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Australian children's literature rests on the enthusiasm and talents of many individuals, including a great many more Australian writers, illustrators and books than can be listed in this article. The earliest books published for children were mostly ins...

Humour is seen in the Australian use of slang, and across media from cartoons in print, as sketches on radio, as comedy series on television, in films and with witty observations of life in Australian literature. Mocking the wowser is another common elem...

Australian novels are an impressive collection of written works, and represent a dynamic body of excellent writers, some with significant international awards to their credit. The Australian poet Alec Hope said that, 'The Bunyip of Australian literature ...

Australian language, letters and literature in Australia has been influenced by Aboriginal storytelling, convict tales and the desire by colonists to relate their experiences in a new country. Similarly, the bush ballads of Henry Lawson and Andrew 'Banjo...

The annual Miles Franklin Literary Award is one of the most illustrious events on the Australian literary calendar. The award, now worth $42,000, was bequeathed by the will of Australian novelist, Miles Franklin for a 'published novel or play portraying A...

Unknown, Portrait of the bushranger Ned Kelly, 1880, glass plate negative. More books, songs and websites have been written about Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang than any other group of Australian historical figures. Unknown, Kate Kelly, sister of Ned Kelly...

From the Australian Magazine's debut in 1821, Australia's magazine industry developed rapidly in the late nineteenth century through popular titles such as the Bulletin and Melbourne Punch. Alongside these more mainstream publications, a series of small,...

Modern Australian poetry seeks to tell Australian stories and truths with a poetic significance so that 'they sear into the soul and can never be untold' (Dorothy Porter). The Jindyworobaks encouraged Australian writers to express themselves in language ...

McFarlane & Erskine, Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, 187-, print: lithograph. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.pic-an8420450. Black Caesar escaped into the bush in 1790 with a musket where he later joined five or six other es...

Websites matching your query...

Australian Authors and Illustrators for Young People   (more info)

This site is a directory of websites and web pages with information on authors and illustrators of Australian children's and young adult works, and a number of adult works of interest to school students.

Janet Woods Australian Author   (more info)

Website of West Australian author Janet Woods which includes information about her published works, upcoming releases, chapter exerpts, and useful links.

Ann Clancy - Australian Author   (more info)

Homepage of the author of many popular historical novels packed with adventure and romance, and set in the wild beauty of the Australian outback. Find out about the author, her life, read excerpts from her popular novels, or order books on line.

Kate Grenville - Australian Author   (more info)

This site is an archive of material relating to the career of Australian author Kate Grenville. It includes interviews, book reviews and photos. The site also allows you to read a chapter from each of her novels, as well as a section about her life.

Chas Adlard, Australian Author   (more info)

Chas Adlard is an Australian author who writes short stories, fiction and non-fiction. On his website, you can read excerpts of his works and download "The Born Again Australian" as an e-book from OzAuthors.

Australian Society of Authors (ASA)   (more info)

Official site about The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) which promotes and protects the professional interests of Australian literary creators. Through the website you can find out what the ASA does, how to become a member, ASA publications, news and

Krista Bell Australian Children's Book Author   (more info)

Krista Bell is an award-winning children's author from Melbourne, Victoria. Her website details her books, cv, news and projects.

Quenda Books   (more info)

Quenda Books is an independent publisher of children's books by Australian author Karen Treanor. Her books feature bandicoots, a Western Australia marsupial. The purpose of the "Scoot, Scoot Bandicoot" ® book series is to entertain and educate childre

Papyrus Publishing   (more info)

Papyrus Publishing specialises in multicultural literature and aims to give due recognition to Australian authors of diverse cultural backgrounds. Papyrus also publishes the Australian Multi-Cultural Book Review (AMBR).

Julienne van Loon   (more info)

The website of Australian author and academic Julienne van Loon, who won the 2004 Australian Vogel award for her debut novel 'Road Story'.

EarthDog Productions Pty Ltd   (more info)

EarthDog is the home of Australian author, songwriter and publisher, Lisa J Aston. Includes information and reviews of her book 'Pop Stars & Idols - The recipe for success' and author biography.