I am heading off soon to Bologna, to the annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Can’t wait. It is the most amazing and inspiring collection of …Read More
Author: Jane Jolly
Walkerville Primary School Visit
Well my first school visit this year was to the wonderful Walkerville Primary School. I spent four days there and spoke to all of the …Read More
Woodcroft Junior College Visit
Today I did the last of this year’s school visits to Woodcroft Junior College. I worked with two Year 2 classes and talked about the …Read More
It’s Launched! “The Man with Small Hair” is out in the world.
On Sunday 23rd September Andrew Joyner and I launched The Man with Small Hair at the EFS Strathalbyn R-6 Resource Centre. Had a fabulous turn …Read More
The Heights School Visit
Visited The Heights School today with Sally Heinrich for author talks with Yr 4-6 classes. Have never been to the school before. It is huge! …Read More
Pirate Mike aka Mike Lucas Visits EFS
Recently I booked Mike Lucas for a school visit during Book Week at EFS. However instead of Mike a PIRATE turned up! And did he …Read More
Flagstaff Hill Primary School’s Treasure!
On Monday I spent the day at Flagstaff Hill Primary School speaking with the JP classes about my writing and books. This school’s treasure is …Read More
Ingle Farm Primary School Visit
On Monday and Tuesday this week I went out to Ingle Farm Primary School for an author talk to all of the classes from R-7. …Read More
I Feel a Launch Coming On!…or…It’s Here! It’s Here!
Yesterday I went to the letterbox and found my advance copy of The Man with Small Hair. Just as well I have a large letterbox …Read More
Beautiful Boys in Blue Blazers
On Monday and Wednesday this week I visited St Peter’s College Junior School for an author visit and had a wonderful two days with the …Read More
Message in a Sock Launch
I recently had the honour of being involved with the launch of Kaye Baillie’s first picture book Message in a Sock. The book has been …Read More
Oma’s Buttons Launch
Last weekend I had the honour of launching Tania Ingram and Jennifer Harrison’s new picture book Oma’s Buttons. This beautifully written and illustrated book has …Read More
Sikh Gurdwara Visit
A few Sundays ago I visit the Sikh Gurdwara, which is in the old Colonial Inn building at the start of the S E Freeway …Read More
CBCA Notable for Papa Sky
Yesterday the CBCA Notable list was released and Papa Sky is a Notable book in the Picture Book category. WooHoo!! Next step is the Shortlist, …Read More
Book Launch of Mike Dumbleton’s Digger
This afternoon I went to the Unley Town Hall to attend the book launch of Mike Dumbleton’s new children’s picture book Digger. It has been …Read More