Collections
Research Collection of Children's Literature
A special collection of historical and contemporary Australian childrens' literature.
Major References
The Oxford Companion to Australian Children's Literature
History, biography and criticism in a useful dictionary format.
Authors & Illustrators of Australian Children's Books
Each entry has a substantial bio-bibliograpical article complete with a photograph.
Australian Children's Books: a Bibliography
Marcie Muir's work is a comprehensive and authoritative source. A highlight is the entire publishing history of Norman Lindsay.
Books in the Life of a Child : Bridges to Literature and Learning
Saxby's critical guide provides an emphasis on the value of reading.
A History of Australian Children's Literature 1841 - 1940
A history of Australian Children's Literature 1941 - 1970
The Proof of the Puddin' : Australian Children's Literature 1970 - 1990
These authentic and scholarly, historical narratives by H. M. Saxby are "standard" works in this genre.
The Dromkeen Book of Australian Children's Literature
A historical record and sumptuous portfolio, including more contemporary work.
Something About the Author
One of the excellent Gale Research series, comprising over 100 volumes with numerous illustrations.
Journals
Children's Bookseller & Publisher
A special supplement to Australian Bookseller & Publisher, issued each April and October.
Fiction Focus : New Books for Teenagers
Produced at the Education Department of Western Australia, this reviewing journal includes non-print media. You can find out more about it on their web site.
Magpies : Talking About Books for Children
Contains reviews and features on authors and publishing.
Reading Time: New Books for Boys and Girls
Produced by the Children's Book Council of Australia, with an emphasis on reviews.
Viewpoint : on Books for Young Adults
Feature articles on the authors as well as reviews. Also has a web site.
Abstracts & Indexes
Children's Literature Abstracts
International coverage from authors and books, to literary awards and television programming.
Children's Literature Review
Arranged by author, this publication gives extensive excerpts from selected critical material.
Australian Children's Fiction : the Subject Guide
Australian Children's Fiction : the Subject Guide : Update
Entries can be accessed via subject, genre type, title and name of illustrator.
Subject Guide to Australian Children's Books in Print
Provides subject and title access, also includes readership levels.
Services
Children's Book Council of Australia
Encourages authors and readers of children's books, organises exhibitions and activities, with Children's Book Week as the annual highlight.
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
The Australian headquarters is based at the State Library of South Australia, and promotes Australian childrens' literature internationally.
Awards
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
The winners of these annual awards from 1935 to the present are listed on this web site.
Fiction Focus List of Book Awards
Western Australian Department of Education and Training's compilation of award data.
Young Writer's Competitions
Here are opportunities for budding writers to hone their skills.
Western Australian Young Reader's Book Award
A reader's choice award in two categories, for young and older readers.
Education
Fremantle Children's Literature Centre
Exhibitions, workshops, and facilities for the preservation of pre-publication manuscripts and artwork.
Interest/Support Groups
Children's Book Council (Western Australian Branch)
Promotes authors and organises Children's Book Week in Western Australia.
May Gibbs Foundation (Western Australian Branch)
Raises funds to help save Nutcote, the Sydney home of May Gibbs.
Government
CMIS Evaluation Unit of the Education Department of Western Australia
This unit has an ongoing commitment to the promotion of quality fiction in schools, and publishes the journal Fiction Focus.
Children's Literature Research Collection of the State Library of South Australia
Established in 1959, the collection contains 62,700 childrens books from Australia and overseas.
Net Links
Children's Literature Web Guide
A compilation of links to others sites with an emphasis on award information.
Dromkeen Collection of Australian Children's Literature
Located in the countryside near Melbourne, the centre offers exhibitions, public programs, and a gallery/bookshop.
OzLit for the Young
A list of 55 sites and growing.