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Author Interview — INSPIRING RESILIENCE: Crystal Corocher(Post)
Join us as we explore Crystal Corocher's new picture book, Giovanni, delving into the powerful themes of resilience, education, and cultural richness that shape this heartwarming tale.What do you love
Author Interview — INVITING IMAGINATION: Jeanette Stampone(Post)Jeanette Stampone invites children and adults to welcome people from different cultures and ways of life through her fantastical story Dragon Guest Handbook.What do you love about writing children's b
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 children’s lite
Author Interview — NOSTALGIA AND NEW BEGINNINGS: Kate Gordon(Post)Through Spirals and Stars, Kate Gordon revisits her own childhood experiences to create a new tale of friendship and coming of age.What inspired you to write Spirals and Stars?Growing up, it was very
Illustrator Interview — CREATING WORLDS: Aleck Morton(Post)Animator-turned-illustrator, Aleck Morton, shares his creative process for crafting his first picture book, Allen the Alien.Allen the Alien is your first picture book. What was it about children’s boo
Author Interview — STOP THE COUNTERFEIT PRESSES: R. A. Stephens(Post)R. A. Stephens shares her love for science and mysteries in her new book tackling forensic science and investigation for a young audience. The Counterfeit Bust tackles conversations about currency and
Author Interview — HIDDEN WORLDS: Jess McGeachin(Post)This talented author/illustrator shares the inspiration for his new picture book, The Lost Library, and his passion for the wonders of libraries and literature.Tell us about your earliest, or your fav
Author Interview — BUILDING FROM EXPERIENCE: Coral Vass(Post)Coral Vass continues to draw on her own childhood experiences to explore friendship and young people's emotions in the latest instalment of the Amanda Commander series: The Green-Eyed Monster, this ti
Author Interview — PIRATES, TREASURE, AND FAMILY: Melissa Wray(Post)The Lost Loot of Lima, Melissa Wray’s new junior fiction novel, sheds light on the history of Queenscliff, Victoria, through the adventures and investigation of a young protagonist dealing with the lo
Author Interview — THE POWER OF VERSE: Sharon Kernot(Post)In her new verse novel, Birdy, Sharon Kernot skilfully navigates the challenges of writing about consent, loss, and hope during the aftermath of atomic tests.What do you love about writing verse novel
Author Interview —FROM BEES TO BOOKS: D. J. Blackmore(Post)Australian author of Wish Me Gone discusses how her rural lifestyle shines through in her writing.How old were you when you first knew you wanted to be an author?I was 14-years-old when I began writin
Author Interview — DRAWING FROM EXPERIENCE: David Lawrence(Post)In his new book Ruby and the Pen, David Lawrence skillfully infuses his own life experiences into a magical narrative, creating a relatable and imaginative story that resonates with young readers.What