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1 Special Feature : Reviewers Reminisce Sue Scott , Rita Blackburn , Judi Jagger , Kim Eversden , Kerry Boyd , Margaret Crohn , Lorraine Dobbie , Peta Harrison , Mary Koenig , Fran Knight , Joy Lawn , Val Mancini , Joyce Michael , Christian Mondeil , Alison Miles , Sue Pitt , Martin Turner , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 25 no. 4 2011; (p. 7-10) Previous contributors to Fiction Focus each comment on their experience with the magazine.
1 Untitled Jean Anning , Rita Blackburn , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 21 no. 3 2007; (p. 15)
— Review of Right Book Right Time : 500 Great Reads for Teenagers Agnes Nieuwenhuizen , 2007 reference
1 Untitled Rita Blackburn , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 55)
— Review of Paul Jennings' Funniest Stories Paul Jennings , 2005 selected work
1 Special Feature : Fiction Focus Celebrates Its 20th Year Rita Blackburn , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 20 no. 1 2006; (p. 2-6)
1 Spotlight on Western Australian Authors Rita Blackburn , 2004 single work column
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 18 no. 3 2004; (p. 6-7, 14-16)
1 Untitled Rita Blackburn , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 18 no. 2 2004; (p. 9)
— Review of Australian Children's Books : A Bibliography : Volume Three 1989-2000 2004 single work bibliography
1 Untitled Rita Blackburn , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 15 no. 1 2001; (p. 22-23)
— Review of Nan Chauncy : A Writer's Life Berenice Eastman , 2000 single work biography
1 Untitled Rita Blackburn , 2000 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 14 no. 2 2000; (p. 10)
— Review of Kids Best : Australian Books for Children and Young Adults 1996-2000 Children's Book Council of Australia , 2000 reference
1 [Review] My Place Rita Blackburn , 2000 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 14 no. 1 2000; (p. 38)
— Review of My Place Sally Morgan , 1987 single work autobiography
1 Untitled Rita Blackburn , 2000 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 14 no. 1 2000; (p. 9)
— Review of Back to Books : Creating a Focus on Fiction 1999 anthology criticism
1 [Review] Twice the Ring of Fire Rita Blackburn , 1999 single work review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 13 no. 2 1999; (p. 22)
— Review of Twice the Ring of Fire Libby Hathorn , 1999 single work novel
1 4 y separately published work icon Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers Jean Anning (editor), Alison Spicer-Wensley (editor), Jean Anning (editor), Alison Spicer-Wensley (editor), Carmel Ballinger (editor), Carolyn F. Logan (editor), Carolyn F. Logan (editor), Jan Scott (editor), Barbara Shardlow (editor), Barbara Shardlow (editor), Carol Townsing (editor), Alison Gregg (editor), Valerie Hemsley (editor), Jill Midolo (editor), Adrienne Voller (editor), Li Gin (editor), Carol Townsing (editor), Alison Gregg (editor), Rhonda Irvin (editor), Valerie Hemsley (editor), Adrienne Voller (editor), Valerie Hemsley (editor), Jill Midolo (editor), Valerie Hemsley (editor), Jill Midolo (editor), Barbara Combes (editor), Barbara Combes (editor), Lisa Gannon (editor), Jill Midolo (editor), Jill Midolo (editor), Rita Blackburn (editor), Rita Blackburn (editor), Rita Blackburn (editor), Carol Townsing (editor), 1987 East Perth : Western Australia. Ministry of Education. Curriculum Materials Information Services , 1987- Z1224466 1987 periodical (51 issues) 'Fiction Focus is
  • a reviewing journal published four times a year by CMIS, Department of Education and Training (WA)
  • a selection and buying guide for secondary schools and other institutions serving teenagers
  • distributed free of charge to the library and the Head of Department, English in public secondary schools in Western Australia. available on subscription.

'The Fiction Focus journal includes:
  • Current fiction published specifically for teenagers
  • Selected adult fiction
  • Relevant titles for professional reading
  • Picture books appropriate for secondary school students
  • Fiction-related videos and audiobooks
  • 'Fiction on the Net' highlights literature-related Internet sites useful for curriculum programming, professional development or student use
  • Feature articles about incorporating literature into the curriculum or other topical issues relevant to English teachers and librarians promoting the reading of fiction in their schools.
'Fiction Focus caters for a wide range of reading abilities and levels of maturity and both positive and negative reviews of titles are included. Titles that deal with controversial issues, or are of doubtful literary merit but have popular appeal, are evaluated for the integrity of overall treatment and quality. Standard evaluation criteria consonant with the policies of the Department of Education and Training (WA) are followed.

'Reviews for Fiction Focus are submitted by teachers and librarians both within and outside the Department of Education and Training (WA). The views expressed are those of the individual reviewers.'

Source: Fiction Focus website, http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/publications/FictionFocus/index.htm
Sighted: 13/09/2011
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