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Reviewer's Choice Shortlist 2025(Page)
Our inaugural Reviewer’s Choice Award shortlist is here! This award is to spotlight books that were rated highly by our team of reviewers. The books released between September 2024 and August 2025*...
Illustrator Interview — DRAWING FROM LIFE: Novia Heroanto(Post)Novia Heroanto shares her unique connection to the themes of resilience and belonging in Our Map, written by Angie Cui, and her meaningful, detailed approach to illustration. Where do you look for ins
Author Interview — SHAPING A BLENDED FAMILY: Emma Cameron(Post)In A Room For Ryel, Emma Cameron effectively explores the intricacies of change and compromise within blended families.Why do you write children's books? What do you love about them?As odd as it may s
Author interview — FLUTE AND FRIENDS: Kasey Whitelaw(Post)Kasey Whitelaw dives into the real-life experiences as a marine biologist that formed the inspiration of this story about the bottlenose dolphin Flute, and shares more about the unique characteristics
Author Interview — WELCOMING CHANGE: Kaye Baillie(Post)Kaye Baillie shares the inspiration behind The Welcome Cookies, the insights motherhood can bring, and an important message on the importance of accepting change.What do you love about writing childre
Author Interview — JOURNEYING THROUGH PAGES: Carolyn Miller(Post)Carolyn Miller shares the inspiration behind her modern romcom retelling of Pride and Prejudice in collaboration with Meredith Resce to bring Daring Mr Darcy to life.What do you love about writing nov
Illustrator Interview — COLOURING WAVES: Jenni Goodman(Post)Illustrator Jenni Goodman shares the research, experimentation, creativity, and love for the ocean that shaped her artwork in Flute, a picture book written by Kasey Whitelaw. What do you love most abo
Author Interview — BIG IDEAS, SMALL HEROES: Liane Young (Post)The new Australian Girl book series draws on the dolls created by Helen Schofield. Liane Young, author of Bronte’s Big Business, shares her journey of bringing Bronte to life into a character with det
Illustrator Interview — SKETCHES INTO STORIES: Novia Heroanto(Post)Novia Heroanto shares her illustration journey from childhood to collaborating on Dragon Guest Handbook authored by Jeanette Stampone.What do you love about illustrating children’s books?Illustrating
Author Interview — DIVING INTO CONSERVATION: Deborah Kelly(Post)Deborah Kelly, inspired by her love for marine life and background in marine biology, wrote Little Horses to nurture environmental understanding and comfort young readers dealing with eco-anxiety.Why
Author Interview — A BRIDGE OF SEA GLASS: Rebecca Fraser(Post)Author, copywriter and editor Rebecca Fraser talks about her writing process, the inspiration for her new middle-grade novel Sea Glass, and the power of intergenerational relationships.When did you fi
Author Interview — UNVEILING HISTORY'S HEROINES: Helen Edwards(Post)In her debut novel, The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, Helen Edwards breathes life into a forgotten historical heroine, Guide Alice, delivering a compelling message of empowerment for young women.What do yo