Great opportunity for kids (and adults) to learn cartooning from a legend. A bargain, and 50% of funds go to Room to Read! #cartooning #literacy #schoolholidays #roomtoread

Round 10 of the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund is now open! The fund is for Australian writers and literary sector workers, who can apply for grants between $2k to $10k for travel-based career development.⁠ For more info & to apply: buff.ly/44fDQ1u ✍️

Crocheted /knitted figure by Yulia Ustinova #WomensArt #Summer

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Great ideas and resources now available on our website for Australian School Library Day 2023 on 23 Aug. #ASLD2023 What do you think of our theme? #AdvocacyOpportunity studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/asld/

We're calling on booksellers, librarians, and teachers to take part in a new research project about the processes, considerations, and barriers to hosting 'live literature' events in Australia. Find out more and take our short online surveys here: australiareads.org.au/live-literatur…

The non-fiction collection can support student interests, #readingforpleasure #curriculum & other areas, including #Wellbeing creativity & innovation. Join Madison Madison's Library for this digital event. Find out more at eduwebinar.com.au/webinars/

I’ve got a #threads account - I don’t know if it will ‘replace’ Twitter but I’ll be on both platforms for a while. threads.net/@karenbale

#NSWJob #SNGGThatJob Teaching and Research Support Librarian, The University of Newcastle Full Time (Ongoing) Closing Date: 13/07/2023 More Info: alia.org.au/JobDisplay?Job…

We're looking for those aged 18-69 walking fewer than 5000 steps per day to participate in a 10-week study led by our researchers🔎at our Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. 🧠Keen to explore the health benefits? Find out more here: bit.ly/46WeW9c🚶‍♀️

Calling all Australian #booksellers! Share your experience around hosting live author events as part of our current research project with University of Melbourne. Surveys close Monday 17 July ✍️⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

To celebrate the #MFLA2023, ABC Radio National curated interviews with all 6 shortlisted authors. That’s 12 minutes each on their books, writing, inspirations and personal stories. Essential listening for all who love reading. abc.net.au/radionational/… #MilesFranklin Copyright Agency

I’m SO excited to share this amazing resource with you all! Perfect for the classroom and you get to explore Old Parliament House with me ☺️ Thank you from the bottom of my heart to ABC Education Annabel Astbury and her super talented team! Watch via shorturl.at/uDMX2

We have yet not received any EOI's to coordinate our #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries campaign. Perhaps you are tempted but feeling shy? Truly, it's not as hard as you might think; the main requirement is a bit of drive. COB Thursday is new deadline. Take the leap!

#teacherlibrarians

“Hello! I’m a nurse at Sydney Children’s Hospital intensive care unit, and we’re in need of baby wraps! Soft, light (muslin) wraps are best but any would be so appreciated. We’re in very short supply at the moment and rely on donations.”

I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life. #SupportLibraries

You Can Download Instructions for Over 6,800 Lego Sets For Free at the Internet Archive mymodernmet.com/lego-set-instr… via My Modern Met

We're announcing a contest for Australian School Library Day 2023! Tell us how school libraries and school library staff have had a positive impact on your life, and go into the running for a $100 book voucher for a school library of your choice. bit.ly/3OalBE7

This Book Thinks Ya Deadly offers an inspirational and aspirational array of remarkable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get to know, via @corey_tutt's personal stories. Highly recommended for school libraries and coffee tables everywhere!