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.
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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.
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.