Book Week

Years 7 and 8 celebrated Book Week on Tuesday 25 August with an inspiring and engaging talk from award winning author and editor, Sue Whiting.

Sue writes for many age groups, from picture books through to Young Adult, including the best selling novels, ‘Missing’ and, ‘The Book Of Chance, ‘ as well as ‘Promises And Other Lies.’

Sue talked about the importance of being an idea collector. She talked about ideas as lego blocks, imagining how they interconnect. She also asked the girls to begin world building, creating tension and suspense with a menacing and eerie setting atmosphere.

On Wednesday 26 August Years 9 and 10 were treated to a thought provoking and hugely informative talk about the craft of writing by author, Allison Tait. Allison is a multi genre writer, journalist, creative writing teacher and speaker, writing many Young Adult novels including ‘The Mapmaker Chronicles,’ ‘The Maven and Reeve Mysteries’ as well as ‘Danger Road.’ Allison is co- founder of the ‘Your Kid’s Next Read,’ podcast and community as well as former co- host of the top rating ‘So You Want To be A Writer,’ podcast.

Allison spoke to the girls about making as much trouble for your character, when writing, as possible, and making them uncomfortable. She encouraged the girls to be observant in daily life; If it makes you ask ‘Wow’ or if it makes you ask, ‘Why?’ – Write it down!

Wednesday also saw some interesting book characters lurking about! Our dress up day was a sight to behold with creative and imaginative characters everywhere, all raising money for the CWF (Catholic Charitable Works Fund).

Student Reflection: This week we had an amazing talk with a book writer and publisher. We learnt about creating ideas and how to build a feeling by the little details. This was a great experience. (Antonella, Year 8).

Mrs Nicole Harada, Teacher/Librarian