Resources
Links
Below are some links to other websites related to children's poetry and literature including authors, competitions and information about literacy.
Please note, these links are provided as a guide. The Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society has no responsibility for the content of these websites. Please contact us if you know of any other links that could be included on this page.
National Literacy and Numeracy Week
www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au
Children's Book Council of Australia
www.cbc.org.au
Steven Herrick - award winning Australian children's poet
www.stevenherrick.com.au
Jack Prelutsky - award winning US children's poet's fun and colourful site
www.jackprelutsky.com
Scholastic - poetry writing tips and teacher's resources
www.teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry
The Write Stuff - book reviews, interviews, articles about writing from Australia and elsewhere. They host an annual poetry competition.
www.the-write-stuff.com.au/competitions
Poets Union Inc. - representing Australian poets. Hosts Broadway Poetry Prize.
www.poetsunion.com
Winning Writers - Competitions and more
http://www.winningwriters.com
Poems for the People
www.netpoets.com
Lorraine Marwood
www.lorrainemarwood.com
Sue Gough
www.suegough.com.au
Libby Hathorn
www.libbyhathorn.com
Taronga Foundation Poetry Competition - poetry writing competition for children and young adults
www.btgstudios.com
Poetry 4 kids - Poet Sherryl Clark provides tips on poetry writing
www.poetry4kids.net
Poetry Zone - UK site on poetry writing
www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk
Wordbox - Site for young Australian writers and readers
www.wordbox.bravehost.com
Ipswich Poetry Festival - poetry writing competition for school students
www.ipswichpoetryfeast.com.au
Free to All 2008 and 2009 Best Website for Poets and Writers
www.MoonTownCafe.com