Territory Read Literature Award shortlist announced3 December, 2008The shortlist for the inaugural Territory Read Literature Award, celebrating Northern Territory literature, has been announced.
Ironbark by Barry Jonsberg11 June, 2008It can be difficult to find a text suitable for teenage boys; trying to blend the idea of the masculine identity with modernity without being condescending or appearing to lecture. Barry Jonsberg uses a somewhat traditional premise to explore the idea of the modern young male pitted against the elements in order to find himself.
The Dog That Dumped on My Doona by Barry Jonsberg1 June, 2008The gross factor is well and truly engaged from the opening sentence.
The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull by Barry Jonsberg2 February, 2007Calma and Kiffo are an unlikely pair. She is clever and (mostly) well behaved at school, Kiffo is, frankly, the exact opposite, but the two are devoted friends for reasons that are explained throughout this debut novel from English teacher Barry Jonsberg.