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BfK 73 March 1992

March 1, 1992/in /by Richard Hill

Our cover illustration this month is by Shirley Hughes from The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook (see her article in this issue), published by Bodley Head (0 370 31516 2) at £8.99. We thank them for their help in reproducing an illustration from the book.

Articles

Editorial 73: March 1992
News and comment from the Editor.
A Little Character Building
Shirley Hughes reflects on the growth of her characters, Alfie and Annie Rose.
Authorgraph No.73: Hazel Townson
Hazel Townson interviewed by Stephanie Nettell.
Paperback Non-Fiction – Soft on the Inside?
Ted Percy looks at the paperbacks received for review in 1991.
The Truth, Nothing But the Truth – But Not the Whole Truth?
Richard Tames examines some moral dilemmas in the writing of information books.
Writer Reply: Stan Cullimore
Why would a popstar turn into a children's author? Stan Cullimore explains.
Books for Keeps and BFC Competition
Results of our Competition sponsored by Books For Children.
BfK News: March 1992
Awards * Publications
30 Years of Growing Point
Stephanie Nettell talks to Margery Fisher.
Telling Tales
Chris Powling looks at four new story collections.

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