Gail Erskine
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Gail is a former primary school teacher, teacher-librarian, mentor to practicing teachers and a university tutor in Children’s Literature. She is passionate about the rights of all children to access quality literature, be inspired by authors and illustrators and be informed by qualified teacher-librarians. She is convinced of the transformative power of children’s books and the importance of connecting kids and books.
Gail is the 2022-23 Lady Cutler Award recipient. |
Workshop:
CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging: Fostering young readers’ opinions and engagement through the illumination of children’s literature.
So what is it?
The CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging establishes a new landmark on the Children’s Book Week calendar where young readers award their winners from the CBCA Shortlist and their voice is heard. The Shadowers’ Choice Awards is announced and celebrated with all the winners at the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
So why should this happen?
Children’s literature plays a unique role in our culture. It has the power to shine a light on our
world, speaking directly to our young. This project helps them to imagine, think critically and creatively--
and provides a new nationwide platform to embed young voices into the literary awards conversation. CBCA recommends the added value of a creator visit to this.
This project builds literary appreciation and knowledge in a community context. Connecting kids, books and creatives, while strengthening young voices, develops a greater self-concept and empathy for diverse opinion.
Did you know?
Children who experience an author visit are more likely to enjoy reading more widely and are twice as
likely to read above the level for their age. Young people absorb culture best while in groups sharing the experience.
This program helps to embed a reading culture. Come and learn how CBCA NSW Branch can assist you to participate in CBCA Shadow Judging and the benefits to your students and community.
The CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging establishes a new landmark on the Children’s Book Week calendar where young readers award their winners from the CBCA Shortlist and their voice is heard. The Shadowers’ Choice Awards is announced and celebrated with all the winners at the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
So why should this happen?
Children’s literature plays a unique role in our culture. It has the power to shine a light on our
world, speaking directly to our young. This project helps them to imagine, think critically and creatively--
and provides a new nationwide platform to embed young voices into the literary awards conversation. CBCA recommends the added value of a creator visit to this.
This project builds literary appreciation and knowledge in a community context. Connecting kids, books and creatives, while strengthening young voices, develops a greater self-concept and empathy for diverse opinion.
Did you know?
Children who experience an author visit are more likely to enjoy reading more widely and are twice as
likely to read above the level for their age. Young people absorb culture best while in groups sharing the experience.
This program helps to embed a reading culture. Come and learn how CBCA NSW Branch can assist you to participate in CBCA Shadow Judging and the benefits to your students and community.
