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1 Lisa Shanahan : Storyteller & Wordsmith Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 36 no. 5 2021; (p. 16-18) 'Lisa Shanahan has authored a treasure trove of high quality and much-loved books.' (Introduction)
1 Karen Foxlee's Winged Magic Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 36 no. 5 2021; (p. 10-13) 'No doubt every connoisseur and keen reader of Australian children's, middle-grade and YA literature avidly awaits every new Karen Foxlee novel.' (Introduction)
1 Anything But Fine : An Interview with Tobias Madden Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 36 no. 4 2021; (p. 22-24) 'Tobias Madden's debut YA novel is called Anything But Fine and although 'anything but fine' is how his lead character Luca feels after his life-changing accident, this novel has an uplifting, optimistic spirit.' (Introduction)
1 Across the Risen Sea : An Interview with Bren MacDibble Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 36 no. 4 2021; (p. 16-18) 'It is a treat to speak to Bren MacDibble. I have been a great admirer of her books for children and young adults from How to Bee and In the Dark Spaces (written as Cally Black) onwards.' (Introduction)
1 Epic End to Series Joy Lawn , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 9 October 2021; (p. 18)
— Review of Always Morris Gleitzman , 2021 single work children's fiction
1 A Song of Many Colours Joy Lawn , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 11 September 2021; (p. 18)
— Review of The Song of Lewis Carmichael Sofie Laguna , 2021 single work children's fiction
1 Elizabeth Fensham Talks to Joy Lawn About Dogs, Refugees and Young Heroes Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 36 no. 3 2021; (p. 14-16) 'It's an excellent things to have dreams and goals, but we need to know how to bounce back when things go wrong and to not lose heart.' (Introduction)
1 Shivaun Plozza : Between Heartbreak and Humour Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 36 no. 2 2021; (p. 22-24)
1 Azaria : A True History and Other Masterworks Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 36 no. 2 2021; (p. 18-21)

'The outstanding picture book 'Azaria: A True History', written and illustrated by Maree Coote, published by Melbournestyle Books, is shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Eve Pownall Award for information books.' (Introduction)
1 A Real, Powerful Anger Joy Lawn , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 17 April 2021; (p. 17)
— Review of The Gaps Leanne Hall , 2021 single work novel ; Tiger Daughter Rebecca Lim , 2021 single work children's fiction ; When We Are Invisible Claire Zorn , 2021 single work novel
1 The Wild World of Jennifer Cossins Joy Lawn , 2021 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 36 no. 1 2021; (p. 20-22)
1 Enchanting Surreal Tale Joy Lawn , 2021 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 23 January 2021; (p. 15)
— Review of The End of the World Is Bigger Than Love Davina Bell , 2020 single work novel
1 Katrina Nannestad Answers Questions by Joy Lawn About Her New Book : We Are Wolves Joy Lawn , 2020 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 35 no. 5 2020; (p. 22)

'How is 'We Are Wolves' different from your others books?

'I usually write comedy - stories of adventure and mystery with quirky characters and lots of laughter.' (Introduction)
1 Ella and the Ocean : Joy Lawn discusses 'Ella and the Ocean' with Lian Tanner & Jonathan Bentley Joy Lawn , 2020 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 35 no. 4 2020; (p. 4-7) 'Thank you for speaking to us, Lian and Jonathan. Your stunning picture book Ella and the Ocean (Allen & Unwin) has deservedly won the Patricia Wrightson Prize in 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. It is an exceptional work in traditional picture book form. (The judges report is at the end of this interview.)' (Introduction)
1 Bern Emmerichs Interviewed by Joy Lawn Joy Lawn , 2020 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 35 no. 3 2020; (p. 4-7) 'Bern Emmerichs is an artist whose work is held by the Australian National Gallery, the National Gallery of Victoria and elsewhere in Australia and internationally. She also illustrates narrative non-fiction about European settlement in Australia for Berbay Books in a distinctive intricate and patterned style.' (Introduction)
1 Truth and Lies : It Sells like Teen Spirit Joy Lawn , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 26 December 2020; (p. 18)
— Review of Deep Water Sarah Epstein , 2020 single work novel ; How to Grow a Family Tree Eliza Henry-Jones , 2020 single work novel ; The Book of Chance Sue Whiting , 2020 single work children's fiction ; As Fast As I Can Penny Tangey , 2020 single work novel
1 Rowling with a Fantasy Winner Joy Lawn , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 31 October 2020; (p. 16)
— Review of Hollowpox : The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Jessica Townsend , 2020 single work children's fiction

'Australian fiction is flourishing with the recent release of books for adults by well-known writers. However, a children’s fantasy story is outselling most of them.'  (Introduction)
1 Soaring Flight of Imagination Joy Lawn , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 13 June 2020; (p. 18)
— Review of The Rain Heron Robbie Arnott , 2020 single work novel
1 The Inimitable Nette Hilton Joy Lawn , 2019 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 34 no. 5 2019; (p. 14-16)

'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)
1 Know the Author : Nick Bland Joy Lawn , 2019 single work interview
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , September vol. 34 no. 4 2019; (p. 8-9) 'Nick Bland writes and illustrates character-driven stories that are brimming with humour. They have enormous child appeal and adults enjoy them as well. He is particularly well-known for The Very Cranky Bear.' (Introduction)
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