Thursday, 30 April 2009

Event: Queanbeyan Library Book Buzz Club Reading

It was so much fun to read to the fabulous kids from Queanbeyan Library's Book Buzz Club. The kids gather on the last day of every month to hear a story, do a craft, then choose a book and borrow it to take home and review.

The librarians offer the kids a star rating system to review the books, then compile a list of top nominations for best book.

What a wonderful way to get kids involved in reading!

After reading Riley and the Sleeping Dragon to the kids, we then did some Chinese paper cutting and of course - folded red paper aeroplanes. You can see recipes for great paper planes here.


Many thanks to Lynette and Emma for organizing.

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Event: Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at North Ainslie Primary School, Canberra

29 April 2009

North Ainslie Primary School

Canberra

I had a fantastic time reading to the kids of North Ainslie Primary School - who had some fabulous questions for me to answer. I love it when the kids really think hard about the storyline of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon and explore what it means.

The kids even presented me with a lovely gift at the end. Huge thanks to Marni Watson for organizing such a fantastic visit.

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Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Canberra's Got Style Blog Mention

The delectable Nina from the Canberra's Got Style - an illustrious blog on all things beautiful and stylish - made mention of Beijing Tai Tai in one of her personal blogs... so fab to know people with style are reading and enjoying Tai Tai!

Thanks, Nina!

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Sunday, 26 April 2009

beijingkids Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Book Giveaway

Thanks to beijingkids magazine for promoting Riley and the Sleeping Dragon via book giveaways of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon.

The magazine also sponsored the release of the book via a launch event ad in the November 2008 issue of beijingkids.

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Inspired Beijing Inspiring Expat Spouse Profile

I was thrilled to be featured as an Inspiring Expat Spouse on the Inspired Beijing website for December 2008. You can read the entire story here.

I was also featured in the online newsletter. Many thanks to the amazing (and very inspiring) Jasmine Keele.

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City Weekend Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Event Promo

City Weekend were incredibly supportive of my books, even my picture book - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon.

Here a small promo from the 20 November 2008 issue, for a book reading event at Garden Books in Beijing.

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City Weekend Beijing Tai Tai Sponsorship Ads

I received incredibly generous support via advertising sponsorship with City Weekend magazine, Beijing, who were an affiliate during the publication of my book Beijing Tai Tai.

Indeed, much of the work that went into Beijing Tai Tai was written for City Weekend during my tenure as Family Matters Columnist.

Eternal thanks to Lee Mack, Erica Chen and Kevin Lee.


City Weekend - 15 January 2009


City Weekend - 1 January 2009


City Weekend - 18 Decmber 2008


City Weekend - 4 December 2008

City Weekend - Parents & Kids Supplement, December 2008

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Australian Women Online Beijing Tai Tai Book Giveaway

The wonderful Deborah Robinson of AWO was keen to have book giveaways of both Riley and the Sleeping Dragon and Beijing Tai Tai. We had some great responses!

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Australian Women Online - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Book Giveaway

The wonderful Deborah Robinson of AWO was keen to have book giveaways of both Riley and the Sleeping Dragon and Beijing Tai Tai. We had some great responses!

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Little Star Magazine Circuit - 3e Reading

This article appeared on the Little Star magazine website, talking about my reading at the gorgeous 3e International Kindergarten in Beijing.

Read the entire article here.

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City Weekend Online Photo Gallery Promo

Such a thrill to have my Beijing Tai Tai book launches featured on the front page of the CW website...

You can check out the gallery of photos at City Weekend here.

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Media List

2 June 2011
Appearance in Alphabet Street Melbourne's New Mini Mag

16 May 2011
handmade living in Style Magazine

April 2011
Mention in Tiny Concept article in Australian Homespun magazine

April 2011
handmade living Review in Australian Homespun magazine

4 April 2011
Author of the Month - Bug in a Book

1 April 2011
Article: Standing Room Only at International Women's Day Event

11 March 2011
Article: Celebrating the Achievements of Women

4 March 2011
Author profile in the Cowra Guardian for International Women's Day

March 2011
handmade living in Embroidery & Cross Stitch magazine

20 February 2011
handmade living in Shop4Kids magazine

February 2011
Curious Koala and handmade living Giveaway on Alphabet Street

14 January 2011
handmade living in the West Australian

21 December 2010
handmade living in Canberra Times Relax Magazine

19 December 2010
handmade living excerpt in the Herald Sun 

10 December 2010
ABC666 Radio Interview for handmade living

4 December 2010
handmade living on A Little Red Ribbon

2 December 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Review in Buzz Words

2 December 2010
Handmade Canberra Times Feature

1 December 2010
Kids Book Review interview in Buzz Words

26 November 2010
handmade living Blog Tour Schedule - appearances on 15 blogs and websites

25 November 2010
Gift Hamper and handmade living Giveaway in the Canberra Weekly

23 November 2010
handmade living in the Canberra Weekly

23 November 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Review on Writing Out Loud

15 November 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Launch Ad in Buzz Words

15 November 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Blog Tour - appearances on 18 blogs and websites

11 November 2010
Riley Book Giveaway in the Canberra Weekly

23 September 2010
My Books on Australian Writers Rock!!!

18 September 2010
Interview, Books Before Bedtime

10 September 2010
Local Author Display at Civic Library, Canberra

8 September 2010
Handmade Revolutionaries Article in lip mag

1 September 2010
MOCCA Spring Fete Advertising Postcards

26 August 2010
Author Photo on MAEVE Magazine's blog

16 August 2010
Kids Book Review in Buzz Words

3 July 2010
Interview on The Book Designer website

4 June 2010
Riley Books and handmade living. in Canberra Times Handmade Market Feature

9 May 2010
handmade living. in the Canberra Times

20 April 2010
Author Interview on Miss Helen Writes

18 April 2010
Appearance in Sunday Canberra Times for Shop Handmade

8 April 2010
Author Interview and Book Giveaway on Really Good Stuff Blog

1 April 2010
Mention in City News for MissChief Maker's Easter Event

11 March
Riley and the Dancing Lion Giveaway at City Weekend Beijing

10 March
Follow-up Interview on Radio 2CC for Government House Open Day

10 March 2010
My Kids Travel Book Picks on Fantastic Fiction

8 March 2010
Interview on 104.7 FM for Government House Open Day

8 March 2010
Interview on Radio 2CC for Government House Open Day

19 February 2010
Mention on Alphabet Street for ensparkle promo

16 February 2010
Riley Books in CBCA's Reading Time

11 February 2010
The Riley Series Article at Suite 101

January 2010
Review of Riley and the Dancing Lion in industry newsletter Buzz Words

19 December 2009
Alphabet Street Author Spotlight

December 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon in Little Star Magazine, Beijing

December 2009
Book Giveaway on Alphabet Street

16 December 2009
Riley and the Dancing Lion Launch in the Canberra Weekly

15 December 2009
Author Profile in the Buzz Words Newsletter

12 December 2009
Mathilda's Market Online Advent Calendar Giveaway

7 December 2009
Author Interview on Dee Scribe

December 2009
Every Child Magazine Subscription Renewal - Riley and the Dancing Lion

December 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon in My Child magazine

22 November 2009
Link to one of my interviews written for AWO on Wikipedia

20 November 2009
Riley and the Dancing Lion Book Competition on AWO

18 November 2009
Riley and the Dancing Lion in the Handmade Gift Guide, Canberra Times

17 November 2009
Canberra Weekly Book Giveaway of Riley and the Dancing Lion

10 November 2009
Canberra Weekly Article on Writer in Residence Programme

10 November 2009
Writer in Residence Article in the Canberra Chronicle

November 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Review at Canberra Kids

7 November 2009
Radio Interview for TASTE, ArtSound FM 90.3/9.27, Canberra

3 November 2009
Kids' Book Christmas Gift Guide, Australian Women Online

November 2009
Australian Bookseller's Association Kids' Reading Guide

October 2009
Interview on The Chronicles of Sharnia Blog

September 2009
Promo on Kids Style File

September 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Editor's Pick for Little Star magazine, Shanghai

August 2009
Beijing Tai Tai Review at Reading Upside Down

August 2009
Featured Artist Interview on Canberra Handmade Blog

August 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Makes it into the ABA’s Kids’ Reading Guide 2009/10

July 2009
Blog Chicks Top 100 Australian Women Bloggers
My blog debuted onto this well-known list, coming in at no. 95.

8 July 2009
Radio Interview for TASTE FM 90.3/92.7, Canberra

July 2009
Beijing Tai Tai Review at Suite 101

17 June 2009
Author Interview on Ruby Winkle Blog

2 June 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon on Babyccino

June 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Review at Reading Upside Down

30 May 2009
Radio Interview with ArtSound FM 90.3/92.7, Canberra

May 2009
Canberra Weekly Article and Book Promotion

May 2009
Canberra Times Article and Book Promotion

May 2009
Queanbeyan Chronicle Article

May 2009
Every Child Magazine Subscription Renewal - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon

April 2009
Canberra's Got Style

April 2009
Australian Women Online

April 2009
Australian Women Online - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Book Giveaway

April 2009
Australian Women Online - Beijing Tai Tai Book Giveaway

March 2009
beijingkids Magazine Circuit - 3e Reading

March 2009
beijingkids Magazine Circuit - The BookMark Literary Day

19 February 2009
Canberra City News Cover

19 February 2009
Canberra City News Cover Interview

January/February 2009
beijingkids - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Book Giveaway

January 2009
City Weekend Online Photo Gallery Promo

January 2009
Time Out Beijing Event Article

December & January 2009
City Weekend Beijing Tai Tai Sponsorship Ads

December 2008
Inspired Beijing Inspiring Expat Spouse Profile

December 2008
City Weekend Magazine Parents & Kids Promo for Riley and the Sleeping Dragon

December 2008
City Weekend Magazine Parents & Kids Promo for Beijing Tai Tai

November 2008
City Weekend Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Event Promo

November 2008
beijingkids Magazine Interview

Saturday, 25 April 2009

Event: Australian Launch of Beijing Tai Tai

22 April 2009

Dalton's Books

Canberra

We had a wonderful showing at Dalton's Books in Canberra for the Australian launch of Tai Tai.

A glass of wine, an excerpt from the book, a catch up and priceless introductions.

So fantastic to be able to share this journey with my fellow Australians, and to have such fabulous support.

Thanks to everyone who came along!

Warmest thanks to my sponsors...


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Friday, 24 April 2009

Event: Book Reading at Brindabella Baby

In celebration of the opening of Brindabella Baby's new store,
Tania will be reading and discussing her books
- Riley and the Sleeping Dragon and Beijing Tai Tai

Wednesday 6 May

10.30am


Unit 8A, Level 1
29 Lonsdale Street
Braddon ACT

RSVP to Emma for this fun event on 02-6162 1688
or email.

Kids and babies most welcome!

Events Archive

Wednesday 25 May 2011
National Simultaneous Story Time at Civic Library, Canberra

Saturday 21 Mary 2011
Gungahlin Library Community Day, Canberra

Thursday 19 May 2011
Presentation at the CPTLA Conference, Canberra

Thursday 14 April 2011
Book Reading and Presentation at Weetangera Primary, Canberra

Wednesday 13 April 2011
Book Reading for Live in Canberra

Monday 14 March 2011
Reading at Mulyan Public School, Cowra

Monday 14 March 2011
Reading at Cowra Public School, Cowra

Monday 14 March 2011
Reading at Carinya Childcare Centre, Cowra

Sunday 13 March 2011
Guest Speaker, Beautiful Strength IWD Event, Cowra

Friday 14 January 2011
Reading and Presentation at Civic Library

Friday 14 January 2011
Story Writing Workshop at Kingston Library

Thursday 13 January 2011
Reading at Gungahlin School Holiday Programme

Sunday 12 December 2010
handmade living Book Signing at Paperchain

Sunday 12 December 2010
handmade living High Tea at Dalton's Bookstore

Saturday 11 December 2010
handmade living Book Stall at the Canberra Centre

Friday 10 December 2010
handmade living Book Launch Party at Shop Handmade

Sunday 5 December 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Book Reading and Signing at Dymocks, Tuggeranong

Saturday 4 December 2010
handmade living Book Launch at Handmade Market

Sunday 28 November 2010
Riley and the Curious Koala Book Reading and Signing at Paperchain, Canberra

Tuesday 23 November 2010
Book Reading of Riley and the Curious Koala at St Monica's PS, Canberra

Monday 15 November to Sunday 21 November 2010
Book Launch Blog Tour

Sunday 21 November 2010
Launch of Riley and the Curious Koala at Dalton's Bookstore, Canberra

25 September 2010
Riley Book Readings at MOCCA Fair, Canberra

13 September 2010
Local Author Display at Civic Library, Canberra

11 September 2010
Book Signing at Handmade Market in Bloom, Canberra

August 2010
Visiting Author, Book Week in the ACT

16 April 2010
Opening of Shop Handmade to the Public

15 April 2010
VIP Opening of Shop Handmade

8 April 2010
Amazing Australians Talk at Good Shepherd Primary School, Canberra

4 April 2010
Book Reading at MissChief Maker's Easter Event, Canberra

28 March 2010
Book Signing at Handmade Market, Canberra

24 March 2010
Reading and Signing with Kieron Pratt at St Monica's, Canberra

14 March 2010
Book Readings at Government House Open Day, Canberra

9 March 2010
CBCA Clayton's Awards Night, Canberra

28 February 2010
Book Signing at Mathilda's Market, Canberra
7 January 2010
Reading at Forrest Vacation Care, Canberra
17 December 2009
Book Reading at Carols by Candlelight, Rodney's Nursery, Canberra
14 December 2009
Reading of Riley and the Dancing Lion at Brindabella Baby, Canberra
12 December 2009
Book Signing at MOCCA Fair
6 December 2009
The Launch of Riley and the Dancing Lion, Daltons Books, Canberra
20/21 November 2009
Riley Triumphs at Handmade Upmarket, Canberra
4 November 2009
Writer in Residence Book Launch at Caroline Chisholm School
16 October 2009
Judging of the Brilliant Writer's Competition at Miles Franklin School
September-November
Inaugural Writer in Residence Programme at Caroline Chisholm School
3 September 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Jerrabomberra Public, Canberra
27 August 2009
ACT Book Week Children's Seminar, Canberra
24-28 August 2009
Featured Author at schools across the ACT for Book Week, the Children's Book Council of Australia
21 August 2009
Featured Author at Private Book Club, Canberra
20 August 2009
Before School Reading Visit at Jerrabomberra Public, Canberra
10 August 2009
Book Club Visit at Red Hill Primary, Canberra
28 July 2009
Talk for the International Women's Club, Canberra
27 June 2009
High Tea and Book Reading at Rodney's Nursery, Canberra
20 June 2009
Book Reading and Signing at Baby & Kids Market, Canberra
29 May 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at MOCCA, Canberra
28 May 2009
Radio Interview for ArtSound FM 90.3/92.7, Canberra
26 May 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at MOCCA, Canberra
23 May 2009
The Australian Launch of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon, Canberra
23 May 2009
Book Signing at Handmade Winter Market, Canberra
21 May 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Mawson Primary School, Canberra
8 May 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Giralang Primary School, Canberra
6 May 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Brindabella Baby, Canberra
4 May 2009
Self-Publishing Talk for Daisy and Dandelion, Canberra
2 May 2009
Book Signing at MOCCA Fundraising Market, Canberra
30 April 2009
Queanbeyan Library Book Buzz Club Reading, Queanbeyan
29 April 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at North Ainslie Primary School, Canberra
22 April 2009
Beijing Tai Tai Australian Book Launch - Dalton's Books, Canberra
5 April 2009
Book Signing at Mathilda's Baby and Kids Market, Canberra
19 March 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Caroline Chisholm Junior Campus, Canberra

10 March 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at St Monica's Primary School, Canberra

19 January 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at Children's House Montessori Kindergarten, Beijing

17 January 2009
Reading and Signing at The BookMark's Inaugural Literary Day, Beijing
15 January 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at WAB, Beijing

14 January 2009
Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at 3e Kindergarten, Beijing

13 January 2009
Yin Yang Reading and Discussion of Beijing Tai Tai, Beijing

11 January 2009
Beijing Tai Tai China Book Launch - The Bookworm, Beijing

10 January 2009
Beijing Tai Tai China Book Launch - Tai Tai Kitchen, Beijing

3 January 2009
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Book Signing at Chaterhouse Booktrader, Beijing

30 November 2008
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Reading at Garden Books, Beijing

23 November 2008
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon China Book Launch - The Bookworm, Beijing

22 November 2008
Riley and the Sleeping Dragon China Book Launch - The BookMark, Beijing

14 November 2008
Advance Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon at the Australian Embassy, Beijing

14 November 2008
Book Week at the British School of Beijing

13 November 2008
Advanced Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon - BSB Sanlitun Campus, Beijing

12 November 2008
Advanced Reading of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon - BSB Shunyi Campus, Beijing

Magazines: Contributions to byokids


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Beijings Historical Sites Kiddie-fied


Best of Beijing Parks

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Magazines: Contributions to Little Star

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Blossoming Beijing


College - Ready Set Go!


All in the Family


Homeward Bound

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