Puffin reveals logo and publishing programme for new #graphicnovel imprint aimed at 6yr old & older thebookseller.com/news/puffin-re…

I couldn't get to Canberra this month for National Centre ACL's 50th birthday. But let's consider the significance! 50 years of dedication to Aust children's literature. Not a one-off exhibition or panel, but solid collection, curation, and preservation. Thank you Belle A and team!

Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to hold this book in my hands! Based on their pair's 2 earlier books, I know it will be exceptional. Liz Anelli Pamela Freeman Walker Picture Books

What a fabulous opportunity from 20May-5Jul 2024 experience Jeannie Baker's My Desert Jungle, including Australian curriculum, activities, art + botanicgardens.org.au/teachers-and-s…

Do you know what a 'sad girl' novel is? Here's the answer theguardian.com/books/2024/apr…

Have you joined the Global Read Aloud for 2024 - we don't kick off until October, but you can start your reading now. For all the deets and how to sign up, go here theglobalreadaloud.com/2024/03/14/glo… #GRA24 #Globalliteracy #Reading

22 Works of Prized Poetry: @NCTE’s 2024 Notable Books of Poetry and Verse Novels for Kids ow.ly/omhk50R9rmi #NationalPoetryMonth

Banning is based on belief that books are legally harmful to kids. Attempts to ban books are at an all-time high. Includes a map of where and which books are banned. These librarians are fighting back pbs.org/newshour/arts/…

Today is National “Drop Everything and Read' Day, which is celebrated every year on the birthday of beloved author Beverly Cleary since she first wrote about D.E.A.R. in 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8'.

My Desert Jungle by Jeannie Baker exhibition at ⁦Botanic Gardens of Sydney⁩ botanicgardens.org.au/teachers-and-s…

Pirates! Never enough of these even going back to 'Peter Pan' by J M Barrie - here's a feast of pirate books booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Rights news: UQPBooks has acquired world rights to debut author Sandy Bigna’s middle-grade verse novel Little Bones, in a two-book deal via Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Management.
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NCACL is exceedingly proud to hear this news! Sandy is also our NCACL blog editor (have you discovered this? Here it is: ncacl.org.au/blog/blogspace/

Are there any Aussie writers who can touch readers like Judy Blume? Julie Buntin on the Uncanny Omniscience of Judy Blume lithub.com/julie-buntin-o… via Literary Hub

‼️Alert for researchers in children's literature in translation Lara Cain Gray Here's a blog about the challenges ncacl.org.au/blog/beyond-wo…

True of Aussie nonfiction, do you agree? More children are choosing nonfiction - why? It's experimenting and evolving - authors and illustrators are pushing the genre, books are richer and more engaging than ever before - interesting overview nea.org/nea-today/all-…

9 Passover and Easter Picture Books buff.ly/3E49brS via PragmaticMom #ReadYourWorld #passover #picturebooks

For Sendak fans there can never be enough books on him, his art, his eccentric self - this article is lavishly illustrated & fascinating. Lynn Caponera on the Wild and Wonderful Legacy of Maurice Sendak lithub.com/lynn-caponera-… via Literary Hub

Fascinating study which offers important ways to improve learning for Indigenous youth - We have a new way of looking at data that shows what’s working for Indigenous school kids and what isn’t theconversation.com/we-have-a-new-… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Here read the judges' comments on the Indigenous Literacy Foundation winning $725,000 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1… via ABC Australia