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Book Week
Book Week 2011 - One World One Story
A fun and entertaining storytelling evening was held at Max Webber Library on Thursday 25 August. Over 60 children, parents and grandparents attended the event to participate in storytelling of three of the short listed books and many other stories from around the world.
The night was a huge success with many happy parents and children saying that they can't wait for the next storytelling event at the library.
The Winners
View the Book of the Year shortlist
The winners were announced on Friday 19 August
Blacktown City Libraries have copies of all the winning and shortlisted books available for loan.
Older Readers Book of the Year 2011
The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett
Younger Readers Book of the Year 2011
The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody
Early Childhood Book of the Year 2011
Maudie and Bear by Jan Ormerod and illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Picture Book of the Year 2011
Mirror by Jeannie Baker
Hamlet by Nicki Greenberg
Eve Pownall Book of the Year 2011
The Return of the Word Spy by Ursula Dubosarsky
Great Book Week Links
Children's Book Council for the last 65 years has initiated the celebration of children's literature.
This site has a range of great activities that the children, parents and the class room teachers can use to explore past and present Children's Book Week titles.