Books for Keeps 42 - the children's book magazine online

Chris Powling examines another Ahlberg classic.

Helen Cresswell interviewed by David Bennett.

Last year as a precursor to its autumn Teen Read promotion the Book Marketing Council (BMC) commissioned some research into what was known about young people's reading habits.

Michael Pountney who took on the job gives us a flavour of what he discovered.

Jessica Yates looks at the top pop lists from the Teen Read promotion and reveals her own approach to picking a chart topper.

At last, a real chance to do something about teenage reading. Steve Bowles welcomes the new Pan Horizons series.

Michael Jones examines the work of Peter Carter who has twice been awarded the Observer prize for teenage fiction; this year for Bury the Dead.

Two new teenage lists this year from The Women's Press and Virago

Pat Triggs talks to the editor and previews some of the books.

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