Originally posted on Magic Fish Dreaming:
Sandon and Merv It was such a delight to attend Folk at Magdas last Saturday night. After hearing my children perform at the launch of Magic Fish Dreaming in October Merv has been persistently and gently encouraging them to attend and perform at this regular event hosted at Magdas.…
Ten Things About Poetry and Me: Nadine Cranenburgh
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…
June Paisa Perkins 