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BfK 31 March 1985

March 1, 1985/in /by Richard Hill

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.

Articles

Editorial 31: March 1985
News and comment from the Editor.
The World of Children’s Books, Part 8: The Age of Change
Robert Leeson reflects on publishers, teachers and librarians in 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
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, Part 5
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.
Obituary: Betty Youngs
Pat Triggs writes...

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