I've been nagging my sister for a niece or nephew for years and within the past few months I got both. Just in fluffier, non verbal form. First there was Lucy (or Lucy-goose). She's already got the alphabet down and is hitting the books hard!
And for the glamour shot...
...slightly out of focus. She has wonderful taste in books.
And now there's OP - - - - otherwise known as Optimus Prime.
What is the point to all this dog randomness? Well the Centre for Youth Literature has just launched a website called
InsideADog after the Groucho Marx quote - "
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." It's YA Goodreads (except book trailers, chapter and audio book samples are attached) with a YA author as writer in residence every month, book clubs, forums and a blog overseen by me. (Teachers and librarians there are resources specifically for you too!) I am even posting reviews as
SnarkyWench!
This month the New Zealand author Brian Falkner is our writer in residence. In honour of his presence we are hosting a competition to win a prize pack of his books - just post a picture of your dog reading to be in the running. There are some gorgeous entrants already....
check em out!
5 comments:
Aww, such cute puppies. You must be a very proud aunt!
So the big question is... will there be a similar comp for cats? I mean, I know the whole site theme is about dogs, but can we replace 'dog' with 'cat' for a week or so? ;)
Oh my gosh so cute!!
Ha! I like the T-shirt Lucy's human friend is wearing ;-)
Post a cat! I've heard there's a chook in the works too.
The new dog looks fantastic! Well done to everyone at the CYL on all your great work.
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