Australian Children’s Literature - Short Course Online

There is a lot on offer at the University of Sydney from April 24th through until May 22nd, 2025 - a whole month of online courses about Australian Children's Literature.

In conjunction with 'The Children's Book Council of Australia', the 'Illuminating' program is held online and hosted, designed and presented by Professor Alyson Simpson.  The course presents the Zoom webinar portion on Thursdays - May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd @ 6pm ~ 7:30pm AEST.  

And... the Lectures will be available to view on Fridays - April 25th, May 2nd, 9th and 16th.  

So, what is in it this time, you ask? 

Well, it will highlight the CBCA Shortlist and all the Award winners.  You'll get valuable content and discussion of the teaching realm and what can be done to support student ~ readers.
Below is a quick breakdown of the content:

Week 1 - May 1 - Reading for pleasure and why your choice matters
Week 2 - May 18 - engaging the reader through picture book novels, and non-fiction
Week 3 - May 15 - responding to literature - building a critical awareness through interpreting literary language
Week 4 - May 22 - Choosing quality literature - how to find it and why it matters.

Of course, you have access to the recorded material - broken up into one-hour blocks.

Either way, pop over to the CBCA Link and find out everything you need to enjoy this short course and register.  

If you need some questions answered, then contact: [email protected]  OR ring: 02 9351 6329

PS - It is only $99AUD so get in fast!

ENJOY!!!!!