When I read Di Bates’ call for someone to look after this wonderful site showcasing Australian children’s poets and their work I must admit I hesitated before putting up my hand. I love writing and reading poetry for children so I knew the role would be more pleasure than work, and after the brilliant job Di has done of making the site a success, I wanted to see it continue.
But the responsibility of maintaining the high standard she’s set along the way felt a tad daunting. Fortunately enthusiasm won out and it’s my pleasure to say hello to you all. With your involvement I know we can continue to encourage children to enjoy poetry in all its forms and support each other in our writing activities. I look forward to receiving your contributions to the Poem of the Day page, along with any poetry information, articles and interviews you care to submit.
My email address is traffa-m@bigpond.net.au
Happy writing!
Teena
Australian Children’s Poetry 
Good on you, Teena! You¹ll do it well.
Love Janeen
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From: Australian Children’s Poetry Reply-To: Australian Children’s Poetry Date: Saturday, 14 February 2015 11:36 am To: Janeen Brian Subject: [New post] Big shoes to fill
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That’s wonderful news Teena. Thank you for stepping into Di’s shoes. As a writer of children’s poetry I really appreciate this wonderful web site.
Great to see you on board, Teena. I think I first read you when you were ‘Getting rid of wrinkles”? Was that one of yours.
Yes, Kaye, that was one of my books. It was released by Blake Education in 2006 so you have an excellent memory.
It’s really good of you to take this on, Teena. I’m sure you’ll do a brilliant job with it. I hope you find it satisfying and a lot of fun. Like so many others who write poems for children, and enjoy reading them, I’m very grateful to you.
Thank you Teena..I’m sure you’ll be great..My screen would be lonesome without it…me too.
Well done, Teena. I’m sure you’ll do a great job!