This exhibition is an immersive experience. There are over 150 works from public and private collections, including some not exhibited for over 100 years. This self-guided online visit shows the works of art within the Gallery. Take the journey your way.
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The theme for Library Lovers' Day 2021 is 'Make a date with your library'. When you come in to our library you can make a date to make a heart shaped bookmark. You might like to find a new book to love.
If you love reading you might like to to join the Readings Teen Advisory Board. The board is a volunteer group of people aged 14 - 19 who meet monthly online to discuss young adult books, learn about the book industry, talk with authors, publishers and book industry experts and write reviews.
The meetings will take place online, from 4.30pm-6pm, on the third Wednesday of every month. Selected books will be provided free of charge throughout the year and posted out to you. Interested? Your application should be no more than 500 words, in Word or PDF format. Explain why you would like to take part, the types of books you like to read and why you love bookshops. Include your name, age and contact details. Send it to [email protected] by 5pm, Wednesday 24 February, 2021.
Australia Day is celebrated across South Australia. The full list of events is here.
Each year we celebrate the achievement and contribution of Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards. You can read about the South Australians nominated for this award here. Tanya Hosch is our SA Australian of the Year Tanya Hosch has held leadership roles in sport, the arts, culture, social justice and public policy. You might like to meet the nominees for the Australian of the Year award through the video below.
The celebrations and awards will be lives streamed below at 4.30 pm on Australia Day.
You might like to watch the music and live entertainment live streamed from Sydney Harbour, including performances from Delta Goodrem, Casey Donovan, Dami Im, Mitch Tambo, Todd McKenney, tenor Lorenzo Rositano, and world-renowned didgeridoo player William Barton. This will be live at 7 pm Adelaide time on Australia Day.
Celebrate National NAIDOC Week with young Indigenous Australian cultural thinkers and leaders in the video below.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. This is a week of celebration of the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people.
You might like to visit the online Healing Exhibition by artist Cassie Leatham.
Uncle Jack Charles is an actor, musician, potter and performer. A member of the Stolen Generation, Uncle Jack co-founded the first Aboriginal theatre company Nindethana in 1972. He voiced this meditation for NAIDOC Week.
This is Miyoko Shida Rigolo and her art is called the "Sanddorn Balance". The only props are the dried ribs of date and coconut palm leaves.
These awards (postponed from August due to COVID-19 restrictions)were announced on Friday October 16 in an online film event. You can view the event above.
The full list of winners can be found here. Are you interested in finding out what the judges thought about the books? You can read their thoughts in the report below.
Theme: Curious Creatures, Wild Minds Term 4: October 17-23 The 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Award received 517 individual book entries. From these entries the notable books are announced.The full list is here. The notable books from the Older Readers category is below: The Shortlisted books represent the best of the best and it is from these that the Book of the Year in each category will be chosen.
Book of the Year: Older Readers Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for readers in their secondary years of schooling. Ages 13-18 years (NB: These books are for mature readers in this category and some deal with challenging themes). More information about these selected books can be found in the blog posts below. Which book do you think will win? Can you make a difference? Change your future?
What if your circumstances represent extreme disadvantage? Who will be your role models? This is a remarkable book - and brings to life the reality of a harsh existence and hope. This is a must read. The CBCA judges say...This is a raw, gritty story with plenty of compassion that will leave the reader with a sense of hope. The skillfully drawn setting, of a suburb in decline with locals suffering from acute poverty, adds another dimension to the initial apathy and hopelessness felt by the complex main character, Nate. The character development here is excellent. Nate is a smart boy beaten down by his circumstances, who has learned to hide his intellect and emotions. A deep love for his younger brothers, stepmother, and even his abusive father, is the driving force in demonstrating how the powerless can be powerful. Wakefield does not shy away from the realities of destitution and domestic abuse, both physical and emotional. Almost every character is flawed but Wakefield’s skill lies in creating empathy without resorting to sentimentality. The tone and pacing are pitch-perfect, and the story will encourage teenage readers to put themselves in someone else’s shoes. Ultimately, it is a thought-provoking and uplifting read. You can read the full review here. This book has been noticed:
This is a powerful story that will grip you until the last page.
Sam is fifteen and with his autistic older brother, Avery, has been abandoned by every relative he's ever known. Sam's trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away and leaving before they return. One day he's caught out when a family returns home unexpectedly. This family takes him under their wing - each member of the family assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself caught up in their life, and desperately wanting to be a part of the family. How does it end? You can find a full review here. The CBCA judges say...This is a heart-warming read for young audiences. This Queensland author uses a diverse range of literary techniques to develop insight into homelessness, domestic violence and the struggles faced by the two brothers in this story. The creative and compassionate story describes a fiercely overprotective brother who goes to great lengths to keep his autistic sibling safe, and the warmth and humour of the De Lainey family, where they find themselves fitting in despite several obstacles along the way. The narrative is choreographed perfectly, allowing Sam to experience some form of social justice, in a life torn by abuse, disability and poverty. Drew’s skill lies in encouraging the reader to make an emotional commitment to characters who are flawed and complex while approaching difficult concepts with warmth and humour. The language has a distinct beat and rhythm which will appeal to teenagers and the writing style is engaging enough to reach an audience that is seeking a cohesive yet creative story. This is a novel filled with heart and is the perfect balance between lyrical and readable.
A fascinating combination of murder mystery and fantasy novel, this book is guaranteed to keep you glued to every page.
You will find the full review here. The CBCA judges say...This debut novel cleverly combines fantasy, sci-fi and mystery genres, with a hint of historical fiction. The author expertly builds an inspired and original world, seemingly made up of past, present and futuristic societies, that is completely immersive. The novel utilises clever inventions to guide the narrative, including a chip that stores stolen memories which reveal the plot to assassinate the queens. An array of complex character relationships includes a pickpocket, an upstanding citizen, the leader of a notorious gang and four dead queens. Embroiled in corruption, murder and love, central character Kera must embark on an adventure to stop the assassin before it’s too late. Scholte’s exploration of a truly matriarchal society is an original concept that includes a diverse range of representations and questions notions of duty, love, jealousy, ambition and commitment. The use of a non-linear narrative is a skilful literary device which keeps the reader engaged and compelled to move through a multitude of twists and turns that hurtles towards a suspenseful and revealing ending. A book which brings a fresh perspective to the multiple genres it embraces. In the video below you will hear Astrid speak about her inspiration for the story. |
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