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Empathy Starts Early : 5 Australian Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity, Ping Tian , Helen Caple , single work column

'Early exposure to diverse story characters, including in ethnicity, gender and ability, helps young people develop a strong sense of identity and belonging. It is also crucial in cultivating compassion towards others.'
Friday Essay : Why Rosaleen Norton, ‘the Witch of Kings Cross’, Was a Groundbreaking Bohemian, Marguerite Johnson , single work essay

'Rosaleen Norton, or “the witch of Kings Cross,” is finally receiving the attention she deserves. Born in Dunedin in 1917, emigrating with her family to Sydney in 1925, and dying in 1979, Norton was a trailblazing woman and under-appreciated cultural touchstone of 20th century Australia.' (Introduction)
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