From the Library Resource Centre (LRC)

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We have received an email notification about an online course called “Illuminating Australian Children’s Literature” as part of the 2025 University of Sydney program, in collaboration with the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). This online course is open to anyone, including School staff and parents of students. 

The course will run online over four weeks using a Canvas learning management system and will include extensive resources.  

Each week you will have access to a pre-recorded lecture (up to one-hour, broken into chunks), using real-world examples that relate to CBCA Book of the Year Award categories and criteria, plus a one-and-a-half-hour interactive Zoom webinar to discuss weekly topics. 

Lectures will be available to view from Fridays 25 April, 2 May, 9 May and 16 May. 

Zoom webinars will be held on Thursdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 May @ 6pm-7.30pm AEST.

Weekly topics for Zoom discussions: 

MAY 1  -  WEEK 1 Reading for pleasure - why personal choice matters

MAY 8  -  WEEK 2 Engaging the reader - developing aesthetic appreciation of picture books, novels and non-fiction

MAY 15 - WEEK 3 Responding to literature - building critical awareness through close reading & paying attention to literary language

MAY 22 - WEEK 4 Choosing quality literature - how to find quality literature - why does quality matter?

The cost for this course is $99 (including GST), with the attached pdf containing full details, the Project Co-ordinator contact, a short introductory video link and links for registration.  

Thank you and best regards,

Elisabeth Wells

Senior Library Information Services Technician