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AGENCY NEWS
March April May 2009
Congratulations to Dianne Bates whose latest book, Crossing the Line, published in August 2008 by Ford St has been short listed in the 2009 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. The judges said: 'The subject matter of Crossing the Line is confronting, even gruelling. Sophie, as main character and narrator, moves in and out of therapy, in and out of relationships, craving affection and intimacy, yet simultaneously bristling, defensive and distrustful. Her strong presence dominates the novel. Sophie falls into a transference relationship with her therapist, which leads to emotional obsession and stalking behaviour even more extreme than her acts of self-mutilation. What makes the story believable is the raw intensity of her voice and point of view. Sophie is a troubling and uncomfortable caracter, yet undeniably, overpoweringly real. Dianne Bates's book will be a valuable text to stimulate discussion, especially among teenage girls.'
Congratulations to Ambelin Kwaymullina on being short listed for Crow and the Waterhole for both the Children's Book Mary Ryan's Award in the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards and the Children's Books category in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. Crow lives in a tree by a waterhole. Each morning, she stares into the water, and at another, more beautiful and impressive crow than her. Crow thought Crow-in-the-waterhole was the most wonderful bird she had ever seen. 'She looks like a crow who could change the world. I wish I could be like her.' Crow flies to seek her destiny, as she thinks she cannot be as wonderful as the crow in the waterhole and she wants to find what she can be good at. After traveling far and wide, helping others along the way, she finds that her true destiny lies within. See the Fremantle Press web site for teacher's notes. Also, look out for Ambelin's latest book the she illustrated and co-wrote with Ezekeiel Kwaymullina. The Two Hearted Numbat was published in September 2008 by Fremantle Press. Teacher's notes are also avaiable for this title.
Watch out for 100% Hero to be published in June 2009 by Random House Australia. This is the second book in a new fast paced and funny series for independent readers by Jayne Lyons. 100% Wolf, which has been included in the WA Young Readers List 2009, was published in Australia in January 2008. It will be published by Atheneum an imprint of Simon & Schuster in the USA in August 2009; and rights for Italy, Indonesia and Chinese have been sold. See reviews at YARA online.
Praise for 100% Wolf
‘Hilarious fun for readers up to about 12. ’
~The Sunday Age
‘This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I recommend it for people who have a sense of adventure and humour. ’
~Cairns Post
Jayne Lyons was a star performer at the Perth Writers Festival in Jan/Feb 2009 and the All Saints Literature Festival in Perth 25 -27 March 2009. She will be visiting schools around Perth during Book Week in August.
See Curly Saves Grandma's House published in March 2009! This is the second book in a new series by Sally Morgan, Ambelin, Blaze and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, full of imagination, mischief and adventure, perfect for boys aged 7 to 9. Curly and The Fent, which has been included in the WA Young Readers List 2009, was published by Random House Australia in July 2008. Sally (best selling author of My Place) has recently been doing a lot of writing for children and several projects she has undertaken with her children, Ambelin, Blaze and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, are in production. See a review of Curly and the Fent at YARA online and in Reading Time, Vol 52, No 1. Praise for Curly Saves Grandma's House
‘This is a great one for reluctant readers six and up because there's something for everyone: magic realism, adventure, action and humour. It also covers interesting territory when it comes to dealing with bullies and sticking up for what's right..’
~The Sunday Age, 8 March 2009
Sally Morgan appeared at the All Saints Literature Festival in Perth 25 -27 March 2009.
Kevin Hart’s latest poetry publication is Young Rain which was published in Australia by Giramondo in 2008 and by Bloodaxe Books in the UK in 2009. Flame Tree: Selected Poems was published in Britain and the USA by Bloodaxe Books (2002) and in Australia by Paperbark Press (2001).
’With Young Rain Kevin Hart continues his “transmemberment of song” into a realm all his own in Australian poetry.‘
~ HAROLD BLOOM
Robert Adamson’s latest book of poetry The Kingfisher’s Soul, was published in the UK by Bloodaxe Books in March 2009. The Golden Bird: New and selected poems, was published in Australia by Black Inc in 2008.
’The sparseness and taut energy of the more recent poems, for all Adamson's famous romanticism, seems classic: as if, like Yeats, he has discovered the exhilaration and enterprise of walking naked.‘
~ DAVID MALOUF
Wendy Orr is speaking at thirteen Brisbane schools during the week of 30 March to 3 April. John Moffat of The Book Garden will be escorting her throughout her visit. See the DVD of the film based on Nim's Island and visit www.nimsisland.com. Hear a podcast of Wendy being interviewed on radio about The Great Yackandanda Billycart Race (an annual event inspired by one of her books) and Nim's Island. Click on the icon of the headphones under the photo of Wendy at this link.
Kevin Walsh, author of Waterwise Gardening, published by New Holland, will feature on national television during May, speaking about waterwise gardening on Gardening Australia on the ABC. The interview with Kevin is slated for the program broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 6.30pm to be repeated on Sunday 17 May at 1.00pm and again on ABC2 at 4.30pm on Monday 19 May; but check your TV schedule to be sure not to miss out.
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