Poetry by guest contributor, Dr. Cameron Hindrum, with an introduction and conclusion by Bec Taylor Dr. Cameron Hindrum is a distinguished novelist, poet, teacher, and playwright. His most recent award is the Tasmanian Literary Award 2022 from the University of Tasmania, for the manuscript of his new novel, The Sand. He also coordinated the Tasmanian … Continue reading #TasmanianLitMonth: Featured Writer – Cameron Hindrum
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#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Dagfrid, Viking Girl
Dagfrid is not your stereotypical Viking girl. She’d rather wear her hair in two long braids than rolled into buns on either side of her head. She chooses to dress in pants instead of the super long dress that other girls wear. And she’s absolutely not into fish. In Dagfrid, Viking Girl: No More Ear … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Dagfrid, Viking Girl
#TasmanianLitMonth: The Trail of the Tin Dragon
The Trail of the Tin Dragon - a walking trail of Chinese immigration history Written by guest contributors, Jim Fidler and Michelle Shaw, with introduction and conclusion by Bec Taylor Zane Pinner's reference to Chinese ghost stories in his introduction to Tasmanian Gothic literature at the start of this month sparked a great interest in … Continue reading #TasmanianLitMonth: The Trail of the Tin Dragon
#TasmanianLitMonth: The Sound of One Hand Clapping
A review by guest contributor, Jim Fidler The Sound Of One Hand Clapping by Richard Flanagan The Sound Of One Hand Clapping, published in 1997, resonated with me on several levels. One level was as a boy growing up in Launceston, Tasmania and going to school with friends whose parents had escaped war-torn Europe to … Continue reading #TasmanianLitMonth: The Sound of One Hand Clapping
#TasmanianLitMonth – The Flanagan Brothers
Arguably the most famous Australian export, Tasmanian native Richard Flanagan has set the literary world on fire with his often bruising, yet always lyrical and evocative novels. Almost every book he has written has been both a best seller and literary award winner. Many of his novels fall under the genre of Tasmanian Gothic, centering … Continue reading #TasmanianLitMonth – The Flanagan Brothers
#TasmanianLitMonth: Zane Pinner on Tasmanian Gothic
Written by guest contributor, Zane Pinner, introduction by Bec Taylor I would like to pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the land, the Palawa people of Tasmania, and to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. I acknowledge their deep spiritual connection to the land and their ongoing contributions to the culture of this … Continue reading #TasmanianLitMonth: Zane Pinner on Tasmanian Gothic
Introduction to #TasmanianLitMonth
Written by Bec Taylor Colonization and genocide, penal colonies, rugged unspoilt wilderness, ferocious and prolonged battles over natural resources, cultural and physical isolation, a tremendous foodie culture, and many weird and wonderful animals. Just some of the pillars of Tasmanian literature that have fascinated and enraptured readers across the world. Before I begin writing about … Continue reading Introduction to #TasmanianLitMonth
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Case with a Bang:
Frog and Toad meet Encylopedia Brown with a dash of The Wind in the Willows in the award-winning Detective Gordon series, a charming, whimsical set of five chapter books for ages 6-10. The final book in the series, A Case with a Bang starts off with young mouse Detective Buffy investigating a case of “night … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Case with a Bang:
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Chirri & Chirra, In the Night
If you are familiar with Japanese picture books, you may know that Chirri and Chirra, In the Night is merely the latest (eighth!) entry in the delightful series from author and illustrator Kaya Doi. Translated by David Boyd, this sweet little book is an ode to the magic that nighttime can bring. Chirri and Chirra … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Chirri & Chirra, In the Night
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Story About Afiya
Afiya is a young girl with "fine black skin" and "big brown eyes." Every day the world she sees and experiences leaves a beautiful imprint on her white summer dress: bunches of red roses one day, and butterflies, stalks and petals the next. The images remain—even after washing—until morning when, magically, the dress is again … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Story About Afiya
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