Publications

Publications

The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature Inc. has unique publications.  Australia’s most comprehensive collection of material relating to children’s book publishing and children’s literature is used by specialist volunteers to create these resources. Also included are publications written about the National Centre, the Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature (2015) and the Lu Rees Archives (1980).

2024
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  • Fostering inquisitive minds with picture books by Early Childhood Education Consultant, Linda T Harrison
  • All about verse novels: Your Kid’s Next Read with Allison Tait and Megan Daley
    Listen on Apple Podcasts
    Megan and Allison examine the rise and rise of verse novels: why verse novels are increasingly popular, why kids love them, how to read them and what to do with them in a classroom situation. Plus, a list of recommended verse novels and links to more! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com.au

2023
The Barrumbi Kids Resource
Podcasts

2021
Looking after your papers

2020

2019
ABC Radio Interviews
Opinion pieces

2018
Printable NCACL Brochure

2017

2016

2015

2014

  • Milne, Patricia and Alderman, Belle (2014) Showcasing Treasures: The Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature. Canberra: Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature. (Book)
  • Alderman, Belle (2014) ‘Bookish Places: Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature’,  Kids’ Book Review, 15 March 2014.
  • Pryor, Sally (2014) ‘Treasures Amassed for Generations to Enjoy’, The Canberra Times 14 June, 2014 pp6-7.
  • Haddon, Ann & Ann James (2014) ‘A Bird in the Hand! Bob Graham: A Retrospective’ Magpies: Talking about Books for Children, Vol 29, no 3, July 2014, pp10-13
  • UC renews bond with Lu Rees Archives,” (2014) Canberra Weekly News, 18 December, General News, p24.

Before 2014 – NCACL Articles written before 2014 about the Lu Rees Archives

Ongoing publications
Behind the Imagined: The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature Journal
NCACL Annual Reports
YouTube presentations 2015
Newsletters
Showcasing treasures monograph

Thanks for everything, past present and future! Mem Fox, Author
Showcasing treasures : the Lu Rees Archives of Australian children’s literature by Patricia Milne and Belle Alderman. 2014 page 13.

 

 

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