Children's Literature In focus
Is writing children's stories easier than you think?
Video length: 12 min 25 sec
Pedagogies in Practice collection
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).
Search tips
- If you know the exact title type it into the search box and select the title option e.g. A bus called heaven
- Find an author / illustrator by typing their name into the search box and selecing the author option
e.g. Shaun Tan - Try the following subject searches to find picture books in the collection: juvenile fiction or CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia)
Resources
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.
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Children's Books Online: The Rosetta ProjectContains jpeg image scans of antique and classic books to be read online
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Open Library (childrens literature)Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Read, borrow, and discover.
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Journal of children's literature.Published by Children's Literature Assembly
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Children's Literature ReviewThis multifaceted resource provides researchers of children’s literature with access to a wide variety of critical information from English-language sources in the field.
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Children's Literature Association QuarterlyThis 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 Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards
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.
Children's literature: Creating
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The Bloomsbury Introduction to Children’s and Young Adult Literature
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From Maria Edgeworth, Dr Seuss and Lewis Carroll to Sherman Alexie, Sharon Flake, and Gene Luen Yang, this is a comprehensive introduction to studying the infinitely varied worlds of literature for children and young adults. -
Children and Biography: Reading and Writing Life Stories
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The first study of life narratives produced for, about, and written by children, this book examines the recent popularity of children's biographies and how they engage with the biggest issues of our time: environmental change, health crises, education, and children's personal and political development. -
DiVERSE: Conversations with YA and Children's Verse Novelists
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Bringing together interviews with some of the most highly esteemed verse novelists writing for young adults and children today, DiVERSE develops an understanding of the poetics of the verse novel genre.
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Crafting Dynamic Characters (LinkedIn Learning)Learn from a bestselling author and story coach how to conceive and write memorable characters. Mary Kole works with bestselling author Jessica Brody to produce this course on how to create fully fleshed-out, dynamic characters and reveal them in a way that captures the reader's attention and heart.
HOW TO GET NOTICED BY A CHILDREN'S PUBLISHER | what to send to a publisher - by author Jules Marriner
Looking for how to get noticed by a children’s publisher, tips on how to get noticed by a publisher, or what to send to a children’s publisher? How does a children’s book get seen? This video gives you hints on finding a publisher's submission policy, plus tips on how to send a book to publishers, or any book idea to publishers.
Video length: 12 min 57 sec
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The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to Write, Publish, and Promote Books for Children of All Ages
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Writing for kids is fun and rewarding- if you can break into the fiercely competitive world of children's book publishing. With this guide, you'll learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher.
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Writers Victoria: Publishing adviceInformation, advice and guidance on all things publishing.
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Journey to Kidlit: How to Publish a Picture Book: The Complete ProcessJourney to Kidlit compiled a list of everything you need to know to publish a children’s book with a traditional publisher to help get it started.
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Scottish Book Trust: What editors look for in a children's book submissionAlthough submissions criteria vary from publisher to publisher, there are a number of things you can do to make sure your manuscript stands out from the rest.