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Big Read - National Year of Reading

As part of National Year of Reading, Book Links Qld is holding The Big Read to celebrate stories set in Queensland. After much consultation we have put together three lists of books in print that met our criteria.

The sections are Older Readers, Younger Readers and Picture Books. Not all picture books are aimed at Early Childhood Readers. The task is to read as many books from the list as you can, then vote for the one that you feel best defines Queensland.

You may vote for only one book in a section but you may vote in more than one section. You may vote as an adult or as a young person.

You need to record your vote by 31 July 2012. Find out more ...

Book Links invites members and guests to the launch of The Fabulous Finola Fox by Carmel Bird and Kerry Argent. Illustrator Kerry Argent, Editor Lisa Riley and Designer Karen Scott from Penguin Books will talk about how the book was made, share anecdotes about the various stages of production and talk about how they worked together.

Level 2, State Library of Queensland Saturday 28 April, 3pm - 5pm. The talk will be followed by wine and cheese. Prize for the fanciest shoes.
$10 members, $15 non-members.

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Come along and celebrate the publication of A Day to Remember, the story of Anzac Day, written by Jackie French and illustrated by Mark Wilson. MacArthur Museum, Level 8/201 Edward St, Brisbane (enter from Edward St) at 2 pm - 3:30 pm, followed by afternoon tea.
$10 members, $15 non-members.

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You can Speed Date with 30 local authors and illustrators at our launch of National Year of Reading and The Big Read.
St. Finbarr’s Hall, Bethenden Tce., Ashgrove from 6.00pm.

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Join Robyn Sheahan-Bright in conversation with David Cox, author of The Road to Goonong and David McRobbie, author of Vinnie’s War. Find out how they draw upon life’s experiences to write their books. Queensland Writers Centre, Level 2 State Library of Queensland at 2.00pm.

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