In this session Pauline McLeod will look at how the publishing industry has managed the COVID-19 situation and what it has meant for children’s books sales globally and locally. She will discuss the Australian Children’s Book Industry best sellers, the Riverbend Books best sellers and what trends are predicted for 2021. At the conclusion of the talk, the Book Links AGM will be held. This is a free event, but donations welcome and are tax deductible.

During this session we will have guest readers presenting winning stories from the Story Links short story writing competition. The stories will be written by children from Grades 4 - 6.

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The 2020 - 2021 Australian Children's Laureate, Ursula Dubosarsky will address the topic, The Library's Child: Read For Your Life. Members of Book Links $25, non-members $30 Food and drink provided. Wednesday 19 May, 2021, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School Corinda, 6:00pm for refreshments, 7:00 lecture starts. This lecture is aimed at teachers, teacher-librarians, librarians, parents and any adults with an interest in Children's Literature.