Magpies

Magpies are publishers of Magpies and The Literature Base magazines, monographs about children’s literature, and The Source online subject guide to childrens books.

Magpies: Talking about books for children was first published in March 1986.
It is published five times a year in March, May, July, September and November.

Each issue of Magpies contains:

• Reviews of new children's and young adult books published in Australia and overseas.

• Articles of interest to people involved in children's literature – parents, librarians, teachers, students and academics in the field of children's literature.

• An author or illustrator ("Know the Author") interview in each issue.

• The Magpies Collection - information on awards and what's happening around Australia in children's literature.

The Literature Base was first published in February 1990.
It is published four times a year in February, May, July and October.

Each issue of The Literature Base contains:

• Practical ideas for using books with children in the classroom.

• Thematic annotated book lists.

• Photocopiable worksheets.

• Reviews.

http://www.magpies.net.au/

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