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24.01.2022 Say hello to our new feature columnist Megan Daley! Megan is an award-winning librarian, former national vice-president of the Children's Book Council of Australia and author of 'Raising Readers' - a must-have guide on how to nurture a child's love of books. Her ongoing columns will focus on topical issues relevant to librarians and educators, and will feature great recommended reads. Her first column 'The Power of Words in Troubled Times' can be found in our upcoming February 2020 issue! You can find more about her writing, recommendations, and upcoming events at https://childrensbooksdaily.com.

24.01.2022 Today marks 200 years since the birth of Anna Sewell -author of Black Beauty (1877), the first major animal story in children’s literature. https://bit.ly/2RKD9JN

23.01.2022 A sneak peek of our review for 'The Last Human', coming soon in the Feb 2020 issue... Spoiler alert: We loved it!

20.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Tell us about a woman in science who has inspired you! Pictured: Select titles from STEM Trailblazer biographies, which can be found on p.17 of our February 2020 Information Books supplement.... #February11 #womeninSTEM #science4all

15.01.2022 The first issue of a new decade Our February 2020 magazine is out now! This issue features Megan Daley's column 'The Power of Words in Troubled Times' - discussing how books can be a source of resilience and hope in times of disaster, an interview with Wild Dog Books author Charles Hope, and upcoming notable dates to mark on your calendar. Also included is an Information Books supplement for all your non-fiction needs, with a bonus offer on select Wild Dog Books titles. Find your magazine in the post or online now! https://www.bookcurator.com.au/page/2020-online-magazines

13.01.2022 Library Lovers' Day is next Friday, 14 February 2020! The theme for this year is 'Uncover Something New'. Read something new or unknown, host a scavenger hunt, or display your best mystery tales. What will you do to celebrate? Free resources and ideas are available from ALIA: bit.ly/1TOCRem

12.01.2022 Our March 2020 Issue is now available! This month's feature column by Megan Daley focuses on struggling readers. You can find great accessible books, with full reviews, in our detailed supplement. Also inside: a feature on books-to-screen adaptations, a comprehensive list of children's writing competitions...and more! View your copy online now, or look out for your magazine in the post!

11.01.2022 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Perhaps what matters when all is said and done is not who puts us down but who picks us up. Kate DiCamillo, Louisiana's Way Home

03.01.2022 Our definitive guide to the CBCA Book of the Year Awards is out now! In two volumes, we review every notable and shortlisted title across all six categories. Our reviews make a great reference for anyone looking to order these titles, with detailed summaries, theme categorisation, and content notes. Members can access their copy via the online portal now, and the guide is also available for non-members to purchase for $29.95 (both volumes included). Place your order by phone (07 3167 6518) or email ([email protected]).

03.01.2022 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: The beginning is always today. - Mary Shelley