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A message from Rotary District 9810 Governor Shia Smart about the Rotary DG Family Project Books for Kids Campaign.
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One of the active Books in Homes fund-raising campaigns we've mentioned to you in the past is the Rotary DG Family Project Books for Kids Campaign, which has been organised by Rotary District 9810 in Melbourne and which was due to wind up mid year. However, District Governor Shia Smart recently advised us that with the Covid-19 causing havoc everywhere, Rotary is happy to defer the campaign until Term 1, 2021. By then (hopefully!) life will have returned to normal, and the new schools on the Program will be able to focus on rolling it out. Rotarians, as well as Ansvar Insurance who have committed $10,000 to the initiative via their Community Education Grant, will also be able to attend the various Book Giving Assemblies. We encourage you to donate to ensure that as many schools as possible from the Bay to the Hills of Melbourne can be added to the Program. You can DONATE HERE and we thank you for your generosity.
Speaking of generosity, we want to do a big shout out to those of you who have donated to our Postage Fund after a recent call out. We've raised $279 against a target of $2000. This will start the ball rolling in getting donated new books out to children in bushfire affected areas, as well as remote and Indigenous communities around Australia. If you can help nudge that figure towards the 25% funded mark of $500 then that would be great. Then hopefully we can stretch it to $1000 then $1500 until we reach the immediate short-term target within this ongoing campaign.
In the interim, we hope you and your families have been flourishing during lock-down and still remain safe and healthy. On the Program front we are continuing as before... the Term 2 Program is being switched into Term 3 (our usual non-operational term). We'll keep you posted on developments.
We also have some sad news... our wonderful volunteer Social Media Coordinator Kate Millar is leaving us. Kate is a writer, editor and communications professional from Brisbane. Kate has done a wonderful job managing our social media, in particular our Instagram page. Kate is about to set up her editing / writing small business. We wish her good fortune and will still stay in touch as she thrives and grows in a manner in which we know she will. Thanks, Kate.
And for those of you who haven't connected with us on social media, please Like, Add or Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for regular updates on the charity's activities.
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Peter Large
Chief Executive Officer &
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
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FEATURE ARTICLE:
JIBBERNOCKY LAUNCHED
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Melbourne-based independent publisher Black Hare Press has just released a new speculative fiction anthology for children called Jibbernocky, and profits from the book will be donated to Books in Homes Australia, as well as Books in Homes USA. There are monsters, snarks, Alice in Wonderland re-tellings, Jabberwocky-inspired poems, fairies, dancing elephants and talking mice contained in the pages of Jibbernocky. The stories and poems are thrilling, creepy, funny, and spooky! This is the perfect bedtime reading (to be read by torchlight from under your blanket) for young readers aged 8 to 12.
Black Hare Press had a lot of help putting this AMAZING charity edition title together, with illustrations and stories donated from around the world, as well as from Australian and American authors. You can read more about the book on the Jibbernocky website: https://www.jibbernocky.com/
If you'd like to support Books in Homes in a new exciting way, then please grab a copy. The ebook download / purchase link is HERE. You can also get hold of the hardback and paperback editions through Amazon Australia. Just CLICK HERE to order. The print editions are also available through Barnes & Noble, Booktopia and other online bookstores.
For those of you contemplating a purchase, not only will you get a SPECTACULARLY GORGEOUS copy of the book that you and your family can read at home, but you can take comfort in knowing that the profits will help bring more students onto the Books in Homes Program!
A profound thanks to Black Hare Press for your commitment and kindness in supporting the Books in Homes' vision... to create an Australia where every child and family has access to books in the home.
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Sponsor: Taysols
Location: Taysols has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Website: www.taysols.com.au
What does Taysols do?
Taysols is Australia's leading consulting, hosting and support partner for Performance Management, Business Intelligence and Data Discovery solutions.
How long has Taysols been supporting Books in Homes Australia?
Since 2012, so Taysols is just entering its ninth year.
What schools does Taysols sponsor?
Strelley Community School, which is a remote Aboriginal independent community school located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Thanks, Taysols!
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What part of your work most interests you?
The research—engaging people on an emotional, intellectual level, mainly that bit.
How did you choose your career path?
It chose me, I was heading towards Occupational Therapy but I got work acting in a Theatre-In-Education team when I was younger.
Who has inspired you most in life? Why?
The most? Probably Albert Schweitzer. I saw a documentary about him when I was younger then became interested in his thoughts.
What did you most enjoy about school?
I was in a very modern Open Space Unit in 1970, orange carpet on the walls, and soundproof ‘Withdrawal Rooms’. It was an especially vibrant environment.
What did you hate most about school?
I was dyslexic and I needed glasses to see clearly so until I got a pair, I disliked sport because I kept getting hit in the head by whatever ball was thrown my way (I could never see them coming).
What advice would you give your 10-year old self?
Use a dictionary. Memorise things for fun and enjoyment.
What three children’s books were your favourites when you were at school?“
Swallows and Amazons (Arthur Ransome), The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Hugh Lofting), and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (Virginia Lee Burton).
What three things would you take to a desert island?
Akubra hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
And just for fun, choose your preference below:
Lions, tigers or bears (oh my!)? Oh my!
Jelly babies or jelly snakes? Snakes.
Spring, summer, autumn or winter? All of them.
Tennis or cricket? Soccer.
Passionfruit or mangoes? Yes, thanks!
Ghosts or goblins? Zombies.
Planes, trains or automobiles? A good pair of shoes.
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger or Ron Weasley? Harry.
Fantasy or sci-fi? Can't I have both?
Running or yoga? Pool table or chess.
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FUN BOOK FACTS WITH RACHEL
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Pippi Longstocking’s full name is Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking.
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Fun Book Facts have been contributed by Role Model and emerging author, Rachel Armstrong, who is located in Townsville, Qld. You can read more about Rachel here: www.rachelarmstrongauthor.com.au
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THE CHILDREN OF MOONSHADOW COMPETITION
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We have 5 copies of of The Children of Moonshadow to be won!
Written by Angelique Preau, this book is about a place called Spearmint Village where many children roam on the streets. When children start disappearing, snatched from the streets in the dark, and unearthly cries are heard in the night, the people of Spearmint wish the children would return. But not many are willing to risk their lives in order to find them except for three enterprising teenagers who find a clue and who ultimately embark on a dangerous journey to recover the children and reveal the culprits.
To enter the competition just send an email to support@booksinhomes.com.au with the following information:
1. Email Subject Line: THE CHILDREN OF MOONSHADOW COMPETITION
2. Your full name
3. Your school name (if applicable)
4. Your address
5. Your phone number
6. Answer the following question:
What is the name of the author of the The Children of Moonshadow?
COMPETITION RULES:
* The closing date for the competition is Friday 15 May 2020 at 5:00pm (AEST – Sydney time).
* The competition is open to all subscribers of THE BRIDGE (students, Schools, Role Models, Sponsors and others) excluding any employees of Books in Homes Australia.
* Enter as many times as you like for more chances to win.
* The first five correct and complete, randomly selected entries will be deemed the winners of one set (containing two books) each.
• Only one prize will be awarded per person or school.
* The competition will be drawn on Monday 18 May 2020 at 11:00am.
* The winners will be notified by email on Tuesday 19 May 2020, and the prizes will be mailed to the addresses of the five winners included in the emails of the winning entries.
* The winners' names will be published in the next issue of THE BRIDGE (#66, May 2020).
Good luck!
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MAINFREIGHT CALENDAR – MAY 2020
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The May 2020 image was illustrated by Jessica Grover
(Age 6) from Doonside Public School (NSW).
CLICK on the image above to download the calendar page.
Provided courtesy of Mainfreight.
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