-
Author Interview — BRINGING MATH CONCEPTS TO LIFE: Rochelle Stephens(Post)
Teacher and author Rochelle Stephens talks about her journey to create Apples Not Orples and how playful stories can help children connect with math concepts.What do you enjoy about writing children's
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 soc
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 yo
Author Interview — A NEW MYSTERY: Anna Battese(Post)Anna Battese dives into childhood adventures and real-life stories in the third instalment of PD McPem's Agency for Mysterious Mysteries series, Case Three: The Baffling Beach Bandit.What do you love
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 re
Author Interview — LEGENDS, LIGHTHOUSES, AND LESSONS: Helen Edwards(Post)Drawing on family history, folklore, and personal experiences, Helen Edwards crafts a story of resilience, self-acceptance, and care for our oceans. Helen also shares upcoming projects also bringing i
Author Interview — EMBRACING CHANGE: Heidi Cooper Smith(Post)Heidi Cooper Smith emphasizes the theme of embracing change in Odd Sock Sid, a fun and colourful mystery about vanishing socks, and discusses her previous projects as an author-illustrator.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 lite
March/April 2026 Featured Reviews(Post)March/April 2026 Featured Reviews Check out some of our favourite new releases from our March/April Newsletter. Welcome! Below you will find short reviews on 13 new releases for March and April of 20
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 paren
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 — FAITH AND ADVENTURE: Hannah Currie(Post)Hannah Currie, author of Because of You, shares her experiences as a missionary and her desire to speak to the hearts of teenagers.What do you love about writing books for teenagers?I had the privileg