Reading with a chance of tacos

Today’s guest is an author / illustrator who is constantly inspired by the natural world. 

His debut picture book, Fly, was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards.

He has popped in today for a…

Today’s special guest has just published her first picture book with Larrikin House Publishing, titled Mr Price’s Pet Emporium. It’s a hilarious tale about a girl looking for a cuddly pet. However, M…

Today’s special guest was awarded the Maurice Saxby Mentorship for her first novel Cryptosight which was an amazing adventure set in the weird world of cryptozoology. Her second novel, Xenoflight, se…

Today’s special guest is the author of the successful ‘I want to be…’ series of picture books. But the best thing about today’s guest is that we’re really getting a two for one deal. We’ve got Mary t…

Teacher and author, Sharon Giltrow shares her author journey and her new picture book, Get Ready, Mama! Sharon also discusses teaching and communicating language to children.

Poet and author, Sigi Co…

Today’s guest has a passion for writing fun picture books, with messages that uplift and empower.

She is the author of a new picture book titled, Joy’s Journey. It’s a book that’s so relevant, not on…

Today’s guest is a Macedonian born and Melbourne based writer. 

Her first novel is The Rat-Catcher’s Apprentice which is not only in stores now, it’s receiving rave reviews all over the country. To t…

Hayley in the Library is back to share the most sought-after boo…

Today’s guest lives in Sydney Australia, has a studio in his backyard, which is ten minutes from the beach, gets to spend heaps of time with his kids and grows mangos in his backyard. All while writi…

Today’s guests are the creators of an amazing Easter themed picture book, out just in time for Easter published by Puffin Books titled, The Unfunny Bunny.

To tell us all about it, offer up a few tips…

Hayley, our school librarian, pops in to discuss what kids are reading.

Our special guest, Katie Flannigan discusses her new book: A Boy, HIs Bear, and A Bully.

And, Liv reviews two awesome book seri…

Screenwriter and playwright Maryam Master drops in to discuss turning a book into a stage show.  She has adapted three of David Walliams' books for the stage - Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy and The Midni…

Author, Amelia McInerney drops by to discuss pitching to a publisher and why writing your pitch is important. 

The amazing Caz Goodwin shares her writing journey with us, along with her new picture b…

Mary Anastasiou, Creative Director of Larrikin House, discusses the process of being published, tips on submissions and making sure your story the best it can be. 

We Interview Jeanette Stampone on h…

Today’s guest is a teacher librarian who is doing such incredible work getting kids excited about books.

Often as writers, illustrators and creators of books for kids, locked away in our little nooks…

Today’s guest is one of the world’s most popular and in-demand author-illustrators, working with the likes of Julia Donaldson, Richard Curtis and many more. Her own books including, Missing Mommy, Au…

Today’s first guest is one of Australia’s favourite creators of books for kids, with books like Chickensaurus, The Last Viking and The Toffle Towers series.

His latest picture book, Stellarphant, abo…

For anybody who has ever wanted to collaborate, or is in collaboration, with another creator on a book for kids, this episode is a must!

CBCA Book of the Year Award Winner, Johanna Bell shares her pa…