eNewsletters

This is the archive of our monthly e-newsletters. These are published in between the publication of our quarterly newsletter, What's the story? 

December 2011.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching! And, if you’re anything like me, your head is full of lists of things to be done quick-smart.

Just to add to your list – a quick round up of children’s literature type news. Happy reading and happy holidays! We’ll be in touch again in February.
~ Annie, Storylines editor.

 

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Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award presentation.

There was a good crowd of well wishers at Turnbull House, in Wellington, on 21 November when booksellers Ruth and John McIntyre of the Children’s Bookshop in Kilbirnie were presented with the Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award for services to children’s literature. They were nominated for this award by the Wellington Children’s Book Association who not only put together a comprehensive and compelling nomination but also organised the venue and the refreshments. Those of us who went from Auckland to represent Storylines had only to make sure we didn’t miss our flights or forget the certificate. Flying to Wellington was a bit dodgy that day with flights delayed or cancelled because of high winds but we made it in plenty of time and were grateful for the organisational powers of the Wellington Children’s Book Association.

Betty herself was unable to be there but had written in appreciation of the choice of the McIntyres as a couple whose work in spreading the word about good children’s books went far beyond the call of duty. John and Ruth alternated in presenting an interesting overview of the development of their business,  followed by a slideshow.

~ Helen Beckingsale.

 

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Storylines manuscript awards numbers.

The judging panels have had their boxes of manuscripts delivered, and they’re all ready to read the entries.

The numbers this year are:

• The Storylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award 22 entries.
• The Storylines Joy Cowley Award 205 entries.
• The Storylines Tessa Duder Award 17 entries.

 

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Arts Foundation Awards – honour for Dunedin illustrator.

Congratulations to Dunedin artist David Elliot, winner of the inaugural $10,000 Mallinson Rendel Award for a children's book illustrator.

Storylines members, including Trust chair Libby Limbrick and Trustees Rosemary Tisdall and Tessa Duder, were among the 500-plus audience at the Arts Foundation black tie dinner held at Auckland’s new Viaduct Events Centre on 28 November.

It was a truly splendid occasion, mingling with representatives of the art world - artists, dancers, choreographers, film makers, potters, photographers, actors and writers. 

Ten artists were presented with awards totalling $360,000, including the Arts Foundation Laureate and New Generation Awards, the Marti Friedlander Photographic Award and the inaugural Mallinson Rendel Illustrator's Award. 

The Mallinson Rendel Award was established through a donation from Ann Mallinson following the sale of Mallinson Rendel Publishing. To be presented biennially, the award recognises the extraordinary talent of New Zealand’s children's book illustrators and singles out one for special recognition of past achievement and ongoing potential. The judges were Joy Cowley, Graham Beattie and John McIntyre.
 

Storylines sends sincere congratulations to David, with thanks to Ann Mallinson for her vision and generosity in setting up the award. To have children's artists recognized among 'adult' awards was a fabulous sight to see!
 

If you're in Auckland, check out The Arts Foundation Wynyard Quarter Arts Series until 11 December.
 

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Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People.

Enrolments are now open for 2012 for the Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People OP6273. For more information go to the Certificate's page on the Open Polytechnic site. If your 2012 enrolment is received before 5pm 19 December you will be charged 2011 fees, not 2012 fees, so it's worth your while enrolling early.