Library 

Lucie Hill

Library Technician

Next term Kingswood Primary School will be welcoming the acclaimed Children’s Author, Coral Vass. 

Here is the link to her website where you can read all about her and the books she has written:

https://www.coralvass.com/about

On Wednesday 14th August, Coral Vass will be speaking to all students about how she finds her inspiration for writing and the importance of reading. She will also be conducting a Writer’s Workshop for the Year 5 and 6 students.

Here is Coral’s Bio:

Coral is an award-winning children’s author, presenter, editor and reviewer. She has a background in Media, and this year marks her 20th published children’s book. Her books include Sorry Day 2018 (Speech Pathology Awards Book of the Year and 2019 CBCA Book of the Year - Eve Pownall Award), Grandma’s Treasured Shoes (2021 Caleb Book of the Year), and Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination (2023 CBCA Notable and shortlisted for 2023 Speech Pathology Book of the Year). 

Coral’s books have appeared on ABCTV’s Playschool as well as on Story Box Library. Coral is an ambassador for Reading Out of Poverty and is passionate about children’s literacy and giving all children equal opportunity to learn. 

As well as writing, Coral loves to visit schools, kindergartens and libraries. She shares her passion for children’s picture books with storytelling and writing workshops that ignite imagination and help children create their very own stories. Coral runs a variety of different sessions tailored to your school's curriculum and teaching objectives, from Kindergarten through to Yr 10. The workshops cover topics such as: Advance Writing Techniques, Poetry, Character Development, Story Themes and Motifs, The Importance of Reading, Writing for Children, Opening Sentences, Self-Editing and Where Do Ideas Come From.

Students have the opportunity to pre-purchase books by Coral. The link to Lamont Books is on the poster in this newsletter. All orders need to be completed by Wednesday 31st July to receive the books to be signed during Coral’s visit.

I would like to thank the following Year 5 students who have been helping to put away the returned library books when I am not there. It is such a great help and it keeps the library tidy and in order. 

A very big thank you to Ruby, Daisy, Sophie, Lola, Carolyn, Lucy, Lara, Cassandra, Isla, Alexi and Sophia.