Books for Keeps 12 - the children's book magazine online

Continuing our exploration of the Books for Keeps map of the World of Children's Books, we venture into another part of Publishers Island, the Department of Publicity.

A consumer report Cathy Lister took this collection of 'horrors' into two schools to get some first-hand reactions from potential customers.

A look at three ages of man as seen by Russell Hoban and his illustrators.

Russell Hoban interviewed by Pat Triggs.

News about the Young Observer Prize, the Kathleen Fidler Award and a new competition.

Introducing a seven page special feature on School Stories.

Pat Triggs meets Tim Kennemore whose first book, published last year, was a school story.

Phil Redmond in conversation with Tony Bradman about Grange Hill, television and lots beside.

Sara Steel writes about her son, Richard, winner of the 1981 TES Information Book Award.

News about books on television and in the cinema.

A taste of a new Book List from Elaine Moss.