by Pamela Cook | Oct 21, 2013 | Making a Difference
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five years or so you would be well aware of the rise – and rise – of self publishing. While some would argue that this isn’t always a good thing, depending on the quality of the writing and...
by Pamela Cook | Jul 29, 2013 | Making a Difference, Room to Read, The Writing World
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a fabulous event for my favourite organisation Room to Read. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know that I’ve supported and volunteered for Room to Read for the last five years. Room to Read...
by Pamela Cook | Oct 25, 2011 | Making a Difference, Room to Read
Loved the story in the SMH this morning about the 200 plus girls in Mumbai, India, whose names mean “unwanted” and who have chosen new names for a fresh start in life. An official renaming ceremony was held in which girls with names like Nakusa or Nakushi...
by Pamela Cook | Aug 14, 2011 | Inspiration, Making a Difference, Room to Read
Yesterday at Berkelouw’s Leichhardt the fabulous Deb Abela, author of Grimsdon and the Max Remy Spy series, generously donated her time to do a reading of Zak the Yak with Books on His Back for Room to Read (www.roomtoread.org) For those who haven’t heard...
by Pamela Cook | May 13, 2011 | Making a Difference, Room to Read
I’m still feeling inspired after meeting the new Writer Ambassadors for Room to Read: Kate Forsyth, Deb Abela, Belinda Murrell and Oliver Phommavanh. And of course always wonderful to chat with fabulous writer Susanne Gervay who has been a long time supporter....
by Pamela Cook | Apr 16, 2011 | Inspiration, Making a Difference
Just visited a great site and watched an inspiring video about kids learning how to change the world. Check out the Our World Our Choice DVD preview, part of the High Resolves Initiative: http://www.alchemygrowth.com/community
Recent Comments