Children's literature is an art form which, though it has a simpler voice, can communicate deeper concepts. This page provides some resources for writing children's literature.
Is writing children's stories easier than you think? Run time: 12 min 25 sec
Find children's literature by searching the Library Collection or browsing the shelves at 823 in the Pedagogies in Practice Collection (Magill and Mawson Lakes Library).
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AustLit the resource for Australian literature
ICDL - International Children's Digital Library - The ICDL Foundation promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world.
National Centre for Children's Literature Databases - These databases support respect for cultures and social inclusion in the education sector in Australia and worldwide.
Project Gutenberg Children's Literature Collection - Project Gutenberg is an online library of free eBooks.
Children's Literature Association Quarterly - This periodical publishes first-rate scholarship in children's literature studies. Each issue features an editorial introduction, juried articles about research and scholarship in children's literature, and book reviews.
Children's Literature Review - This multifaceted resource provides researchers of children’s literature with access to a wide variety of critical information from English-language sources in the field.
Untapped: the Australian Literary Heritage Project - Once out of print, these lost Australian books have been brought back to life. You can borrow them from most local libraries in Australia as ebooks, or buy digital copies from all major online booksellers. Explore the collection here.
Every year, the Children's Book Council of Australia celebrates Australia’s most creative authors and artists with the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
Established with the first awards in 1946, the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards releases its Notables list in late February, followed by the Shortlist of nominees about one month later. The festivities culminate in Book Week, in mid-late August, where the winners of the awards are announced.
How Do You Make a Graphic Novel (and, Why Do They Take So Long?) - Popular graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier discusses her creative process.
5 Easy Steps To Creating a Graphic Novel | With Author Marieke Nijkamp & Illustrator Sylvia Bi - In this step-by-step tutorial, author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, creators of the inspiring novel "Ink Girls," will guide you through the process on how to create your own graphic novel! From developing characters and exciting plot lines to expert drawing techniques and writing advice, this video has everything you need to know about getting started in the world of graphic novels. (Run time: 3 min 27 sec)
How to Publish a Graphic Novel: A Beginner's Guide to Start - See step by step, how to write, illustrate and publish a graphic novel from beginning to end. This video explains how to develop a graphic novel idea, how to pitch to publishers and agents, sketch out the layouts, add color, and market the work. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang, and guest artist Clar Angkasa. (Run time: 39 min 37 sec)