tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post7228226077884239519..comments2024-03-29T01:33:22.188+11:00Comments on The Intrepid Reader and Baker: MWF - Native TitlesMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-34052252662703210052011-08-29T12:36:11.182+10:002011-08-29T12:36:11.182+10:00Zibilee, it is interesting to read about, but ther...Zibilee, it is interesting to read about, but there isn't a whole lot out there. I guess though you can see the effect of colonisation on indigenous peoples in the history of many of the former British colonies.<br /><br />Celawerdblog, this is the first year that I have been able to allow myself to attend so many sessions for various reasons.<br /><br />Sam, it was a very interesting session.<br /><br />Pam, there are definitely different flavours to different festivals.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-71806788573028232712011-08-29T03:53:27.646+10:002011-08-29T03:53:27.646+10:00The history and nuances of Australia and it's ...The history and nuances of Australia and it's literature are fascinating to me, and I would have really enjoyed being able to be at this event to explore and learn more. It sounds like you really enjoyed your time there and that your curiosity was met with some well designed presentations! Thanks for sharing this with us!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-63056963083069969982011-08-29T00:18:51.651+10:002011-08-29T00:18:51.651+10:00Sounds like a great experience. I wish I had more ...Sounds like a great experience. I wish I had more time to attend events like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-5173708877969010332011-08-28T22:55:01.427+10:002011-08-28T22:55:01.427+10:00This sounded like it was very thought provoking. S...This sounded like it was very thought provoking. Still envious of the MWF - wish I was there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-31404694478639187622011-08-28T22:50:23.520+10:002011-08-28T22:50:23.520+10:00Very interesting post. I love reading about everyo...Very interesting post. I love reading about everyone's individual regional book festivals as tehy have their own location based flare to the event. Thank you so much for the in depth look at the goingson.Pam (@iwriteinbooks)http://www.iwriteinbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-61979556118269928332011-08-28T22:48:23.312+10:002011-08-28T22:48:23.312+10:00Deb, these authors were all talking about the sile...Deb, these authors were all talking about the silence of the historical record when it comes to minorities and addressing that silence through their fiction.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-67013577574231844742011-08-28T22:42:58.063+10:002011-08-28T22:42:58.063+10:00There is nothing as wonderful as a book festival. ...There is nothing as wonderful as a book festival. <br /><br />I'm curious about the silence of some authors about representing native populations. Interesting. It presumes some type of static voice that transcends the ages. Can that be true? I just read the wonderful Australian children's book, My Place, and I was delighted to see voices of many children presented. I respected the attempt.<br /><br />Here is my Sunday Salon: <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2011/08/tss-friendship-bread-starter-for-real.html" rel="nofollow">Friendship Bread: Starter for a Real Book Club</a>.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.com