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BfK No. 31 - March 1985

Cover Story
The illustration on the cover of this issue is from the new Bodley Bookshelf edition of Penelope Farmer's The Summer Birds. We think Paul Geiger's artwork catches exactly the magic of that delightful book. We are grateful for the help of The Bodley Head in using this illustration. For details of the book and more about Penelope Farmer, turn to May We Recommend... on page 14.

BfK No. 31 Articles

Editor's Page - March 1985

News and comment from the Editor.

The World of Children's Books Part 8 - THE AGE OF CHANGE

Robert Leeson is author and reviewer, practitioner and commentator, and a regular visitor to all parts of the World of Children's Books. An optimistic traveller, he pauses to put present time in perspective and sees publishers, librarians and teachers involved in and facing the challenge of THE AGE OF CHANGE.

Authorgraph No 31 – Robert Leeson

Robert Leeson interviewed by Pat Triggs.

May We Recommend... Penelope Farmer

Eric Hadley introduces Penelope Farmer.

The Making of Readers

Focus on books for the 7-9s, Colin Mills tells us What makes a Good Book for 7-9s and teachers and children test some books from publishers' series.

Sound & Vision - March 1985

Meet a new video company sews of books on film and TV.

READATHON 85 in aid of the World Wildlife Fund

Plans for this year's read-in.

LIFELINE 3 - Books for Sharing

Chosen by Joan Barker and David Bennett.

AWARDS - The Children's Book Award, Smarties Award and the Whitbread

News of a new award. Whitbread results. Children's Book Award shortlist.

BfK News - March 1985

News about what's happening in the children's book world.