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
Interview with Remy Lai
Today’s guest is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall, and she’s popped in today to talk about her latest book, a fun and full graphic novel titled: Pawcas…
Most useful writing advice - episode 2
In today’s episode we have an awesome variety of authors looking at ways of networking in your community, some wonderful illustrators share their techniques and tips on illustrating, and we discuss w…
Most useful writing advice you should know and use
The most useful writing advice you should know and use is a 3-part podcast series from prominent publishers, editors, authors and illustrators of children’s literature.
The Reading with a Chance of T…
Illustrating kids books, cartoons and Star Wars
Today’s guest started out writing greeting cards and went on to illustrate and design characters for both TV and kids books with classics such as Star Wars, The Day My Butt Went Psycho and more recen…
How to get the most out of the CYA Conference
Today’s guest is an author for kids and adults, and the co-ordinator of one of the biggest growing conferences on writing in the world.
She’s dropped by today for not one taco, but two, and to tell u…
Andy Griffiths interview
Andy has dropped by today to share his inspirational journey. He talks about his first books and school visits, making friends with his audience, testing out material for upcoming books, and on to hi…
Writing Comedy for Kids
Today’s guest is a stand-up comedian, a stand-up guy and a very successful writer of books for kids. With his fun-loving sense of humour, his book, Thai-riffic made a real impact on the literary scen…
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Being an author is something many aspire to become, but along the way, many authors, both aspiring and established, often wonder if they really have what it takes.
Author, Dhana Fox, didn’t come from…
Creating a picture book - the idea, the craft, the luck, the love
Today’s guest is an author, an illustrator and a designer of books. Her first book Colouroos published by Hachette, came out to wonderful reviews and her latest picture book titled, Anemone is not th…
Making the books kids want to read
Larrikin House is passionate about producing and promoting books that kids actually want to read. No preachy, teachy, lovey-dovey books with kind-hearted messages, just an entertaining story on a top…
Interview with Mary Anastasiou
Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a publishing house? Mary Anastasiou is the Creative Director at Larrikin House, one of the most forward-thinking publishers in Australia. She offers up real ins…
Liz Ledden interview
Today’s guest is a fellow podcaster, an author and a massive inspiration.
I can’t wait for you to hear her. Her passion for writing kids books is incredible. So inspirational. And, she’s popped by to…
Writing mysteries with Renee Treml
Today’s guest is an author, an illustrator, and the creator of such Award-winning books as Once I Heard a Little Wombat and Wombat Big, Puggle Small. She is also the author of the awesome Sherlock Bo…
Interview with Emily Rodda
Today’s guest is a book industry icon in Australia and around the world.
Emily Rodda has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Younger Readers Award a record six times a…
How to write popular fiction
Author, Nicole Hayes gives an honest and descriptive account on what it takes to write a book. She shares her process of writing the book series Little Legends
Nicole Hayes is widely known for her Y…
Getting the scoop on a good story
We interview author and journalist, Helen Castles, on her awesome new mystery series for kids, Scoop McLaren Detective Editor and Waves of Mystery.
Helen drops by to talk about her books, offer up so…
Magic Mistakes: Interview with Belinda Blecher
Belinda Blecher trained as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Clinic, London. She completed two Masters degrees at the University of East London following her completion of a BA …
How to build a writing career that's actually achievable
Many authors come to writing with big ambition, some achieve this, some don’t. Some give up too soon and other’s burn out before they get to really shine. Today’s guest is living proof that with tale…
Tips on making picture books work
Many authors come to writing picture books without really understanding the structure of what makes an illustrated book work. Popular New Zealand Illustrator, Lisa Allen, discusses what role illustra…
Whose story is it? Authors or Illustrators?
In today’s show, we look at a very important topic when it comes to illustrated books and ask the question, “Whose book is it?”
Do authors feel that it’s their story and theirs alone? Do the public…