Looking at: Literature reviews, literary journals, literature promotion organisations, literature awards
Unfortunately I missed class this week, so I'm working from the notes on Moodle.
Where to find literature reviews?
I like to use goodreads.com to see what other people say about something I'm considering reading. I also look at my local library catalogue to see if anyone has submitted a review - although they usually haven't. I click through to the 'more about this book on googlesearch or librarything - that's my favourite method. But that is only useful if I have the name of an author/book, goodreads is better for a quick browse. I've also recently discovered (from researching for school) that a number of bookstores and libraries make recommendations about recently released books. I notice on Terri's powerpoint that there are a number of magazines available, which I wasn't aware of. Good Reading Magazine - what a great idea.
Literary journals for adults and children.
I really love the fact that doing this course continues to educate me in ways I hadn't thought about before - such as finding out about all these great things. Here are a couple of the magazines I found, all Australian.
Miles Franklin Award - for the best Australian published novel or play portraying Australian life in any of its phases.
Aurealis Award - for Australian science fiction, fantasy & horror fiction (annual)
Victorian Premier's Literary Award - for contemporary creative writing
Blake Poetry Prize - for dialogue regarding religion, spirituality and poetry
Childrens book of the year Award - (various, issued by the Childrens Book Council of Australia)
Arthur Rense Prize - given triennially to an exceptional poet by the American Academy of Arts & Letters
Bancroft Prize - given by the trustees of Columbia University for books about diplomacy and the history of the Americas (a very prestigious award)
Edgar Allen Poe Award - presented each year by The Mystery Writers of America to the best mystery fiction written in the previous year
Hugo Award - A set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the previous year. Named after the author of 'Amazing Stories' , a pioneering science fiction magazine
Pulitzer Prize - possibly the most prestigious of them all, there are several categories, including fiction, history, poetry & drama
Carnegie Medal - a British annual award for an outstanding book for young adults or children
Lord Ruthven Award - an International award presented by the Lord Ruthven Assembly, a group of young scholars for the best fiction on vampires and vampire culture
Bram Stoker Award - presented by the Horror Writers Association for superior achievement in dark fantasy and horror writing. Who would have thunk it!
Agatha Christie Award - from Japan! In honour of Agatha Christie's 120th Anniversary, presented by Hayakawa Publishing Company in association with the Agatha Christie Association. It is the literary award for unpublished mystery novels.
Well this has all been extremely interesting, but that's enough for tonight.
Till next time,
Unfortunately I missed class this week, so I'm working from the notes on Moodle.
Where to find literature reviews?
I like to use goodreads.com to see what other people say about something I'm considering reading. I also look at my local library catalogue to see if anyone has submitted a review - although they usually haven't. I click through to the 'more about this book on googlesearch or librarything - that's my favourite method. But that is only useful if I have the name of an author/book, goodreads is better for a quick browse. I've also recently discovered (from researching for school) that a number of bookstores and libraries make recommendations about recently released books. I notice on Terri's powerpoint that there are a number of magazines available, which I wasn't aware of. Good Reading Magazine - what a great idea.
Literary journals for adults and children.
I really love the fact that doing this course continues to educate me in ways I hadn't thought about before - such as finding out about all these great things. Here are a couple of the magazines I found, all Australian.
- Overland (Motto = Temper Democratic; Bias, Australian)
- Meanjin (journal of ideas, buil around books, to encourage free expression and intelligent criticism, to put forward 'advance guard' material, develop contacts abroad - a Literary Lend-lease.)
- Quadrant (a conservative publication, aligning itself with right-wing politics)
- buzzwords (an emagazine dedicated to childrens books)
- Reading Time Online (from the Australian Children's Book Council)
- Viewpoint (Australia's major Young Adult review journal)
Regular literature promotional activities in the English speaking world.
- Bookweek (still searching to see if this is the same everywhere) began in the Netherlands as an annual festival which ran for 10 days to highlight Dutch literature.
- Writers week (different in each major city of Australia).
- There are a number of Literary Festivals around, which are predominantly held in October, although different weeks.
Two well known 'book towns' - Victoria & UK.
1. Sedbergh is one of Englands 'Booktowns'. It is officially recognised as one of the 4 Booktowns in the UK. It has brought together a number of small businesses based on reading, writing, publishing etc. and promotes their town to attract booklovers as a source of income. Sedbergh looked to this after the foot and mouth disease outbreak in 2001, and was officially elected into the International Organisation of BookTowns in 2006. A lot of visitors enjoy the beautiful countryside, and to browse in the many second-hand bookstores, looking for that rare piece to add to their collection.
2. Clunes in Victoria is the only booktown in the Southern Hemisphere! I had no idea - I will definitely have to get there at some point. Clunes is famous for it's bookshops, and was elected into the International Organisation of BookTowns in 2012. Again, it is rural, with delightful countryside, making it particularly attractive to wander around and enjoy the scenery after browsing through the bookstores.
2. Clunes in Victoria is the only booktown in the Southern Hemisphere! I had no idea - I will definitely have to get there at some point. Clunes is famous for it's bookshops, and was elected into the International Organisation of BookTowns in 2012. Again, it is rural, with delightful countryside, making it particularly attractive to wander around and enjoy the scenery after browsing through the bookstores.
Well known Literature Promotion organisations in Australia & the English speaking world.
- 4imprint is in the USA and provides a variety of promotional material.
- Janway is one I've come across before, and promotes itself as the librarians best friend.
- Boost promotional products come under the banner of Public Libraries Australia, and are located in Queensland. They produce a variety of items, including bookmarks, mugs & uniforms.
- Library Display Design Systems.American based, begun by a librarian in 1987 who wanted good merchandise.
Literary Awards: Australia, US & UK, Children / Adult fiction / Poetry
Miles Franklin Award - for the best Australian published novel or play portraying Australian life in any of its phases.
Aurealis Award - for Australian science fiction, fantasy & horror fiction (annual)
Victorian Premier's Literary Award - for contemporary creative writing
Blake Poetry Prize - for dialogue regarding religion, spirituality and poetry
Childrens book of the year Award - (various, issued by the Childrens Book Council of Australia)
Arthur Rense Prize - given triennially to an exceptional poet by the American Academy of Arts & Letters
Bancroft Prize - given by the trustees of Columbia University for books about diplomacy and the history of the Americas (a very prestigious award)
Edgar Allen Poe Award - presented each year by The Mystery Writers of America to the best mystery fiction written in the previous year
Hugo Award - A set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the previous year. Named after the author of 'Amazing Stories' , a pioneering science fiction magazine
Pulitzer Prize - possibly the most prestigious of them all, there are several categories, including fiction, history, poetry & drama
Carnegie Medal - a British annual award for an outstanding book for young adults or children
Lord Ruthven Award - an International award presented by the Lord Ruthven Assembly, a group of young scholars for the best fiction on vampires and vampire culture
Bram Stoker Award - presented by the Horror Writers Association for superior achievement in dark fantasy and horror writing. Who would have thunk it!
Agatha Christie Award - from Japan! In honour of Agatha Christie's 120th Anniversary, presented by Hayakawa Publishing Company in association with the Agatha Christie Association. It is the literary award for unpublished mystery novels.
Well this has all been extremely interesting, but that's enough for tonight.
Till next time,
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