Reading with a chance of tacos
A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 281
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Super Awesome Storytime Interview
Today’s guest is oodles of fun, in fact, she’s super awesome! She’s toured the world performing in shows inspired by some of the world’s most loved children’s books. And, she’s popped in today to tel…
Lucinda Gifford Interview
Today’s guest is an illustrator and author who has illustrated over 30 books and written 7 of her own. Her latest book is Big Dog, Little Dog is with Sally Rippin. And, she’s popped in today to discu…
Rebel Challenger Interview
Today’s guest is a mild-mannered news paper designer by day, but by night she writes and illustrates wonderfully crazy books that are perfect for kids of all ages.
Her first picture book, Food or Fri…
Jason Pamment Interview
Today’s guest has been designing award winning animated short films, commercials, music videos, TV shows and video games, with a short film nominated for an Oscar. He’s popped in for a taco, and to t…
Heather Fawcett Interview
Today’s guest is the author of the middle grade novels Ember and the Ice Dragons and The Language of Ghosts. And, she’s popped in today to discuss her latest book, The School Between Winter and Fairy…
Lesley Gibbes Interview
Today’s guest is an internationally published children’s author, teacher and presenter at the Australian Writers Centre, where she teaches adults to write kids chapter books.
She’s popped in today fo…
Writing from the heart
Today’s guest writes books that inspire children with stories of hope, courage and full of heart. Many of his picture books have been shortlisted, won awards and have been translated into other langu…
It's Not You, It's Me
Today’s guest is the critically acclaimed author of such YA novels as My Life as a Hashtag, Beatle Meets Destiny and The Reluctant Hallelujah. And, she’s popped in today for a taco and to discuss her…
Books in Lockdown
It’s Book Week here in Australia and today’s guest has just been awarded a 2021 CBCA Honours for her picture book, Anemone is not the Enemy.
She's joined us today fresh from the Awards to discuss her…
Importance of Process over success
Today’s guest is a pioneer of children’s illustration and literature in Australia. With over 70 books, a plethora of awards and over 40 years of working with the Australian book community, she is a m…
Interview with Rory Mather
Today’s guest is an author that has burst on to the scene. With four books out currently and more under contract for next year, he has used social media, trial and error, and a get up and go attitude…
Interview with Sally Rippin
Today’s guest is Australia’s highest-selling female author, with over fifty books for kids and young adults. Her popular Billy B Brown books are loved all over the world. But, of course, it wasn’t al…
Interview with Jeanne Willis
Today’s guest is an absolute legend in the world of children’s books. She has written hundreds of books for kids over an astonishing career. Together with illustrator, Tony Ross, she’s delighted kids…
Interview with Maryam Master
Today’s guest is an amazing inspiration. Born in Iran, she came to Australia at the age of nine. Here, she not only learned the English language, but went on to write for television and stage. In 201…
Interview with Victoria Mackinlay
Today’s guest is a picture book author with an amazing story. And, amazing passion for her craft. Her book Ribbit Rabbit Robot is up for two major awards and her latest book, The Lion Who Came to Sta…
Interview with Haylee Hackenberg
Today’s guest is a copywriter who’s passionate about getting kids excited about literature and her first picture book is such a lovely foray into the genre. She’s popped in today for a taco and to sh…
Interview with Stig Wemyss
Today’s guest is a burst of energy and an absolute legend in the audio book world. He’s the voice of everybody from the Bugalugs Bum Thief to the Boy who Swallows the Universe to Paul Jennings, Andy,…
How to put a message in your story
In today’s podcast, we talk to the author of Who Fed Zed – a wonderful example of a fun and entertaining picture book that contains a very important message. We talk about how to put a message in you…
Interview with Rebecca Timmis
Today’s guest began her career in kids books as an illustrator, but it’s her passion for writing, and the love of her best friends, that has inspired her latest book that she both writes and illustra…
Kidlit Q and A Extravaganza
Aspiring authors, illustrators and anyone who creates books for kids were invited to send in their burning questions. We received a variety of questions such as: How many drafts does it take to write…