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HONOURING AUSTRALIAN LEGACIES: Elizabeth Pulsford

Author Interviews, Published May 3, 2024
Elizabeth Pulsford touches on memories of her grandfather and Australian life and legacy in her new picture book, Boots.

HARMONIES UNVEILED: Adele Jones

Author Interviews, Published May 3, 2024
In Signal Erased, Adele Jones combines intricate science-fiction with compelling characters and relationships, revisiting familiar characters through a new lense.

MONSTERS AND A QUEST FOR BELONGING: Y. K. Willemse

Author Interviews, Published April 26, 2024
In her new middle-grade novel, Jerry's Window, Y. K. Willemse uses humour to explore the challenges of family dynamics and the journey to belonging.

A SELFLESS JOURNEY: Rebecca Fraser

Author Interviews, Published April 26, 2024
Rebecca Fraser shares the process of writing her new middle-grade novel, Jonty's Unicorn, and explores how sometimes the right thing to do can be the hardest.

CAPTURING CHILDHOOD MAGIC: Tania Ingram

Author Interviews, Published April 26, 2024
In the latest instalment of the Aggie Flea series, Aggie Flea Steals the Show!, author Tania Ingram reflects on childhood experiences and encourages children to embrace their imagination.

EMBRACING MOTHERHOOD: Katrina McKelvey

Author Interviews, Published March 11, 2024
In her interview about her latest picture book, My Heart, Katrina McKelvey explores the joys and challenges of motherhood while providing insights into her collaboration with illustrator Deb Hudson.

KINDNESS AMID INSECURITY: Coral Vass

Author Interviews, Published March 11, 2024
In the new addition to the Amanda Commander series, The Blues-day Tuesday, Coral Vass highlights the benefits of being kind when you feel insecure and overcomes the biggest challenges of writing a series.

SUPER SLOTH AND OTHER TALES: Aleesah Darlison

Author Interviews, Published March 11, 2024
With the upcoming release of Super Sloth 2, author Aleesah Darlison reflects on how the joyful creativity of this series compares with the emotional depth of her other works.

SHAPING A BLENDED FAMILY: Emma Cameron

Author Interviews, Published March 10, 2024
In A Room For Ryel, Emma Cameron effectively explores the intricacies of change and compromise within blended families.

EXPLORING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE: Brooke Graham

Author Interviews, Published March 10, 2024
While discussing her latest picture book, Nova's Missing Masterpiece, Brooke Graham offers insight into the personal and professional dynamics of writing children's books on mental health.

REDISCOVERING REBELS: Emily Gale and Nova Weetman

Author Interviews, Published March 10, 2024
In their new book, Outlaw Girls, Emily Gale and Nova Weetman passionately delve into untold stories of female empowerment in history, crafting accessible and joyful historical fiction for young readers.

Featured Reviews January 2024

Featured Reviews, Published February 27, 2024