Literacy, families and learning

Practical, timely & sound advice on literacy, learning, families & education for parents, media, teachers & students

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Three Picture Books that Children Will Love

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In this post I focus on just three picture books. Two are from Canada and the other from New Zealand. After just returning from New Zealand ...
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Nine Great New Books for Children Aged 5 to 13 Years

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Australia's 2015 Book Week has just finished with the celebration of the many fine books submitted. But they keep on coming. Here are an...
Sunday, August 17, 2025

The 2025 Book of the Year Award Winners Announced!

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Book of the Year: Older Readers WINNER 'I’m Not Really Here ' – Gary Lonesborough ( A&U Books for Children and Young Adults). ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

"Literacy Families and Learning" Hits 3 Million Reads!

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I'm pleased to report that my blog has now reached over $3,000,000 reads.  I want to thank you my readers for your support. Some of you ...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Amazing Wonders of Sea Life: Four Picture Books to Teach & Amaze

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Four Eco Marine Adventure Books   Written by Sahara Coral & illustrated  by Angela Simonovska & Quynh Rua   In this post I feature f...

Three Great Novels for Readers Aged 10-12 Years

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  1. 'The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest' by Audrey Hartman Clare is the undead fox of Deadwood Forest. In this forest ...
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Trevor Cairney
I am a Professor of Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. I have spent a large part of my adult life as a teacher, academic, researcher and senior university administrator. My interests are varied, including how children learn language and literacy, the nature and construction of meaning, curriculum, pedagogy, and adult learning.
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