Bookseller Bronte Coates on why Anne with an E, Netflix’s adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s classic 1908 novel about a popular red-haired orphan, has received so much backlash.

When you hear that the New Yorker calls Anne with an E ‘a betrayal’ you might wonder if this is an exaggeration. It’s not. Anne with an E is a terrible disappointment and I will not rest until the people responsible for t…

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster (Polly and Buster Book 1) by Sally Rippin A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee The World’s Worst Children 2 by David Walliams and Tony Ross Worlds Collide (The Land of Stories Book 6) by Chris Colfer The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon Marsh and Me by Martine Murray Elizabeth and Ze…

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This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) presents two program streams for a youth audience. MIFF Kids is a program of films for all ages at family-friendly times on the weekends. MIFF Schools brings together an array of high quality, diverse and age appropriate films in languages most commonly taught in Victorian schools. Here is what’s on offer for kids and teens in 2017. REC…

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo The Ones That Disappeared by Zana Fraillon The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster (Polly and Buster Book 1) by Sally Rippin The World’s Worst Children 2 by David Walliams and Tony Ross A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon That’s Not My Unicorn by Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells Where is th…

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This month sees a slew of sweet, gentle and imaginative kids' books about dog-walking, nurturing new and old friendships, teeny-tiny angels and mythical sea-rocks. Plus one very excellent book about evil magician rabbits. (Find our best recommendations for teen books this month here.) NEW PICTURE BOOKS

Mini Grey’s picture books are always something to look forward to and The Bad Bunnies' M…

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This month we follow three resilient French girls on a cycling road trip, dive into Zana Fraillon’s thought-provoking new novel, and take a fresh look at modern 80s Kiwi classic, The Changeover. (Find our best recommendations for kids' books this month here.) LOVEOZYA PICKS

Following on from the success of her first YA novel, The Bone Sparrow, Zana Fraillon has crafted another story that e…

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Happy NAIDOC Week! The theme for NAIDOC Week 2017 is ‘Our Languages Matter’ – a chance to focus on the importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. Here are 10 highly recommended reads that explore Indigenous culture and voices for young people, from toddlers through to teens. Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo The World’s Worst Children 2 by David Walliams and Tony Ross The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster (Polly and Buster Book 1) by Sally Rippin A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee Family, Friends and Furry Creatures (Tom Gates Book 12) by Liz Pichon Party Time (Hot Dog Book 2) by Anh Do and Dan McGuiness One of Us is Ly…

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Learning to read is really hard work but it can be made easier – and even fun – with a really engaging book. Here are my best suggestions for simple stories that will entertain, delight and inspire beginner readers. SIMPLE READS FOR TRUE BEGINNERS – 15 WORDS PER PAGE OR LESS

For a funny and manageable read, you can’t go past the Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems. These books use energe…

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The winners of the 2017 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see Melbourne author Zana Fraillon listed among the recipients!

The Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people. The Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book in terms of …

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