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this process of helping with books is recognised as a legitimate therapeutic tool, bibliotherapy — “the right book to the right child at the right time for the right reason” (Sisk, 1982, p. 224). Many Australian award-winning children’s authors and illustrators have created books about troubled children: libby Gleeson’s Big Dog (1991), a fear of dogs; Susanne Gervay’s I am Jack (2000),bullying, and Ships in the Field (2012), refugees; Margaret Wild’s Old Pig (1999), grief and loss; Di Bates’ Nobody’s Boy (2012), divorce; Aaron Blabey’s Sunday Chutney (2008), always the new girl; Gus Gordon’s Herman and Rosie (2012), loneliness; Kate Constable’s Crow Country (2011), prejudice. the list is endless. Several books, single publication or series, novel or picture book, have been written for the specific purpose of offering comfort to and/or strategies for troubled readers, and that other readers might better understand the problems some children have to deal with, and develop empathy for them. Helen lucas’s A New Star (1996) deals with Sudden infant Death Syndrome (SiDS) from the point of view of a grieving sibling and, a more recent publication, Patch the Brave Heart Lion (2012) by Natalie Halls-Jones and Karen Horsell, tells the story of “a little lion” with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Glenda Millard’s gentle series, The Kingdom of Silk, includes themes such as the death of a baby sister, post-natal depression, a foster child and sibling rivalry. these books are so sensitively written with love and hope that they could be recommended to any child whose family might be so affected. Glenda Millard’s belief in the power of story comes through in this passage from The Tender Moments of Saffron Silk (2012, p.39): “Books are many things: lullabies for the weary, ointment for the wounded, armour for the fearful and nests for those in need of a home.” there is often criticism of too many “issue” books for children. However, the right book at the right time on the right issue can be beneficial to its troubled reader. Among Australian publications alone there is a plethora of books, too many to list here, that can be recommended for a range of issues that children might have. the internet has many sites listing suitable books but very few are Australian. librarians, school and public, with their wealth of knowledge about children’s literature, are the best people to advise on suitable books, Australian and other, at the appropriate level for troubled children. REFERENCES Egoff, S. (1969). Precepts and pleasures: changing emphases in the writing and criticism of children’s literature. in S.Egoff et al (Eds) (pp419-446). Only Connect: Readings on children’s literature. toronto: O.u.P. Fox, J. (1995). Books that help children. Sydney: MBF Australia ltd. Milne, A.A. (1926). In which Pooh goes visiting and gets into a tight place. Winnie the Pooh. Pardeck, J. A. &Pardeck, J.t. (1984).Young people with problems: a guide to bibliotherapy. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. Sisk, D. (1982). Caring and sharing: moral development of gifted students. The ElementarySchool Journal, 82.221-229. 2 Denise Cramsie NEW StRUCtURE FoR tHE CHILDREN’S BooK CoUNCIL oF aUStRaLIa media release as the first step in a major restructure of the Children’s Book Council of australia, a new National Board came together in adelaide recently for their first meeting. Board members are: Angela Briant (tas – National President), Justine Power (ACt), toni Brisland (NSW), John Chisholm (Nt), tina Cavanough (Qld), robyn Cations (SA), Jo Goodman (Vic), Caro Kay (WA). Margaret Hamilton AM (Awards Foundation), Dr Belle Alderman (lu rees Archives), Dr John Cohen OlJ (reading time), Julie Wells (immediate Past President) the Children’s Book Council of Australia is well known for the celebration of outstanding Australian children’s literature during Children’s Book Week. the CBCA is dedicated to continuing to maintain the Book of the year Awards, to promote quality children’s literature and to keeping reading alive for children. the Board has resolved to work towards raising the public profile of the CBCA, to strengthen its place as the peak body for children’s literature in Australia and to continue to build on its international reputation which began sixty seven years ago. this will mean embracing new technologies, developing new partnerships and continuing to advocate for Australian children’s authors, illustrators and publishers, and not least of all, for children. in a statement, National President Angela Briant said: ‘the CBCA is a great Australian example of a national body of expert volunteers who work together with a common purpose. Promoting quality Australian children’s literature is a joy and there are tremendous benefits for children and parents, authors, illustrators, publishers and libraries.’ Angela Briant is available for interview on 0407280255, email: angelabriant@gmail.com
Dates for your diary 2013 18 – 19 maRCH teen Master Classes at the State library 20 maRCH World Storytelling Day 21 maRCH Annual CBC Book Sale 2 aPRIL international Children’s Book Day 9 aPRIL AAA - ANtiCiPAtE! APPrECiAtE! APPlAuD! the Short list 6 – 7 may teen Master Classes at the State library 14 may the Maurice Saxby lecture NSW State library 20 – 26 may Sydney Writers’ Festival 1 JUNE Entries close for the Aspiring Writers Competition 30 JUNE last day for orders with guarantee to be delivered by Book Week Merchandise 11 JULy Merchandise packing day 16 JULy Entries close for Stories on Screen 22-23 JULy teen Master Classes at the State library 16 aUgUSt CBCA Book of the year announcement 16 aUgUSt Primary schools review the Short list for younger readers # 17 – 23 aUgUSt CHILDREN’S BooK WEEK 23 aUgUSt Judges Dinner 31 aUgUSt Nomination close for the lady Cutler Award 5 SEPtEmBER Stories on Screen Showcase 21 SEPtEmBER AGM CBCA NSW 14 – 15 oCtoBER teen Master Classes at the State library 19 NovEmBER lady Cutler Dinner # School based event. Why not consider nominating a host school to participate? OuR AnnuAl BOOk SAle oNE Day oNLy 3 – 6pm thursday 21 march Please put the enclosed flyer on your notice board and fix the day in your diary. Don’t miss out this year! unlike many book sales these books have quality because our donating publishers use this day to promote their writers and our writer members donate signed copies of their publications. teachers who know the books will be there to help you make the best choices for your school. New books for all age groups, including some good reading for yourself. New hardbacks $9, paperbacks $6. Many older editions $2 or $1. Other books are free. twelve paperback books for only $50. Spend $50 and get another book free of charge. For members only, a further 10% off the bottom line. We will invoice you or your school or library or take credit cards or cash. unlimited free parking outside our office at the NSW Writers Centre, rozelle. vale Jan ormerod Australian-born author and illustrator Jan Ormerod died in Cambridge England, on 23 January after a long illness. She was 67. Ormerod was immersed in the visual arts since childhood, pulling inspiration from numerous sources including comic book art. After attending art school, Ormerod became an Associate of the Western Australian institute of technology and Design in Education. She also taught in secondary school programs and in a teachers college before moving to the uK. in 1980. Becoming a mother was a deeply formative experience for Ormerod who hadn’t planned on having children. She relished the interaction between child and parent when reading a book and incorporated this intimacy into her work. Ormerod’s first picture book Sunshine (1981) won the Mother Goose Award and was voted Australian Picture Book of the year. She published more than 50 books in her lifetime; other notable titles included Moonlight, Goodbye Mousie, Miss Mouse’s Day, Lizzie Nonsense, Water Witcher, and 101 Things to Do with a Baby! 3
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