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In this article, the author informs the importance of reading fiction books in primary years of children. He informs that reading selected books aloud to groups, teachers and librarians have empowered children to respond to narratives and informational texts which are complex. He also mentions that if children are interested in one book series, then there motivated for reading other book series.

An interview with Tony Palmer, author of the book "The Valley of Blood and Gold," is presented. When asked on how his experience in reading books and working with it inspired him to write, he states that his exposure to the editorial process gave him the idea of writing his first novel. Palmer mentions that his two daughters are the main factors of why he consider writing novels for children and "The Valley," is a reminder of the fading religious conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism.

The article focuses on the novels written by Nick Earls particularly the book "After January" 2009 edition which offer characters associated to young adult's lives. It states that the characters featured in the "After January" gives reader the opportunity to live with the protagonist. It adds that the two novels written by Earls such as "48 Shades of Brown" and "Making Laws for Clouds" also features teenage male as the central characters that are familiar to Australian young adult readers.

Discusses the role of merchandise associated with popular print and electronic texts in socializing children into the values of a consumer culture. Use of puppets to draw the attention of children to books; Role of puppets and toys in learning environment to help children in recalling the stories; Developments in merchandise association with authors whose books have been recognized for child development.

Features children's book author Elizabeth Laird. Childhood; Educational background; Work as a teacher in Ethiopia; Published works; Novels for older children.

The article discusses key issues concerning historical fiction, such as historical fantasy narratives, that are aimed at young people in Australia. It includes background information on works of historical fiction, as well as fictional and documentary representations of history that are integrated into popular culture.

Presents an interview with children's literature author Isabel Allende on writing for children. Focus on novels for young people; Trilogy for young people, "City of the Beasts," "Kingdom of the Golden Dragon," and "Forest of the Pygmies"; Need for action; Focus on plot and character; Adventure stories which arise naturally from the main characters and their circumstances.

Profiles Australian author Leonie Norrington. Education; Career history; Titles released; Writing style.

Features the book 'Write/Right/Rite at the Edge: Proceedings of the Sixth National Conference of the Children's Book Council of Australia held in Perth, Western Australia, 2002,' edited by Suzanne Wyche. Accurate recording of conference proceedings; Evocation of the moods and feelings shared by participants; Discussion of the role of children's literature in a troubled world.