Literacy, families and learning

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

Sunday, August 17, 2025

The 2025 Book of the Year Award Winners Announced!

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!

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

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

1. 'The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest' by Audrey Hartman Clare is the undead fox of Deadwood Forest. In this forest ...

Monday, May 26, 2025

My Review of Four Junior Novels & Two Picture Books

Four Junior Novels (8-12) & Two Picture Books 1. 'Hair Brain Saves the Ocean' by Danny Katz & illustrated by Mitch Vane ...

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Five Wonderful New Children's Books for Readers Aged 4-12

1. 'Ant Party' by Ross Montgomery & Illustrated by Sarah Warburton As we all know Ants are very hard workers; no lazy life for...

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About Me

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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