The Little Bookroom [SEP] publisher
The Little Bookroom
The Little Bookroom is a collection of twenty-seven stories for children by Eleanor Farjeon, published by Oxford University Press in 1955 with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. They were selected by the author from stories published earlier in her career. Most were in the fairy tale style.
Next year Farjeon won the inaugural Hans Christian Andersen International Medal, recognising her career contribution to children's literature as a writer. She also won the annual Carnegie Medal, recognising "The Little Bookroom" as the year's best
Mullens in Melbourne. Ullin promoted Australian children's books at the Bologna Book Fair. Ullin served as judge on both the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award.
Career The Little Bookroom.
Ullin founded Australia’s first children’s bookstore, The Little Bookroom, opening on 13 October 1960. Ullin sold the business to staff in 2004. The bookstore was first established in the Metropol Arcade before moving to an Elizabeth St location, opposite the GPO. The store later relocated to Carlton