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Find and discover how to access millions of Australian cultural resources, many available online: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more

A digitised historical collection of children's books with options to read on different devices. A treatise on the relevance of children's literature as a source of historical and social commentary introduces the collection. Navigation to different forms of literature is across the top of the page.

The site does not appear to be maintained but the archives are well worth exploring to delve into picture book illustration. From the author: My intention is to discuss picturebooks, in particular the pictures in them! Why? Because, in ELT we tend to select picturebooks because they contain words our students might know. I plan to write something a couple of times a month, sharing what I discover in my readings; describe new titles I come across; discuss particular illustrators and their styles and generally promote the picture in picture books.

The ALAN Review (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents) is a full text online journal from a special interest group of the US National Council of Teachers of English, and a site that teacher librarians should bookmark and visit regularly. Archived articles up to 2011 are included plus some selected columns.

StoryCorps' mission is to preserve and share humanity's stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. We do this to remind one another of our shared humanity, to strengthen and build the connections between people, to teach the value of listening, and to weave into the fabric of our culture the understanding that everyone's story matters. At the same time, we are creating an invaluable archive for future generations.From the everyday to the extraordinary, personal interviews get kids listening. Teachers of most any grade level or subject area could use the interviews on StoryCorps as a community-building activity at the start of the year. For example, play one of the interviews on a common theme like friendship, romance, or family, and then use it as a discussion or writing prompt. Although stories are predominantly sourced from America, other countries and cities are represented.

"Medium (blogging platform) enabled me to feature online resources I have been creating for years in our LibGuides. This is exciting because it solves the issue of how to make archived online resources relevant to students and teachers. "

Browse the Library's collection by format. We have everything from books, pictures and comics to maps, newspapers and zines. And there's plenty to surprise, including a rich repository of paintings and photos - many by contemporary artists - and an eclectic array of textiles, artifacts and personal items.

the State Library of New South Wales is internationally renowned and one of Australia's leading libraries. With an extensive collection of over five million items, the State Library aims to collect, preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of NSW. The Library also offers access to information and resources both onsite and online, and hosts a dynamic range of public programs through exhibitions, talks, tours and movies.

Project Gutenberg offers over 57,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education.

The long tradition of moral ambiguity and unhappy endings in kids' fiction returns with Evangeline Lilly's The Squickerwonkers.

Lots of images to support this historical overview

A teacher captures a history of reading approaches with the most recent achieving what has always been her goal: inspiring a love of reading in her students.

Covers mission, policy, resources, staffing, programs, promotion

IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto: The School Library in Teaching and Learning for All