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Diverse representation in science fiction is important because these authors are not only imagining futures, but also the sorts of people who create those futures, such as NASA scientists and mechanical engineers

Diverse representation in science fiction is important because these authors are not only imagining futures, but also the sorts of people who create those futures, such as NASA scientists and mechanical engineers

Science fiction books can inspire more children to become scientists if authors and illustrators do a better job of depicting characters from diverse backgrounds.

And if a book changes your heart for the better, or fires up your imagination regarding the future, you’ve found another mentor.

Celebrating a terrific crop of new titles.

Oneota Reading Journal, Australia Children's Literature Creators. By Christopher Cheng.

A reading list, from our readers.

Elissa Washuta searches for magical doors in the picture books of her childhood.

LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS, RRP $45 J.K. Rowling fans will devour this hardback fairytale adventure about a mythical monster whose presence near the kingdom of Cornucopia is enough to scare kids to behave. Two kids test the myth and their own bravery in a tale of hope and friendship.   MURDOCH BOOKS, RRP $35 The Melbourne Lego guru known around the world as Brickman is challenging your family to a block party. Ryan McNaught, seenon TVs Lego Masters, has set up 30 creative tests for Lego fanatics o...