Alida Galati

Read. Write. Chat. Why Not?

[The CBCA @TheCBCA]

There's plenty of clapping and cheering going on around the Australia tonight as we celebrate the Honours and Winners of the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. You can find the whole list here: https://t.co/4SbwgIQX5g

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

PSA: this is a VERY IMPORTANT conversation. Everyone has a right to read📚 (thanks to Trish Hepworth @ALIANational @LEstrangeTimes @Jacinta_Parsons @RadioNational

[ALIA @ALIANational]

Along with @EqualityAu we welcome the reversal of a ban by Cumberland Council on books featuring same-sex parents. We thank everyone from the community who signed the petition and stood up for our freedom to choose what we read.

👉 https://t.co/gY6iy2d6R0

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

Unfortunately, not celebrating this 'milestone' ... This teen has disengaged here, as have so many others that I enjoyed following. I miss Twitter ... #MyXAnniversary

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

2024 has started with a 5 star binge: the wonderful aural company of Michael Williams & his fabulous writerly guests. Each ep is unequivocally entertaining & informative; & Michael’s interviewing & listening skills = masterful. Bring on season 2. Great work! @THEMONTHLY 📚🎧

[The Monthly @THEMONTHLY]

Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know.

Coming July 6, subscribe now: https://t.co/CmI9krCWYz

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@Tim_Watersau Hey there Tim - and thanks! Your 54 is certainly worth celebrating too - congrats! - even if it is 3 'down' on your previous PB!😃📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

https://t.co/j78ZTRx8fB
The challenge = 35. I smashed it with 50! So many great books across multiple genres & readerships. Bring on 2024!📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@GeoffsOpinions I know, right?! 'Using' our brains in yet another wordy way...

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

Connections - perfection, day 2!!
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[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

Connections - perfection today!!
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[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@SLAVConnects 'FYI' always makes for fabulous professional reading. This time (ahem, #HumbleBrag) there's even a little something from me about diversity & representation of non-fiction books in the Book of the Year 'Eve Pownall' category ... wearing my @TheCBCA judge's hat📚

[SLAV @SLAVConnects]

FYI is an excellent source of professional learning, ideas and inspiration. The Spring issue has a special focus on Equity, Inclusion and Representation. Congratulations to editor, Mary Manning, and the editorial committee, on another wonderful journal https://t.co/gfGWlqNUOB

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@TracieDHall1 Your lecture on 'The right to read freely' @Library_Vic last night was sensational! So many ideas & a tonne of common sense. The biggest of thanks for your words & call to arms 📚👏 🙏📚

[Tracie D. Hall @TracieDHall1]

Tomorrow I’ll be the guest of @Library_Vic where we will sound the alarm on the disturbing rise of state-sponsored book censorship in the US and other parts of the world.

Join the conversation: https://t.co/mPo8IYIUHK

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@KylieGlenMop Me too! Good luck!!

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@SharonKernot @text_publishing @BplusPNews Just calling it as I see it. Great work!

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@SharonKernot has done it again. ‘Birdy’ is compelling, evocative & lyrical. An intriguing dual mystery verse novel, with fantastically drawn characters. Small acts of kindness make a big impact in this hope-filled story. @text_publishing #LoveOzYA (thx @BplusPNews ARC)📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

9 longform articles, covering compelling & wide-ranging topics; accessible language making complex issues easy to understand. This anthology proves that well-written & researched pieces are still relevant & powerful conversation starters @PenguinBooksAus (thx @BplusPNews ARC)📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@drhelenedwards Dipped into Instagram & Threads a fortnight ago. As @kmjgardiner said: it's very 'echoey' here now ...

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

It’s time. Holding my breath, blocking my nose & jumping into unknown waters … if you see me floating on the other side, I’d be very grateful if you threw me a rope please! 🍀(Or should that be a thread?😉) Instagram/Threads: @gelato_misto 📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@KylieGlenMop Great news Kylie! (from a @Writers_Vic #LiveWrite companion)📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

@elly_keating Thanks Elly! Baby steps ...🙂📚

[Alida Galati @GelatoMisto]

What do these short story anthologies have in common? Me - I have a story published in each one! 😀Momentum is slow, but another longlisting has just come through … #AmWriting #ShortStories #WritingComps #HumbleBrag😉📚