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Issue Details:
First known date:
2021...
vol.
36
no.
2
May
2021
of
Magpies : Talking About Books for Children
est. 1986-1995
Magpies : Talking About Books for Children
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'The days are shortening and the temperature dropping. Apart from sweeping up dead leaves he garden needs very little attention. The now very old cat Jeoffry is daily huddling up closer and closer to the heater. Our daily walks are shorter and no dawdling tolerated.' (Editor's Comments, Introduction)
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* Contents derived from the 2021 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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Heroes of the Secret Underground : Review and Q & A,
single work
review
interview
— Review of Heroes of the Secret Underground 2021 single work children's fiction ;'A shiver of anticipation accompanies the moment I open a book penned by Susanne Gervay. the multi-award-winning author and champion of Australian children's literature transports readers on journeys into powerful stories of social injustice, human rights and coming-of-age. Her work has resulted in an award of the Order of Australia for children's literature and the Lifetime Social Justice Award. (Introduction) -
Eliza Henry Jones Interviewed by Allison Paterson,
single work
interview
'Eliza Henry-Jones always knew that writing would be a big part of her life. After all, crafting a novel-length manuscript every year since she was fourteen is a sure sign of a dedicated writer.' (Introduction)
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PAWS : Neurodivergence, Kindness, Understanding and Acceptance,
single work
interview
'Introducing children to a range of literature that both mirrors their own life and provides a window into the diverse worlds of others is a vital ingredient to the development of sense of self and empathy.' (Introduction)
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Azaria : A True History and Other Masterworks,
single work
interview
'The outstanding picture book 'Azaria: A True History', written and illustrated by Maree Coote, published by Melbournestyle Books, is shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Eve Pownall Award for information books.' (Introduction)
- Shivaun Plozza : Between Heartbreak and Humour, single work interview (p. 22-24)
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