Literature resources
Books, journals and websites
Australian Awards
- CBCA Book of the Year AwardsLaunched in 1946, the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) awards aim to promote and celebrate quality Australian children's literature.
- YABBA Best Book AwardsLaunched in 1985, the Young Australians Best Book Awards (YABBA) aim to increase engagement of children with Australian books.
International Awards
- The CILIP Carnegie & Kat Greenaway Children's Book AwardsThe Carnegie Medal (launched in 1936) for outstanding book written in English for children and young adults, and the Kate Greenaway Medal (launched in 1955) for distinguished illustration in a children's book, are the UK's oldest and most prestigious children's book awards.
- The Caldecott MedalLaunched in 1938, the Caldecott medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- The Newbery MedalThe annual Newbery medal has been awarded since 1922 to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young AdultsIn their current form since 1997, the national awards celebrate quality NZ children's literature.
The library has many books to help you impart a love of literature. Here are just a few:
Journals such as the following can be a useful resource:
- AustLitA collaboration between Australian universities and the National Library of Australia which provides authoritative information on thousands of creative and critical Australian literature works.
- Bookbird : news bulletin of the International Board on Books for Young PeoplePrint copies are available in the Bendigo Library in addition to the online subscription.
- International Children's Digital Library (ICDL)A searchable site that has scanned copies of over 4600 children’s books from 59 languages. Available to read online.
- Looking glass : new perspectives on children's literatureCombines an interest in traditional children's literature with an eye to the modern.
- Magpies : Talking about books for childrenAustralian articles and reviews about children's literature.
Websites
- YA Authors CafeBlog for discussion of young adult novels.
- Inside a dogA site by young people, for young people about books. Hosted by the State Library of Victoria.
Journals
A few examples:
- AustLitA collaboration between Australian universities and the National Library of Australia which provides authoritative information on thousands of creative and critical Australian literature works.
- The looking glass : new perspectives on children's literatureCombines an interest in traditional children's literature with an eye to the modern.
- Bookbird : news bulletin of the International Board on Books for Young PeoplePrint copies are available in the Bendigo Library.
- Magpies : Talking about books for childrenAustralian articles and reviews about children's literature.
Find other relevant titles by searching the Journal Databases.