Welcome to Queensland Books!
This website profiles information about Queensland authors and books as well as the Queensland Writers Showcases, a major initiative of the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, Queensland Government. The Writers Showcases profile exciting publications by Queensland authors to international publishing and film industry professionals.
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2008 Calgary Showcase of Queensland Writing
Kate Eltham, CEO of Queensland Writers Centre, presented the Queensland Writers Showcase at World Fantasy Convention in Calgary in October. Eltham presented a range of fantasy and science fiction titles for adults and young readers to publishers and literary agents.
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2008 Taipei Showcase of Queensland Writing
Bestselling author Nick Earls headlined the Queensland Writers Showcase at the Taipei International Book Expo in February. Earls presented a range of fiction and non-fiction titles focusing on Australian themes.
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Books From Our Backyard!
Features 100 books by Queensland authors and illustrators. This publication is designed to assist teachers and librarians with selecting set texts or recommending books to students. Each page contains a synopsis of the book, purchasing details, themes and suggestions for use in the classroom. Contact details have been provided for the authors and illustrators, to enable schools to invite them into the classroom, further enhancing the learning experience More>>
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2007 New York Showcase of Queensland Writing
On 14 June 2007 young adult fiction author and academic, Dr Karen Brooks presented another vibrant showcase of Queensland talent to the US market. This year's titles featured the best of young adult fiction.
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2006 LA Showcase of Queensland Writing
Author Rebecca Sparrow presented the 2006 Showcase on September 28 2006 at the Directors Guild of America on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. All the books featured in the showcase are available for licensing for film and television.
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2005 NY Showcase of Queensland Writing
Rebecca Sparrow, author of The Girl Most Likely, hosted a presentation of 14 young adult titles by Queensland authors. The showcase was attended by US publishers and literary agents.
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2004 Nick Earls showcases Queensland writing
In 2004, Queensland’s most popular author Nick Earls showcased some of his own and other Queensland writers’ work to film producers and other professionals at an industry forum in Los Angeles.
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