you won't want to miss.

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and to reserve a place!

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