Originally posted on Ripple Poetry :
? 1. What is your earliest memory of poetry? The earliest poems I remember hearing were ‘Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace’ by AA Milne, and The Swing, ‘Bed in Summer’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. I enjoyed imagining myself as a soldier in a beefeater hat and hearing words about…
Ten Things About Poetry and Me: Stephen Whiteside
Originally posted on Ripple Poetry :
Stephen Whiteside ? 1.What is your earliest memory of poetry? My father read me the poetry of Banjo Paterson when I was a young child. I loved the bouncy rhythms, the clever rhymes, the rollicking stories, the colourful characters, the rich settings. In short, I loved everything about it! Banjo…
Writing Journeys & the Power of Words
Saturday 29th April 2017, was a day to be inspired as authors shared their writing journeys and ideas on the power of words with writers and readers gathered at Bracken Ridge Library. Both sessions were chaired by Sheryl Gwyther (introduced by Adele Moy), an Australian children’s author. She writes novels, chapter books, short stories andContinue reading “Writing Journeys & the Power of Words”
Freedom For Every Child
Originally posted on Magic Fish Dreaming:
From the Perkins Family Archive I wish for every child in the world, freedom from war, freedom from hunger, free education, and someone who cares for them and loves to read them poetry. Thanks so much to the following people for their much valued and precious feedback on Magic…
Guest at Children’s Book Academy Blog
Originally posted on Magic Fish Dreaming:
Presenting at Sandcliffe Writers Festival photo courtesy of Jo Hoffman “One of the best parts of running the Children’s Book Academy is seeing the beautiful books that our students make. This one is from June Perkins who took our Self-Publishing with Crowdfunding course, co-taught by Jed Alexander and myself.…
June Paisa Perkins 