Autumn's begun with the changing of colours and the turning of leaves
and we have some fine new books and prints to introduce to you...

Anne Ryan has released two limited edition prints. 
Both very poignant images from the story of Salih

This month you can see more of Lorena Carrington's work in
an exhibition at the historic Buda Homestead in Castlemaine as part of
The Castlemaine State Festival, March 19 to April 14.
 

March 17 

CBCA, Victorian Branch
The Clayton's ZOOM Night
This event is full of practical ideas for using these books in the classroom or library, along with the opportunity for collaboration and discussion.
bookings

March 13 to March 20

Somerset Storyfest
One of Australia's most enduring and innovative literary festivals on the Gold Coast

 March 16 
The Australian Children's Laureate Summit
 One Loud Voice 

March 19 to April 14

Castlemaine State Festival
Castlemaine State Festival, March 19 to April 14.

 March 20

SCBWI Vic at the  Docklands Library
The chance to meet industry professionals - to be motivated,
 inspired, network and, of course, have fun!

Click here to make your booking via Trybooking.com

March 22

A Focus on Reading
Australian Children's Laureate Foundation (ACLF), in partnership with the
State Library of NSW, will deliver an exciting series about creativity and reading 
Three sessions across the day – Primary, Secondary, and one for adults.
 
Australian Children's Laureate, Ursula Dubosarky, will be joined by illustrator
Tohby Riddle for the Primary and Secondary school sessions, where
they will launch their exciting new picture book The March of the Ants.

For the final session, Ursula will be joined by Louise Park, author of 
7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading. The rich discussion between two experts
is an event not to be missed for teachers, teacher librarians and parents.
details

March 30

AAA/CBCA NSW Branch International Conference on Poetry 
This conference will be available on demand from 2021 as a totally pre-recorded online event which will include an online Trade Fair and Bookshop. 
The Curriculum focus is Poetry, with Libby Hathorn as guest Curator and Keynote speaker along with other Australian and International speakers
.
For a full description of the Conference and each session click here

National Gallery Victoria
Offers an excitong program for students and teachers. 
It features new exhibitions including the Triennial and the NGV Collection
with live virtual excursions hosted by NGV educators. These are available
for students of all levels across a range of subject areas.
NGV

 Bologna Children's Book Fair moves to June 2021
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair has changed its dates
for this year’s fair from April to June 14-17, 2021.
As well as a program geared more with al fresco meetings, the organisers have
announced a new extension, 'Bologna Book Plus' which will offer 'a global stage 
to debate the hot topics that have become more relevant due to the pandemic.'
Further details