Many of us would recall the significant contribution Ruth Park made to children's literature in the past. This week Lyndon shares this delight in his first reading of a Park novel - The Harp in the South. He also challenges us to share other important contributors to the genre from last century to build his list of 'must reads'. Let's educate him!
It is always affirming to hear of authors who go the extra distance to work with young people to get them hooked on books. Read Maureen Mann's post on the work of Robert Muchamore in the UK inspiring young offenders to read.
Glenn Pullen reminiscences about the early days of teacher librarians in Tasmanian schools.
School holidays provide Johanna's sons an opportunity to rediscover favourite books to read.
This week from the blog: Helen Rothwell talks about how books are for more than just reading.
There’s an old saying that everyone has a book inside them just waiting to come out. If that is true, then the literature we encounter as a child must surely be deeply influential in the way we come to see ourselves as ‘authors’.
Jessica Marston talks about Ann Walkers' award winning book Mr Huff, and what a revelation it has been for the young students at her school.
In this week's blog, Maureen reflects on Children's Book Week 2016 and asks us to remember past years' celebrations!
Penny visits the Festival of Bright Ideas 2016 in Hobart and wonders about children's books and science.
Maureen talks about books that children should read by the age of 14, and asks for suggestions of ten books you think should be included in this list.