Australian Bush Laureate Awards finalist: "Book of the Year"

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Australian Bush Laureate Awards finalist: "Book of the Year"

Post by Stephen Whiteside » Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:16 pm

I was thrilled to learn this morning that my collection of poetry for children, “’The Billy That Died With Its Boots On’ and Other Australian Verse”, has been selected as a finalist in the Australian Bush Laureate Awards in the category of “Book of the Year”.

The “Book of the Year” award is not specifically an award for books for children, but they are eligible to enter.

The winner will be announced at an Awards ceremony commencing at 7pm on Tuesday, 20th January, 2015, at the Tamworth Town Hall.

Further information about “’The Billy That Died With Its Boots On’ and Other Australian Verse” can be found here:
http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/…/The-Bil ... ed-With-It

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http://www.stephenwhiteside.com.au
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Post by David Campbell » Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:36 pm

Congratulations, Stephen...great news!

Cheers
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Post by Stephen Whiteside » Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:44 pm

Thanks, David.
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Post by Neville Briggs » Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:49 pm

This time after you collect the award don't forget to fuel up the car before going back to the airport. :lol:
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Post by Heather » Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:29 pm

Well done Stephen and good luck :)

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Post by Stephen Whiteside » Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:37 pm

You've got a good memory, Neville! No award yet, though…

Thanks, Heather.
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Post by Robyn » Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:15 pm

Great news Stephen, congratulations.
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Post by Neville Briggs » Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:32 pm

I'm confident that you will get an award Stephen. :)
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Post by Shelley Hansen » Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:11 pm

Congratulations Stephen - and best wishes in advance!

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Post by manfredvijars » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:09 pm

Good luck Stephen ... :D

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