I start in early January and am unbelievably excited to join a team of enthusiastic book lovers. CYL - "...promotes reading for pleasure for all young people and champions youth literature across the broader cultural spectrum. It is a national resource and network, with international connections in the field. It produces events for young readers, professional development programs, a website, blog and multimedia, and advises and consults on youth literature."
See why I am thrilled? I am excited to move to Melbourne. I am excited to work with similarly minded people. I am excited to have youth literature become part of my profession full time, instead of the occasional class and PSnark. Change is an awesome thing.
What this means?
- I am moving home within the next two weeks
- Then I am moving to Melbourne (any advice is much welcomed)
- PSnark has an indeterminate future. (I will be working with authors a lot and there are some obvious issues if I continue to review.) I will keep you updated.
43 comments:
Congratulations Adele! That's fantastic!
My best wishes for wherever this job may take you and for the future of the wonderful Persnickety Snark. :)
AHHHHH CONGRATS!!!
That is so wicked awesome and it sounds like you will be working the best job EVER!
:-D
YAYYYYY!
I'd miss PSnark if you felt it should end, but what an amazing opportunity! Congrats x100!
It'll be great to have you here in Batmania! I'll have to attend one of CYL's events sometime :-) (I've only been to one - Justine Larbalestier in February 2009, I think.)
Congratulations! I love to hear about people's passions becoming their 'real' work, it's very inspiring. Good luck with all the moving too.
Squee Squee and double Squee.
Will you be available for guest posting/review *flutters eyelashes*
I am so pleased for you. WELL DONE
A whopping big congrats to you, Adele!
This sounds like pretty much the perfect job for you. I'll definitely miss your honest, fun and completely gutsy critiques, though, if you're required to stop reviewing.
All the best, and I'll definitely have to visit you the next time I'm in Melbourne.
Oh. My. God. ADELE!!!
I am so incredibly happy for you, I really am! *hugs*
*more hugs*
I wish we could go out for a drink to celebrate. ;)
Seriously, CONGRATULATIONS! You rocked it!
Kaz
xo
Congratulations to you -- how very exciting!
Oh, wow! Congrats!
You are absolutely perfect for your new position. Best of luck.
Congratulations!!! It sounds like a dream job!! So happy for you!
Congratulations on your new position! It sounds wonderful!
What wonderful news, Adele! I'm thrilled for you and can't wait to hear about your new job.
Wow, congratulations, Adele! That's amazing, I'm so happy for you :)
I hope you won't stop posting all together because I love reading your blog, at least know that you will be deeply missed in the book blogsphere.
Holy cow, that's FANTASTIC! It really seems like a perfect job for your passions and expertise. I can't wait to hear more about it!
Congrats, sounds like a great opportunity!
very exciting!--congratulations! hope the transition goes smoothly!
~L
Congrats Adele - I can't think of a better person for the job! Japan's loss is definitely our gain.
As someone who only moved to Melbourne a few years ago, I can assure you that it's a fantastic city to live in - so much to do and so laid back at the same time. I think you're going to like it here :)
If you want any info about the city before you come, feel free to email me (aimee dot said at gmail dot com).
Yay and double yay!
Hi Adele, this just feels like a perfect fit. Can't wait to see a persnicketysnarked CYL!
congrats - that's unreal.
hope all your finishing up at Japan stuff goes really well :)
officially yayyy!
Such fantastic news Adele. Can't wait to see you in Melbourne! If you want any advice email me.
Congrats Adele! *throws confetti* that position seems perfect for you :)
Congratulations on your awesome new job, Adele! :)
Congrats! I'm so happy for you!
Wow! Congrats Adele! that is so wonderful! I am beyond thrilled for you! Here's wishing you the best in your future endeavors!
Congratulations, Adele!!! That is wonderful news! It sounds like a really awesome job and one you're well-suited to! Best of luck, dear!
that is wicked cool. hope everything goes smoothly and wonderfully!
Congratulations Adele, the State Library seems like a brilliant place to work, and the Centre for Youth Literature always come across as being run by a great bunch of people. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
As to Melbourne, I've lived here most of my life - you'll love it! It's impossible not to love! The weather at the moment is crazy (quite humid, with occasional thunderstorms), but by the time you move should be just warm. Or hot. Really, really hot. Make sure you have a fan, or air conditioning in your new place.
Congrats Adele!
I hope you don't have to stop reviewing. I just found your site! Please keep us updated, and best of luck.
Congratulations, Adele - you and the CYL seem like a perfect match! Best of luck with the move.
You will do great. PSnark can still continue Adele, I balance working at a lit agency and partnering with Hicklebee's.
Congratulations! You will be an amazing ambassador for this position. Incredible!
I have no idea what this job entails but it involves you and books, so it must be awesome! CONGRATS!!!!
Oh my goodness Adele, that is FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! How exciting (and super exciting for all of us living in Melbourne!). Congrats on the good news and yay for the move to Melbourne!
CANNOT WAIT TO HAVE YOU HERE!!!!!!!!!!
:)))))))))))
You will be EPIC at this job My Dear :)
Huge congratulations Adele! Sounds like an amazing job opportunity, and I can't wait to get the chance to meet up! Always happy to help if you have any queries in relation to living here in Melbourne too.
Congratulations! This is fantastic news for you!
Travel safely home and good luck as you transition to your new job.
DOING!!!! That's my jaw dropping and hitting the floor.
Omigod omigod omigod!! SO excited for you and so happy for the CYL.
That's so exciting!! Congratulations!
Adele! I JUST saw this and am beyond thrilled for you. I can't imagine someone better suited to this position than you. I just know this is going to be the start of many, many wonderful things, all of them so well deserved.
Thinking of you with love and pride!
<3
MZ
Thanks so much Michelle. It is pretty gosh darn cool :)
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