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Mologa – 100 Years of Community
The Mologa War Memorial is a lasting place of commemoration; a lonely reminder of a once thriving Victorian town and a testament to its community today. My hope is, as we all adjust to the changes taking place in our lives, that we take time to reflect and consider others. Let’s endeavour to emulate that same sense of community spirit of one hundred years before. The people rallied, they persevered and their monument was built.
READ, READ, READ! & Use the Teachers’ Notes
Reading stories is one of the most important gifts we bestow to our children on their journey to literacy. Not only that, books take you on adventures to magical places, can step you back in time, engage you in intriguing mystery and make us laugh out loud! They are also a magnificent tool to ease anxiety.
Remembrance Day 2019 – the legacy to never forget
Charlie, George and Albert Marlow – Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Today marks one hundred years since the first Armistice Day was commemorated across the world in 1919.
On Writing History: The Power of Place
I’ll be sharing my thoughts with teachers on writing history and its value at the ALEA Conference – Melbourne this week – The Power of Place.
Follow After Me Arrives!
I’ll be sharing my thoughts with teachers on writing history and its value at the ALEA Conference – Melbourne this week – The Power of Place.
Cover Reveal – Follow After Me
Thanks to the awesome team at Big Sky Publishing and Think Productions I can reveal the striking cover of my YA novel to be released in March next year. Here’s a little of the blurb! Two young women, a century apart, are mysteriously connected by a tiny key. Will they...
Remembering
Thank you for your words, your courage and your willingness to sacrifice so much. The spirit you helped to forge lives on in the legacy you left behind … we haven’t forgotten. X
Touring with Australia Remembers
Meeting caring students like these brings a smile! So many thoughtful and mature questions from little people. We’ve just returned from our Australia Remembers tour of north and western Queensland. Now we’re off on a blog tour. There are lots of interviews and...
Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials
Unpacking new books! Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials is perfect for primary curriculum needs and the lead in to Remembrance Day. Complete with thought-provoking questions, in-built activities and supported by teacher notes! Now...
Cover Reveal – Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials
Thanks to the awesome team at Big Sky Publishing I can reveal the striking cover of my latest book to be released in October 2018, just in time for Remembrance Day and my author tour of North and Western Queensland. Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and...
Maleny Celebration of Books
Bring the kids and enjoy the Storytime Party at the Maleny Celebration of Books Festival – Saturday July 14 -10-11.30 am, Maleny Library. I’m presenting with the talented team of Aleesah Darlison, Emma Middleton, TM Clark, Rachel Noble and Kellie Byrnes. Dress up as...
The Legacy to Remember
A century has passed, and another generation holds the legacy to remember close to their hearts. One hundred years to the day since the death of Sgt. Charlie Marlow, my newlywed son and daughter-in-law stood by Charlie’s grave. They honoured Daniel’s...
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