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Commentary

'Reviewing the job of reviewing' by Hazel Edwards

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May 1985, no. 70
Commentary

'Reviewing the job of reviewing' by Hazel Edwards

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May 1985, no. 70

Children’s book reviewer Hazel Edwards adds her thoughts to the debate.

In Australia, few publications regularly review children’s books for the information of the general reader/buyer. ASA chairman, Ken Methold, suggests that Australian writers need to advertise their varied skills and publicise their works. I agree.

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Hazel Edwards (OAM) has written over 200 books, for children and adults, across fiction and non-fiction. She is best known for the classic picture book There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020.

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