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BfK 10 September 1981

September 1, 1981/in /by Richard Hill

Cover illustration by Peter Stevenson from Edna O’Brien’s The Dazzle (Hodder and Stoughton).

Articles

Editorial 10: September 1981
News and comment from the Editor.
The World of Children’s Books, Part 1: The Editors
A look at the world of children's books.
Learning to Read with Picture Books
Guidance from Jill Bennett on how to choose books for this approach.
Authorgraph No.10: Peter Dickinson
Peter Dickinson interviewed by Pat Triggs.
How to… Visit a Book Fair
Nancy Rhodes offers some advice.
The Habit of Reading
Reports of recent research by Jennie Ingham and Pauline Heather.
Talking Point: Strike a blow for quality
As Magnet launch The Crisp Twins series to challenge Armada's Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Three Investigators, Steve Bowles suggests that a concerted effort could kill them all off for good.
Sound & Vision: September 1981
News of books on television and in the cinema.
Back to Skool (Sorry School)
A lighthearted look at teachers.
Craven’s Choice
John Craven chooses books for Children s Book Week.
Super Gran Rules OK!
Pat Triggs talks to Forrest Wilson.
Opinion – Mean and myopic? The booksellers reply
Mean and myopic?
BfK News: September 1981
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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