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Off the Shelf – December 2015 OUT NOW!
Off the Shelf is a FREE resource from Penguin Teachers’ Academy for teachers and librarians. Each edition contains articles, author interviews, teaching resources and new books from Penguin Random House. Available from the iTunes Store, in Newsstand. It might’ve felt … Continue reading
Your V.I.P Invitation from Isobelle Carmody
Penguin Teachers’ Academy is delighted to extend to you on behalf of Isobelle Carmody, a special VIP invitation to Librarians and Teachers who would like to buy copies of the last book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles – The Red Queen, at a High Tea on … Continue reading
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The ‘Old School Diary’ of a Wimpy Kid Read-a-thon BONUS ROUND!
To celebrate the publication of ‘Old School’ – Book 10 in the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, we have launched a special BONUS ROUND … Continue reading
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Island Home by Tim Winton – Unit of Work available now
In Island Home – a landscape memoir, Tim Winton explores the story of how his relationship with the Australian landscape came to be, and how it has determined his ideas, his writing and his life. It is also a passionate … Continue reading
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Australia’s Second Chance by George Megalogenis
Are you teaching Civics and Citizenship in a secondary classroom? We have the perfect book for you. George Megalogenis, bestselling author of The Australian Moment, delivers a brand new book that covers almost every content description area in the Year 9 and 10 Australian Curriculum. Most nations don’t … Continue reading
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September/October 2015 Off the Shelf – OUT NOW!
Surprise! Off the Shelf has arrived a little sooner than expected. Why the rush? We simply had to get in early to wish you the best for the 2015 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read-a-thon Challenge. The Read-a-thon debuted last year to a huge … Continue reading
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School Read-a-thon Challenge
How would you like a trip to Sydney to meet Wimpy Kid creator Jeff Kinney? This awesome once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is the grand prize in the 2015 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read-a-thon Challenge. Plus, you can get a Wimpy Kid yo-yo … Continue reading
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Your unique chance to experience Matilda the Musical!
Matilda is the captivating musical masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny. Inspired by the genius of … Continue reading
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Activities for #NLNW2015
As the 17th National Literacy and Numeracy Week approaches ALEA has shared some great ideas to assist the celebrations and activities in your school. Free book packs for ALEA members organising a teacher book club Teachers might like to form … Continue reading
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Roald Dahl’s Twit or Miss App
In Twit or Miss, two of Roald Dahl’s most disgustingly memorable characters have made the journey from book shop to app store for the very first time – but Mr Twit’s eating habits are just as horrible as ever, and … Continue reading
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