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Title Author Type Date Words
Jill's picks. Mar 1, 2012 297
An interview with Alison Lester. Interview Feb 1, 2012 1037
Reading in Mongolia: through scorching sun and freezing snow, I bring books to children in Mongolia. Jamba, Dashdondog Essay Nov 29, 2011 603
Early Childhood--Maudie and Bear. Brief article Nov 1, 2011 289
Eve Pownallaward--The Return of the Word Spy. Riddle, Tohby Brief article Nov 1, 2011 302
CBCA book of the year 2011. Hamilton, Margaret Nov 1, 2011 571
Squish Rabbit. Nov 1, 2011 689
Sally Lloyd-Jones. Gervay, Susanne Interview Nov 1, 2011 744
Michael Morpurgo: best known for his children's books, the British author, poet and playwright talks to Libby Powell about his own childhood, happy endings and why being a parent is the hardest job he's ever done. Powell, Libby Interview Oct 1, 2011 628
Rewarding fiction. Knight, Gavin Sep 22, 2011 1634
Joanne Fitzgerald (1956-2011). Obituary Sep 22, 2011 272
Seen at ... a photographic look at Canadian Children's Book events. Brief article Sep 22, 2011 140
The always surprising Jill MacLean. Martin, Kathleen Interview Sep 22, 2011 1500
Blazing a trail for picturebooks in Canada: the art of Elizabeth Cleaver. Elliott-Johns, Susan E. Essay Aug 15, 2011 1247
The Children's Book Council of Australia judges' report 2011. Aug 1, 2011 2622
Book Week 2012--celebrating our stories. Brief article Jun 22, 2011 246
The forgone limericks of Lewis Carroll. Puder, Jim Critical essay May 1, 2011 2128
Doublets. Richards, Dana May 1, 2011 616
Engaged by history: bringing history to life for young readers. Hart, Carolyn Interview Mar 22, 2011 1679
Book Week Champions. Mar 22, 2011 898
Power plays: paradigms of power in The Pinhoe Egg and The Merlin Conspiracy. Hixon, Martha P. Critical essay Mar 22, 2011 9009
The games people play. Steinke, Gabriela Critical essay Mar 22, 2011 4829
"Why don't you be a tiger?": The performative, transformative, and creative power of the word in the universes of Diana Wynne Jones. Gascoyne, Debbie Critical essay Mar 22, 2011 4945
The structure of magical revolutions. Fischer, Helgard Critical essay Mar 22, 2011 5148
Building castles in the air: (de)construction in Howl's Moving Castle. Rudd, David Critical essay Mar 22, 2011 6264
Awards. Feb 23, 2011 559
Curiosity catches fire: science writers revel in discovery. Galat, Joan Marie Discussion Jan 1, 2011 2152
Adventure awaits four authors: first-time and returning authors look forward to the excitement and energy. O'Reilly, Gillian Jan 1, 2011 1453
CBCA awards--acceptance speeches. Speech Nov 1, 2010 4015
The NAN Chauncy award. Nitschke, Ruth Nov 1, 2010 763
Steve Cole slimes Brisbane. Henderson, Heather Nov 1, 2010 779
Laurence Yep: an introduction. Speech Sep 22, 2010 677
Rae Bridgman's virtual literary tour--and the house she helped save. Brief article Sep 22, 2010 295
Michael Thompson--The Other Bears. Essay Aug 1, 2010 611
This Tree Counts! Nature enthusiast and children's author Alison Ashley Formento is encouraging today's youth to appreciate what trees have to offer. McVicar, Sarah Jun 22, 2010 852
Patricia Wrightson OBE 1921-2010. Saxby, Maurice Obituary May 1, 2010 704
Vicki Grant: writer and problem solver. O'Reilly, Gillian Interview Mar 22, 2010 1244
Criminal intent: crafting mysteries for young readers. O'Reilly, Gillian Mar 22, 2010 2008
Maria Nikolajeva: an introduction. Levy, Michael Biography Mar 22, 2010 493
"It's my centennial!" said Tom Swiftly. Feb 1, 2010 1356
Writing for todays teens. Cohen, John Editorial Feb 1, 2010 2741
From the west--the WAARDA series. Biography Feb 1, 2010 1699
Sophie Lee and the younger reader. Essay Feb 1, 2010 806
2009/2010 Canadian children's book awards. Awards list Jan 1, 2010 1766
Become an ... authorstrator! Interview Dec 22, 2009 936
Bluebonnet fiber collages. Sterling, Joan Dec 1, 2009 941
Honoring great books. Sep 22, 2009 509
Lists. Arthur, Chris Essay Sep 22, 2009 4517
'It's got to be funny.': about the Roald Dahl museum. Foster, Amelia Sep 22, 2009 1176
Carnegie and Kate Greenaway winners for 2009. Knight, Gavin Brief article Sep 22, 2009 252
Lancashire Children's Book Awards. Knight, Gavin Brief article Sep 22, 2009 80
Books, bicycles and freedom. Wynne-Jones, Tim Sep 22, 2009 1101
The Children's Book Council of Australia judges' report 2009. Aug 1, 2009 5881
Dick Bruna--a 'nice' gentle man and a true gentleman. Batchelor, Lindy Aug 1, 2009 1291
Munsch gets star; Oppel goes to the stars. Brief article Jun 22, 2009 141
The active mind of Wallace Edwards. Hrab, Naseem Interview Jun 22, 2009 1379
Ian Horrocks--an abbreviated history. Personal account May 1, 2009 491
How I came to write The Adventures of Nanny Piggins: R.A. Spratt. Personal account May 1, 2009 476
Stephen M. Giles. Personal account May 1, 2009 802
Victoria Bowen--the writing of War's End. Personal account May 1, 2009 578
Siobhan Dowd. Cohen, John Brief biography May 1, 2009 83
Lia Hills. Personal account May 1, 2009 838
Kilmeny Niland 16 September 1950--27 February 2009--Margaret Hamilton. Obituary May 1, 2009 370
The children's book council of Australia awards 2009 short list. Table May 1, 2009 492
Luminato spotlights children's books. Brief article Mar 22, 2009 159
Further IBBY Canada news. Brief article Mar 22, 2009 195
Young Canada Reads selects Quid Pro Quo. Brief article Mar 22, 2009 120
Atlantic Book Awards: a celebration. Brief article Mar 22, 2009 84
The imagination of Rukhsana Khan. Goodall, Lian Biography Mar 22, 2009 1587
McNally's and me. Matas, Carol; Slade, Arthur Mar 22, 2009 1643
An interview with Katherine Langrish. Cohen, John Interview Feb 1, 2009 886
The Cloudchasers. Hunt, Steven; Richardson, David Personal account Feb 1, 2009 864
Mark Thomason. Biography Feb 1, 2009 558
Why I wrote Lucy Zeezou's goal. Deep-Jones, Liz Feb 1, 2009 525
A new imprint, IP kidz and Dr David Reiter. Wignell, Edel Interview Feb 1, 2009 1258
'Twas brilling. Morice, David Feb 1, 2009 362
2008/2009 Canadian Children's Book Awards. Awards list Jan 1, 2009 1536
Nicola Campbell crafts her words. O'Reilly, Gillian Jan 1, 2009 819
Still wild: the glitterati honor Maurice Sendak, the literary world's newest out icon. Stockwell, Anne Brief article Nov 4, 2008 258
Writing fiction for girls. Alexander, Goldie Oct 1, 2008 998
E.B. white and his spiders. Cordell, Melinda R. Oct 1, 2008 525
Canadians in Denmark. Brief article Sep 22, 2008 153
Hancock in Iceland. Brief article Sep 22, 2008 150
English children's and YA books made in Quebec. Hoyte, Carol-Ann Sep 22, 2008 1646
Meeting the challenge of his dark materials. Elliott, Marissa Critical essay Sep 1, 2008 1529
A Book Week veteran looks forward: Kathy Stinson in conversation. Interview Jun 22, 2008 678
My Book Week Story: Frieda Wishinsky in Newfoundland. Jun 22, 2008 429
The 2007 NSK Neustadt prize for children's literature: Katherine Paterson. Cover story May 1, 2008 972
Fighting the long defeat: the 2007 NSK prize lecture: Katherine Paterson. Speech May 1, 2008 3332
The first five years of the NSK Prize. Hankin, Kathy Neustadt May 1, 2008 679
A tribute to Katherine Paterson. Crowe, Chris May 1, 2008 1610
Budge Wilson talks Anne. Martin, Kathleen Interview Mar 22, 2008 1683
K.V. Johansen on exploring "otherness". O'Reilly, Gillian Interview Mar 22, 2008 1823
Classic Canadian Reading! Mar 22, 2008 1465
Jon Sciezka named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Brief article Mar 1, 2008 130
Biography on Laura Bridgman. Brief article Feb 1, 2008 204
"Particles" packs a punch. Hrab, Naseem Jan 1, 2008 324
Looking forward. Hrab, Naseem Brief article Jan 1, 2008 200
Reader nation: book week stories. Jan 1, 2008 10099
2007/2008 Canadian Children's Book Awards. Awards list Jan 1, 2008 1333
Unfolding fairy tales: whipping out his giant pair of scissors, Hans Christian Andersen cut and snipped folded paper to create elves, fairies, and animals of all kinds. Gossett, Darlene Miller Dec 1, 2007 680
Christmas' moral code hurts liberal agenda. Brief article Dec 1, 2007 389
Listening to Michael Rosen: speaking to English teachers. Fairhall, Anne Sep 22, 2007 3017
2007 Information Book Award finalists. Awards list Sep 22, 2007 116
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Awards list Sep 22, 2007 141
Sources of pride and inspiration. Yee, Paul Reprint Sep 22, 2007 2088
Awards galas celebrate Canadian talent. Brief article Sep 22, 2007 160
Manitoba report. Ferguson, Collene Brief article Sep 22, 2007 281
SWAT Writer-in-Residence and CCBN. Goodall, Lian Personal account Jun 22, 2007 689
Packaging Your Imagination 2007. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 102
Arthur Ellis Award: Best Juvenile Category. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 82
R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 93
Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 144
Ontario Library Association "Tree Awards.". Brief article Jun 22, 2007 168
Red Cedar and Stellar Awards. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 100
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards. Brief article Jun 22, 2007 179
My mother thinks I do nothing. Wishinsky, Frieda Personal account Jun 22, 2007 2023
So you want to self-publish? Jun 22, 2007 578
Rules of thumb. O'Reilly, Gillian Jun 22, 2007 1802
An author prepares. Bar-el, Dan Jun 22, 2007 511
Melanie Watt. Hrab, Naseem Interview Jun 22, 2007 1504
Who's going where? Brief article Jun 22, 2007 127
Le Zloukch! Jun 22, 2007 371
Harry Potter news. Brief article Mar 22, 2007 93
Canadian Library Association: Book of the Year for Children Award. Brief article Mar 22, 2007 139
Hans Christian Andersen nominees. Brief article Mar 22, 2007 119
Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature. Brief article Mar 22, 2007 95
Poetry is the bee's knees! Hoyte, Carol-Ann Interview Mar 22, 2007 3331
Manitoba report. Ferguson, Collene Mar 22, 2007 522
Nova Scotia report. Martin, Kathleen Mar 22, 2007 520
Carla's journey. Wolohan, D.D. Interview Mar 1, 2007 1316
The author and the reader--"us and them" in Maria Edgeworth's texts for children and young adults. Mazurek, Monika Critical essay Jan 1, 2007 3138
Eoin Colfer. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 302
Websites. Website list Jan 1, 2007 93
BC report. Lee, Cora Brief article Jan 1, 2007 238
Manitoba report. Ferguson, Collene Brief article Jan 1, 2007 240
Nova Scotia report. Martin, Kathleen Brief article Jan 1, 2007 237
Wild gifts: anger management and moral development in the fiction of Ursula K. Le Guin and Maurice Sendak. Lindow, Sandra J. Critical essay Dec 22, 2006 5030
Shortlist announced for 2006 Nestle Children's Book Prize. Brief article Oct 4, 2006 153
Fan fiction online: engagement, critical response and affective play through writing. Thomas, Angela Oct 1, 2006 5962
Authors hook reluctant readers. Hoyte, Carol-Ann Sep 22, 2006 1862
First-timers--and an expert--on tour. Sep 22, 2006 832
Birthday celebrations held for Roald Dahl. Brief article Sep 13, 2006 83
In my writing place: creating fine literature for the young is not all child's play. Greenfield, Eloise Sep 1, 2006 1230
A visit full of surprises. Jun 22, 2006 416
Ontario Library Association "Tree Awards". Awards list Jun 22, 2006 165
Willow Awards. Awards list Jun 22, 2006 120
Deep reading makes a splash. Jun 22, 2006 714
BC Report: Cora Lee, Regional Officer. Jun 22, 2006 371
Harry Potter author asks for halt to paper deluge. Brief article May 15, 2006 86
The NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature. May 1, 2006 410
In Coretta Scott King's name: something for every young reader. May 1, 2006 605
Family guy: Todd Parr translates a kid's-eye point of view into a successful career in children's literature and TV. Gray, P.J. Apr 25, 2006 393
IBBY honour list: Canadian selections. Awards list Mar 22, 2006 218
The Writers' Trust Awards. Brief article Mar 22, 2006 117
Alberta report: Chyrelanne Kuipers, Regional Officer. Kuipers, Chyrelanne Mar 22, 2006 455
End of an era: Peggy Appiah, the well-known British-Ghanaian writer of books for children and wife of the late Ghanaian statesman Joe Appiah, passed away in Kumasi on 11 February at the age of 84. Her literary friend and collaborator, Ivor Agyeman-Duah, pays her this tribute. Agyeman-Duah, Ivor Obituary Mar 1, 2006 712
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 97
Sarah Ellis in the Yukon. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 315
Hazel Hutchins in PEI. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 292
Don Aker in Ontario. Jan 1, 2006 332
Karleen Bradford in Manitoba. Jan 1, 2006 377
Karen Krossing in Quebec. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 300
Kristin Bieber Domm in Quebec. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 288
Irene Watts in Ontario. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 345
Ian Wallace in British Columbia (Vancouver Island). Jan 1, 2006 428
Jo Ellen Bogart in Quebec. Jan 1, 2006 365
Richard Scrimger in Alberta. Jan 1, 2006 354
Pamela Hickman in British Columbia (Interior). Jan 1, 2006 386
Martha Attema in Nova Scotia. Travel narrative Jan 1, 2006 386
Dette Hunter in Alberta. Travel narrative Jan 1, 2006 372
Kevin Major in Quebec. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 325
Barbara Nickel in Saskatchewan. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 350
Elin Kelsey in Ontario. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 315
Ann Walsh in Ontario. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 272
Jeff Domm in the Northwest Territories. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 268
Peg Hasted in Ontario. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 311
Judith Silverthorne in Ontario. Jan 1, 2006 322
Troy Wilson in Ontario. Brief article Jan 1, 2006 292
BC Report: Cora Lee, Regional Officer. Jan 1, 2006 496
Survey reveals The Snowman as children's favourite Christmas story. Brief Article Dec 20, 2005 106
Winner of the Nestle Children's Book Prize announced. Brief Article Dec 19, 2005 83
Inside the Wardrobe: is 'Narnia' a Christian allegory? Bell, Robert H. Dec 16, 2005 2223
Children's author assaults former aide of Brazil's President - report. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 99
Author of the Berenstain Bears books dies aged 82. Brief Article Nov 30, 2005 134
At their level: seasoned children's author is at it again. Williams, Grace L. Interview Nov 1, 2005 886
How to succeed in children's books by trying really, really hard. Gutman, Dan Nov 1, 2005 634
Frightened George: how the pediatric-educational complex ruined the Curious George series. Greenstone, Daniel Sep 22, 2005 3698
Astrid Lindgren. May 1, 2005 281
The truth at any cost: Phyllis Cameron-Johnson tells Paul Williams how paying a train fare, meeting Navajo visitors to her school and a canoeing accident shaped her life. Williams, Paul Interview Dec 1, 2004 1021
Enid Blyton's Famous Five named most popular children's books. Brief Article Aug 24, 2004 108
JK Rowling sells more than 260m Harry Potter books. Brief Article Jul 19, 2004 84
Morpurgo wins Red House Children's Book Award. Brief Article Jun 14, 2004 101
Booktrust Teenage Prize 2004 shortlist announced. Brief Article Jun 7, 2004 145
Rowling gives blessing to Harry Potter fan fiction. Brief Article May 31, 2004 133
New Zealand Post Children's Book awards announced. Brief Article May 13, 2004 173
Chorion to relaunch another Enid Blyton character. Brief Article May 11, 2004 139
Children's author sentenced to jail for child abuse. Brief Article May 6, 2004 137
Shortlist for 2003 Carnegie Medal announced. Brief Article May 4, 2004 130
The doctor's still in. Fish, Peter May 1, 2004 748
Children's author signs deal with Warner Bros Pictures. Brief Article Apr 7, 2004 92
Hans Christian Andersen's birthday celebrated. Brief Article Apr 6, 2004 85
Disney sign children's author Judy Blume. Brief Article Mar 11, 2004 94
Jacqueline Wilson holds mammoth eight hour signing session. Brief Article Mar 10, 2004 116
NZ Post children`s book awards nominees announced. Brief Article Feb 5, 2004 308
Beyond The Hobbit: J.R.R Tolkien's other works for children. Croft, Janet Brennan Jan 1, 2004 2708
Babar as inspired by the masters. Brief Article Dec 1, 2003 292
Children's author Jan Brett seeks inspiration in far off places. Brief Article Nov 18, 2003 155
Stories help communicate deep truths. Nov 1, 2003 379
Unpublished Roald Dahl poem discovered in school. Brief Article Oct 22, 2003 108
He's a pig success: Illustrator Ian Falconer dazzles children with his best-selling books starring Olivia the pig. Giltz, Michael Oct 14, 2003 561
An interview with Judith Viorst. Beach, Sara Ann Interview Oct 1, 2003 2727
Beatrix Potter illustrations discovered. Brief Article Sep 1, 2003 82
Friends of a Feather. Cosby, Bill May 1, 2003 230
Virginia Hamilton. (Tribute). Johnson, Maisha L. Obituary Mar 1, 2003 1568
Nestle forced to cancel teenage book prize - report. Brief Article Feb 27, 2003 134
From mushrooms to Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter grew up with a passion for science and nature. Jarrow, Gail Mar 1, 2002 839
Partners in crime: E. Nesbit and the art of thieving. Gubar, Marah Critical Essay Sep 22, 2001 10002
The Creator of OZ. Hoffelt, Shawn Brief Article Oct 1, 2000 777
Western Wanderings. Fish, Peter Brief Article Oct 1, 1999 739
Frederic William Farrar and his novels for schoolboys. Rapple, Brendan A. Sep 1, 1998 2472
Children's literature within and without the profession. Vallone, Lynne Mar 22, 1998 4110
Donotopia revealed. Halls, Kelly Milner Interview Jan 1, 1998 600
Zena Sutherland: reviewer, teacher, and author. Carlson, Ann D. Biography Mar 22, 1996 9276
Crocodile creator. Malvagno, Augusta R. Biography Apr 1, 1995 172
SHARON CREECH AND DAVID DIAZ WIN 1995 NEWBERY AND CALDECOTT MEDALS; OTHER AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Feb 6, 1995 258
OHIO FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 1995 WOMEN'S AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE Jan 10, 1995 365
A feminist perspective on multicultural children's literature in the middle years of the twentieth century. Vandergrift, Kay E. Jan 1, 1993 11146

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