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Author Interview — STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE: DJ Taylor(Post)
DJ Taylor shares an incredible family story which inspired Anna’s War and her process of shaping Anna into a resilient and inspiring protagonist. What inspired you to become an author? What do you lo
Featured Reviews Alternative and Accessible Reading(Post)Featured Reviews from our February Information and Accessible Newsletter 2024 mailout: Author: Maura PielotIllustrator: Triandhika AnjaniISBN: 9780645191578Publisher: Storytorch PressRelease date: 01
Author & Illustrator Interview — THROUGH THE MAGNIFYING GLASS: Anna Battese & Ruth-Mary Smith(Post)The dynamic duo behind the new PD McPem’s Agency for Mysterious Mysteries series—a humorous and clever introduction to the mystery genre for early readers—give us an insight into their creative proces
Author Interview — AUSTRALIA’S HIDDEN HISTORY: Mark Greenwood(Post)From a seemingly cursed diamond to a meteorite filled with stardust, Mark Greenwood, author of the History Hunter series and Lucky’s Star, is bringing the fascinating mysteries of Australia’s rich his
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
Author Interview — A SELFLESS JOURNEY: Rebecca Fraser(Post)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.What do you love about writing children's
Author Interview — VOICING THE UNSEEN: Kate Gordon(Post)With mental health issues on the rise, this gifted author has drawn on her own experiences to create a beautifully gentle, authentic story of childhood anxiety in Aster’s Good, Right Things.You’ve wor
Author Interview — BRILLIANTLY DIVERSE: Zana Fraillon(Post)This award-winning Australian children’s author discusses her new picture book, The Curiosities, and why she considers it so important to have diverse representation in fiction.You’re known for your i
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 — 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 — 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