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Absolutely Karen Foxlee is one of Australia's superlative writers. Definitely she's great at the small, quiet moments.

US science stories for young readers - detailed reviews & Illus of the best books | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Totally agree with @ALibraryscience that verse novels are special. Australia has around 70 so far and counting. Here's our list ncacl.org.au/resources/bibl…

Applications close 17 Mar for Australian National Poet Laureate —three‑year appointment recognising an outstanding Australian poet whose work and cultural contribution have shaped contemporary poetry and its readership creative.gov.au/investments-op…

Being a deep admirer of @yuvalzommer every new book he creates is a gem

As a teacher librarian, I discovered some upper primary kids loved historical fiction - here's a way to promote this type of story

Love a contest? Image is of just picture books! Here's the YouTube link featuring bk jackets of CBCA notables for 2025 announced 24 Feb - 5 categories - What's next? Short list 31 Mar, Winners 21 Aug youtube.com/watch?v=MT4xXm…

Coming soon! Aussie Simultaneous Storytime 2024 using 'Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller' - register for this amazing annual experience and kids' involvement in story twinkl.com.au/resources/part…

🎉 WIN 1 of 2 FREE Places – Brisbane! -- QSLA Members, this one’s for you -- Join Kevin Hennah for Rethink-2 on Friday 1 May 2026 in Brisbane. To enter, email:
secretariat@qsla.org.au Competition closes Friday 6 March. More info:
🔗 merchandisinglibraries.com.au/rethink-2-with…

Read all about what Canada is doing about kids' book reviews behind increasing pay walls - it's a problem Australia faces too sadly kidsbooknews.ca Then check out our blog to see what our Centre is doing about this ncacl.org.au/blog/the-case-…

Origin of inspiration - out now - memoir by Mark Haddon, author of 'The Curious Incidence of the Dog in the Night-time' talks about the creative impulse lithub.com/on-the-unlikel…

QSLA Online Monthly Book Club is Back for 2026 this Thursday 19 February at 3:30pm via Zoom. Join us as we reflect, share ideas, and kick off the year with a great read and even better conversation. It’s easy to join. Simply contact the QSLA Secretariat at secretariat@qsla.org.au

📚 What the books saw today. #QLDSchoolLibraries #BookHumour #SchoolLibraryLife #IfBooksCouldTalk

Who's a fan of verse novels? 'Your Kids Next Read' podcast surveys this field & recommends NCACL's verse novel resource 🥰 yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast-episod…

💭 Reflection time One small library change can shift a whole year of learning. What is one thing your library will do differently in 2026? #QSLA #QLDSchoolLibraries #LibraryReflection #FutureLibraries #LibraryImpact #SchoolLibraries

Winners for 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards to be announced 13 April. Meanwhile, I've chosen my faves. How about you? More at this site ibby.org/awards-activit…

Love Aussie kids' books? Here's a list of possible faves compiled by The Guardian. You have to vote EVERY day! Which book will be chosen - hurry! theguardian.com/culture/ng-int…

Hurrah! Australian Government Honours for Aussie children's literature - congrats to these special people: Graeme Base AM, Stephanie Owen Reeder OAM, Sally Odgers OAM, Patricia Anne Pledger OAM. Time now to put up more deserving people!

Celebrate QLD School Library Week 2026 (9 -13 February) with the official bookmarks "School Libraries Light the Way", featuring stunning artwork by illustrator Niña Nill. A practical reading giveaway: qsla.org.au/qslw #QSLW2026 #QLDSchoolLibraries #ReadingCulture

We know it's really hard to be published as a first-time author! Here's to the @BranfordBoase Award which recognises new writers! 👏👏👏