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book_of_the_year:older_readers_2021 [2021/06/28 01:30] mylee.joseph_sl.nsw.gov.aubook_of_the_year:older_readers_2021 [2021/06/28 01:36] (current) mylee.joseph_sl.nsw.gov.au
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 ====== Shortlist: Book of the Year: Older Readers ====== ====== Shortlist: Book of the Year: Older Readers ======
 +Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry intended for ages 13-18 years.
  
 ===== Ideas for using the books ===== ===== Ideas for using the books =====
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 Samantha Caruana-Butler's {{ :wiki:older_readers_2021.pdf |presentation slides}} from the Book Week Forum  Samantha Caruana-Butler's {{ :wiki:older_readers_2021.pdf |presentation slides}} from the Book Week Forum 
  
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   * Children's Books Daily review https://childrensbooksdaily.com/book_reviews/when-rain-turns-to-snow/   * Children's Books Daily review https://childrensbooksdaily.com/book_reviews/when-rain-turns-to-snow/
   * Video of Jane Godwin talking about the book https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=693979441148046   * Video of Jane Godwin talking about the book https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=SEO----&v=693979441148046
 +  * [[https://cbca.org.au/book/when-rain-turns-to-snow | CBCA judges comments, link to teachers notes and Reading Time review]] 
  
 **Cath Moore //Metal Fish, Falling Snow.// Text Publishing 9781922330079** **Cath Moore //Metal Fish, Falling Snow.// Text Publishing 9781922330079**
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   * Video of Cath Moore talking about her book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRwDXDTKX54   * Video of Cath Moore talking about her book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRwDXDTKX54
   * "You do not have to explain who and what you are. That is not your job. There are many things you must do, though. You must realise that your words and wishes are your own. You must rise up when anger draws you to confront injustice and sit down when you are tired and need to rest. You must love and laugh and cry, reach out for help and draw on your inner strength. You are a wondrous mix of people, places, songs and stories. You might not feel it now, but that is a gift you will unwrap when the time is right for you." A [[https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2020/07/02/a-letter-from-cath-moore-to-readers-of-metal-fish-falling-snow/ | letter]] Cath Moore wrote to her readers   * "You do not have to explain who and what you are. That is not your job. There are many things you must do, though. You must realise that your words and wishes are your own. You must rise up when anger draws you to confront injustice and sit down when you are tired and need to rest. You must love and laugh and cry, reach out for help and draw on your inner strength. You are a wondrous mix of people, places, songs and stories. You might not feel it now, but that is a gift you will unwrap when the time is right for you." A [[https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2020/07/02/a-letter-from-cath-moore-to-readers-of-metal-fish-falling-snow/ | letter]] Cath Moore wrote to her readers
 +  * [[https://cbca.org.au/book/metal-fish-falling-snow | CBCA judges comments, Reading Time review and link to teachers notes]]
  
 **Christie Nieman //Where We Begin.// Pan Macmillan Australia 9781743535660** **Christie Nieman //Where We Begin.// Pan Macmillan Australia 9781743535660**
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