Discussion notes from Literacy Reading Group July 2012

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National Year of Reading Theme for July is Discover, we discussed two articles relating to discover. 

Article 1: Legacy of a lifetime- Megan Johnston in The Sydney Morning Herald Spectrum April 14-15 p 19

 http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/legacy-of-a-lifetime-20120412-1wssv.html

 Members took part in an interesting discussion about “Can objects represent a person’s life?” Some thought it impossible for objects to represent a person’s life as life is so diverse, with many aspects, while objects only give insight into a small part of their life. Others felt that objects left behind can give an impression of what their life was like.The group also spoke about personal special heirlooms passed on from generation to generation that are mementos of the person they belonged to.

 Article 2: Safari Park is elephant Eden- Kris Madden

Traveltalk, March 2012 p40 

Group found this article very enjoyable with lots to discover about an exotic place. Most agreed they would love to travel to Safari Park for an interesting, fun holiday, image riding on and swimming with elephants. We discussed the use and meaning of many words and phrases from both articles, for example – tacitly, acquisitive, detritus, bevelled, patina, meandering and how travelling by elephant “sure beats waiting for a Sydney taxi”.

 

2012 Kibble and Dobbie winners announced

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The winners of this year’s Kibble and Dobbie Literacy Awards have been announced.

The winner of the Nita B Kibble Literacy Award which recognises the work of an established Australian female writer is Five bells by Gail Jones.

On a radiant day in Sydney, four adults converge on Circular Quay, site of the iconic Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Crowds of tourists mix with the locals, enjoying the glorious surroundings and the play of light on water. But each of the four carries a complicated history from elsewhere; each is haunted by past intimacies. (Summary from NoveList Plus)

 

The winner of the Dobbie Encouragement Award which recognises the work of a first published Australian female writer is Past the shallows by Favel Parrett.

Abstract: Harry and Miles live with their father, an abalone fisherman, on the south-east coast of Tasmania. With their mum dead, they are left to look after themselves. When Miles isn’t helping out on the boat they explore the coast and Miles and his older brother, Joe, loves to surf. Harry is afraid of the water.

 

 

Sandy Bröcking – Author of the month

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Come to Parramatta Library on  Wednesday  15th August 2012 1pm – 2pm to hear Sandy Bröcking talk about her latest book.

Think Smart & Lose Weight is an innovative health plan and practical guide for people with diet related issues who want to lose weight and are serious about keeping it off.

No more counting calories and living by the scale, it’s about making small daily changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Sandy Bröcking’s inspiring story is based on her own personal experience and working in the health profession for over 17 years. This innovative health plan is for those who want to lose weight on a daily basis without being forced into a rigorous, radical or expensive diet regime.

Bookings Required

Contact:Parramatta City Library on 9806 5159
 Cost: Free