The Moomins inspire great affection in their relish of life, wanderlust, kind natures and their inclusive community spirit.
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The inventor of the lovable but imperfect Moomins created the characters and their world as a way of bringing light after the dark days of the second world war.
Suitable for readers from infancy to late adolescence, these books aim to teach boys what it means to be responsible, compassionate and confident men
Babe is a film with real heart, based on a richly drawn children’s book which advocates for brains over brawn, respectful communication and common decency.
Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid was written by two academics for readers of all ages to know about the pain and the triumph of South Africa’s past.
As executive orders ban teaching ‘gender ideology’ and ‘critical race theory’ and the Big Five publishers file a joint lawsuit against book bans, a new era begins.
Louise Anne Meredith drew her literary inspiration from the Australian landscape and crafted her own ‘brand’ in its image. May Gibbs, who did the same, began publishing after her death.
Celebrity children’s books are a recurring phenomenon – from Jamie Oliver and Keira Knightley to Meghan Markle and Jimmy Barnes. But writing for children is harder than it might look.
The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets.
A new generation has been disrupting traditional publishing using new technologies and marketing methods.
Engaging and scientifically accurate children’s books on Australian animals are sorely lacking. Fostering more collaboration between authors and scientists can enrich children’s literature.
Amanda Tink is one of many autistic people with reservations about Mark Haddon’s bestseller, which perpetuates harmful myths. But new productions starring autistic actors are a positive development.
The choices of author and illustrator Crockett Johnson during the printing process – as well as his civil rights advocacy – make it entirely within the realm of possibility.
Children’s authors like Cottrell-Boyce know they have the chance to make the world a better place, every time they write.
These five beautifully illustrated books by First Nations authors and artists are a window into culture and Country.
More than 120 new titles for children have been published in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022.
This beautifully realised exhibition reveals the wit, warmth and artistic skill that made Raymond Briggs so beloved by children and adults alike.
Cumberland City Council’s ban of books depicting same-sex parents from its libraries implies such relationships are unnatural or strange. What’s happening?
Children benefit enormously from regular, cognitively stimulating interactions with their caregivers.
A loving look at the artists who made the children’s publisher so popular.
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Sessional Academic, Children's Literature and Creative Writing, Victoria University
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Professor of Children's Literature & Childhood Culture, Queen Mary University of London
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Associate Professor, School of Education, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor in Communications and Journalism, UNSW
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Honorary Associate, Department of Linguistics, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Applied Language and Literacy Studies, University of Cape Town
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Head of Advocacy, Global Parenting Initiative in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford
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Lecturer, University of Cape Town
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Reader in Creative Writing, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Reading and Children’s Development, The Open University
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Senior Lecturer in English, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Emeritus professor of children's literature, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Literary Studies, Monash University
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Professor of Psychology, UMass Lowell