| Ready. Set. Discover Logan Contributor(s): Tyrrell, Karen (Author), Pocock, Aaron (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0994302193 ISBN-13: 9780994302199 Publisher: Digital Future Press OUR PRICE: $11.92 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Australia & Oceania - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8" W x 10" (0.29 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Yana, a refugee, arrives in the City of Logan with her family, feeling alone. She's not sure what children can do in Logan. Yana meets Bunji, an Aboriginal boy at a Logan City library. Bunji shows Yana the best places for kids to explore and play. Join Yana as she discovers Logan for the first time. This is an Australian story, full of fun and innovation. Ready. Set. Discover Logan is an inspiring guide for children and families to explore the City of Logan. It promotes pride, awareness and recognition of Logan City. The book characters, Yana and Bunji, bring Logan to life with pro-active themes of innovation, technology, urban green environment, literacy, assimilation, multi-culturalism, resilience, health, diversity, and acceptance. Karen has dedicated Ready. Set. Discover Logan to the children and families of Logan, our new arrivals and the original people of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She hopes that we all thrive in our urban green community. KarenTyrrell.com "Ready. Set. Discover Logan is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Ready. Set. Discover Logan is sponsored by Logan City Council." |
Contributor Bio(s): Pocock, Aaron: - Aaron has illustrated over 200 children's books. Six years ago, his fantasy characters were emblazoned on a set of Australia Post Office Stamps. His fine art paintings are displayed in art galleries.Tyrrell, Karen: - "Karen Tyrrell writes empowering books to help kids and adults live STRONG through humour and self-belief. She's an experienced Brisbane school teacher, gifted & talented teacher and key note speaker. Karen is a passionate writing workshop presenter and interactive story teller utilising props and fun costumes. She presented several Writing Workshops for ALEA Meanjin Writing Camps at USQ and Brisbane City Libraries in 2017/18. Karen won an Arts Queensland grant for a book to be published in 2018. Karen's acclaimed books include Song Bird Superhero (Song Bird 1), The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2), STOP the Bully, Bailey Beats the Blah, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, Super Space Kids series, Me & Her: A Memoir of Madness, Me & Him: A Guide to Recovery. Karen has won 3 awards, 4 literary grants, 2 sponsorships and a mentorship through the Society of Editors (QLD). Expertise: -Author -Guest Speaker -Workshop Presenter -Anti-Bullying & Self-Help Topics -Interactive Storyteller -Writing Tutor -Power Point -Book Marketing Testimonials: 'Karen's workshop is informative & comprehensive, everything you need to know.' - Jacqui Halpin: Author. 'I was impressed with both her presentation and her generosity in sharing her many tips and insights in the industry.' - Robin Thomas: Author 'Karen generously shares her insight and experience ... jam-packed full of useful information ... she's eager to answer any questions as they arise.' - Chrissy Buyers: Author" |