Lego has released a set of building bricks printed with letters, numbers and symbols from the braille alphabet. The bricks are not only a nod to inclusive play, but an important endeavour to increase braille literacy and the independence and confidence of blind and visually impaired children.

Parents are increasingly concerned about the amount of time kids spend in front of screens and would prefer they play actively and off-screen. But many children love their devices and the games provided by new tech. Could AR be the silver bullet by offering screen-based, immersive, active play?

Australian society is becoming increasingly polarised when it comes to social issues, and many parents are responding by looking to better educate their kids about social issues. As a result, sales of children's books covering these topics – such as racism and gender equality – are soaring.

The internet has sparked a seismic shift in the ways people consume literature as social media and small screens necessitate content in shorter formats. But this transition hasn’t impacted a desire for fresh, meaningful ideas. How are digital platforms opening up and reshaping poetry and fiction?