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Author Interview — CAPTURING CHILDHOOD MAGIC: Tania Ingram(Post)
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.What do you ...
Author Interview — CHRISTMAS MISHAPS: Michelle Conn(Post)Michelle Conn shares the inspiration behind The Christmas Star, including her desire for children and their emotions to feel seen and understood through her story exploring themes of jealousy and the ...
Author Interview — CURIOUS CREATURES: Rhonda Ooi(Post)Rhonda Ooi’s new picture book, I am NOT an Owl!, blends nonfiction with a charming story to introduce young readers to Australia’s nocturnal wildlife What inspired you to begin writing ch ...
Illustrator Interview — PAINTING A STORY: Ruth-Mary Smith(Post)Ruth-Mary Smith shares the experiences and creative process behind the illustrations in Walls by Tania Ingram.What do you love about illustrating children’s books?There are many reasons why I love to ...
Author Interview — ART, ANXIETY, AND THE MODERN AGE: Tamlyn Teow(Post)Tamlyn Teow’s new graphic novel SoXiety, told without the use of narrative, explores the intersection of modern society, anxiety, and the individual through evocative illustrations and a captiv ...
Author Interview – BEHIND THE SCREEN: Allayne Webster(Post)From navigating the pressures of social media to creating relatable characters, Allayne Webster shares her writing process and the thoughts behind her novel, Selfie, in light of the under-16s so ...
Author Interview — FAMILY RESILIENCE: Deborah Kelly(Post)Through personal experiences and heartfelt storytelling, Deborah Kelly explores family, resilience, and the healing power of art in The Mosaic, offering young readers a comforting perspective on pare ...
Author Interview — EXPLORING GENDER EQUALITY (WITH DINOSAURS): Samantha Tidy(Post)In When Grandma Burnt Her Bra, Samantha Tidy creatively explores gender equality using humour and dinosaurs to unravel societal myths and foster appreciation for past struggles and progress.What do y ...
Author Interview — EXPLORING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE: Brooke Graham(Post)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.What do you ...
Author Interview — A WHIMSICAL WORLD: Amelia Mellor(Post)With the final instalment of the Grandest Bookshop in the World, Amelia Mellor shares her favourite moments and the real-world inspiration for the series.What do you love about writing children's lit ...
February 2026 Featured Reviews(Post)February 2026 Featured Reviews Check out some of our favourite new releases from our February Newsletter. Welcome to our first free newsletter for 2026! Below you will find short reviews on 12 new r ...
Novel Insight Reviewer's Choice Award(Page)Novel Insight has launched a prize, to publicly acknowledge the quality of books reviewed by our service. The Reviewer's Choice Award will highlight books by Australian authors, reviewed wit ...