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'There is a certain feel to the first issue of Magpies for the year as we resettle into the rhythm of the process of sending out books to out reviewers, gathering together the ensuing reviews, placing them into the magazine and sending it off to the printer: all with the knowledge that behind every review and article is the accumulated experience of out panel of reviewers. What a comforting thought!' (Editor's Comments, Introduction)
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Contents indexed selectively.
Contents
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Diversity in Children's Literature : Part Two,
single work
column
(p. 4-6)'Choice is an important aspect of recreational reading for all readers, regardless of age. The thing I love most about reading is that we all like, and dislike, different titles, authors, genres and formats. Choice is an important component in the recreational reading of our young people, and a key aspect of their success.' (Introduction)
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Personalised Literature Helps Write A Wrong,
single work
column
(p. 8-10)
'I was brought up in a text book 'heteronormative family' - curiously, or offensively (you decide) the official label the current Australian government would apply to this, my childhood family make-up is: 'intact'. (Introduction)
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Richard Yaxley : A Profile,
single work
interview
(p. 12-15)
'Richard Yaxley has in recent years received the sort of acclaim that many writers dream of. But his is not the overnight success publishing story but rather the years of hard work leading to very welcome success' story. For thirty years he has been a highly respected teacher and writer but the accolades he has received for his young adult novels have now cemented his reputation.' (Introduction)
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Libby Hathorn : A Brilliant Career,
single work
interview
(p. 18-20)
''In one way just living my life is a constant source of research, the whole sprawling jig-saw of it - the trivial to the most momentous. I think a way of catching just a few shards of it, the best way you can, is the writer's task' (Libby Hathorn, 2019)' (Introduction)
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Read For Your Life : The Australian Children's Laureateship,
single work
interview
(p. 24-25)
'Australian reading advocates have the right to be proud of their many achievements in promoting literacy but one of the most recent initiatives is something to be truly celebrated. For, on 11 February 2020, the sixth Australian Children's Laureate - Ursula Dubosarsky (2020-21) - was announced to follow the five who have previously held this prestigious position - Boori Monty Pryor and Alison Lester (2012-13) who shared the role, Jackie French (2014-15), Leigh Hobbs (2016-17) and Morris Gleitzman (2018-19).' (Introduction)
