Earth Hour 2009

Remember, Saturday 28th March 8.30pm - 9.30 pm is Earth Hour. People of all ages can do good things to help the environment. We will be turning off our TV and our lights. How about you?

March News

Hi Everyone,
I've got some exciting news. Some of you already know that Audrey of the Outback has been shortlisted for the Western Australian Children's Choice Awards for 2009 - WAYRBA.

But it has also just been given an International Award, a White Raven. This is from the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany. The award is given to books that deserve worldwide attention because of their universal themes (meaning anyone in any country can understand what it's about) and because of the good writing and artwork.

I'm reading through the galley proofs of Audrey's Big Secret at the moment. Galley proofs are where the words for the book are set out the way they will look in the finished book, but they are still loose pages. This means we get to read through it to make sure it is smooth and has no typing mistakes, and also we make sure that the pictures are in the correct place and match the words. Ann James, as always, is doing a brilliant job of the drawings. I love Ann's work and she and Audrey are rather close. Ann understands Audrey. Check out the drawing from Audrey Goes to Town of Boy, Audrey and Dougie on Audrey's Fun Page.

I think you're going to love Audrey's Big Secret. It has two new characters and more about the ones we already know.

bye,
Christine Harris



Author Photo: by David Harris

Audrey Cartoon Competition Winner!

This is Sophie Steel, winner of the 'Audrey of the Outback Cartoon Competition'. Her prize is a cute sheep bag and certificate.

Sophie lives in Northern Territory and, in just 8 pictures, she told a story about 'Audrey and the Injured Joey'. Very cleverly done.

A prize for 'Good Work' went to Kartina Ashe in Queensland.
Kartina has a wonderful eye for colour. She has won an autographed copy of Audrey Goes To Town and a certificate.

Don't forget the 'Write a Review Competition' is still open until the end of March. The prize for that is an author visit to your school.
Click here to remind yourself of the details.