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Issue Details: First known date: 2019... vol. 34 no. 5 November 2019 of Magpies : Talking About Books for Children est. 1986-1995 Magpies : Talking About Books for Children
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2019 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Gavin Aung Than - A Leap of Faith, Allison Paterson , single work interview
'Super-duper alert! There's a brand-new superheroes series set to excite young readers across the world in a fabulous collection of stories created by freelance cartoonist and webcomic sensation, Gavin Aung Than.' (Introduction)
 (p. 4-6)
Diversity in Children's Literature, Liz Derouet , single work column
'Diversity in children's and young adult literature has been a hot topic of discussion for some time now. Studies have been conducted on the representation of minority groups in literature for children and young adults and there has been a push from readers, authors and librarians for publishers to include more diverse literature in their lists.' (Introduction)
 (p. 10-12)
The Inimitable Nette Hilton, Joy Lawn , single work interview

'Nette Hilton is a legend of Australian children's literature and a vibrant character herself. Her work spans picture books, series fiction, non-fiction and novels for children and adults. She writes across genres and conjures deep emotion and understanding in her contemporary classic children's novel The Web; humour and wisdom in evergreen favourite picture book A Proper Little Lady and her new Princess Peony series; simpatico, enjoyment and delight from her expertly crafted voice and dialogue and exuberant fun from her body of work. Her writing brims with heart and soul.' (Introduction)

 (p. 14-16)
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