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BOOK WEEK MOVED ONLINE THIS YEAR

The traditional Book Week usually sees colourful characters parading across school playgrounds, however, the annual event has moved online this year.

Tamworth’s Library is hosting online readings of prize-winning books and even an online lego competition.

“Bookweek is vitally important it not only promotes some amazing Australian authors, publishers and books but it also promotes a healthy literacy program, the importance of reading and trying to create that love of reading.”

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Sophie Scanlon

Originally from Toronto, Sophie studied at Charles Sturt University Bathurst before starting her journalism career with NBN News in 2020, broadcasting in New England and North West. Making the move to the Central Coast, Sophie began to report on sport - covering the Mariners 2022/23 A League winning season. Returning home to the Hunter, Sophie is now a NBN Sports Presenter and News Reporter.

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