JANUARY 20, 2023
BY JAMES BENNETT
Newsletter Update 2023
This year, James Bennett Public library customers will be receiving two newsletters.
The first, Between the Lines will focus on new release titles; including print, audio and digital, as well as curated title lists, title and publisher spotlights and what James Bennett staff are loving!
The second, Behind the Cover will focus on the products and services that James Bennett has on offer. Each month will be themed and will offer valuable information on how these services will benefit your library and your patrons, as well as offer free videos, advice and training.
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Recent News Releases
August 19, 2024
Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s Deadly Collection was launched on the 4th August, 2023. “The Deadly Collection was born from co-design with our local First Nations communities, who asked for stronger visibility of their culture and stories within our library collection. In Aboriginal English, the word ‘Deadly’ has a similar meaning to the...
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August 7, 2024
What an extravaganza of new stories we've got waiting for you on StoryBox HubThere’s the delightful Bowerbird Blues, written and illustrated by the talented Aura Parker and performed by the wonderful Megan Daley. This playful story of a bowerbird searching for connection and a place to belong is sure to...
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How to prepare today for critical media literacy issues of the future
July 31, 2024
This article was originally written and shared on the PressReader blog. To read the full article, scroll through to the end.The need for media literacy isn’t new — but our current cultural climate and digital ecosystem certainly give today’s issues a unique spin. Even as teachers, librarians and institutions are...
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In Conversation with Sandie Docker
July 18, 2024
What inspires your writing?I never really know! Sometimes, it’s a tv show, other times, just an experience. The Redgum River Retreat was inspired by the Antique’s Roadshow, The Lyrebird Ladies Choir came from an article about older women experiencing homelessness. What is your writing process like?Flying by the seat of my...
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In Conversation with Mark Wales!
July 15, 2024
We were very lucky to receive a visit from former SAS Commander, as well as Survivor and Mad Max Superstar; Mark Wales! What did you find the most challenging about writing Outrider in comparison to Survivor: Life in the SAS?The most challenging thing – because the first one was non fiction,...
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StoryBox has some wonderful new releases to share with you
June 28, 2024
Too Loud Lily is the delightful story of Lily Hippo who discovers - with the help of Miss Loopiola, her new music and drama teacher - that she’s exactly the right kind of loud. Written by Sofie Laguna, illustrated by Kerry Argent and performed by the incomparable Dolly Diamond, this story...
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