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Publishing Picture Books with Mary Anastasiou

On today’s show we look inside two publishing houses with Mary Anastasiou. We talk about what she does in publishing, what books she’s working on,…

On today’s show we chat about books for first readers, struggling readers, and books being read in early primary school. We’re talking today about Decodable Books – how they assist young readers t…

So Many Self-Publishing Tips

On today’s show we have a fun chat with a super enthusiastic and successful indie author who so generously shares her process and tips on self-publishing. Plus, we ch…

Neurodiversity in books – with Ky Garvey, Kate Foster and Michelle Worthington

On today’s show we chat with 3 amazing creators who live in neurodiverse families. We discuss what the publishing i…

The journey of a picture book – from a manuscript to a bookstore

On today’s show we chat to a first-time author and follow the journey of her picture book from submitting to acceptance, what ma…

Writing Magic for Kids with Sarah Armstrong

On today’s show, we share a delicious crunchy taco with guacamole, chicken and melted cheese with a Walkley Award winning author, and Liv reviews two…

Illustrating picture books with Briony Stewart

On today’s show we chat about illustrating picture books, writing picture books, we look at the journey of an illustrator, and Liv reviews an awe…

On today’s show we chat with a legend of Australian and indeed World literature, both for adults and children, about her author journey and what it takes to be a professional writer.

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What to expect when writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a picture book

On today’s show we chat to an author/illustrator with a real passion for nature and adventure. And, Liv reviews two…

How a children’s book legend self-published

On today’s show we chat to an Aussie Icon about self-publishing. And Liv’s back with all the goss from The Taco Awards After Party, and to review an …

The Taco Awards 2023.

Join hosts Ken and Liv, a cast of authors, illustrators, a bunch of rowdy book characters, and even singing sharks, as we bring you all the glitz and glamour of the Taco Kids Bo…

Helping Children Process Grief

Ryan Abramowitz, as well as being an amazing artist, writer, and storyteller, has a lived experience of losing his father to suicide.

He has created a picture book…

Kimmi the queen of the dingoes is a tale of courage and reslience from one of Australia's finest storytellers. 

On today’s show, we chat about the smartest dogs on the planet, we talk to one of Aus…

On today’s show, Bianca reviews a magical book ideal for kids 10+. And we chat to a favourite kids author from WA about her hilarious picture book.

Sharon Giltrow teaches young children with …

On today’s show, Bianca’s back, from Bianca’s Book Club, with an awesome book for review, you’re gunna love it! And, get this, we chat to an illustrator who picked up a paint brush for the first ti…

On today’s show, we’ve got What’s the Story Rory with all the latest kidlit news. And we chat to an award-winning actress and author about a new hero in the Australian bush. It’s gunna be huge!

On today's show, we have Liv at the newsdesk with the latest kid lit news, including The Big Bookish Arvo.  Plus, we chat to a debut author about a fun picture book and her amazing author process.

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On today’s show, Liv reviews two awesome new picture books. And we chat to a CBCA Gold Medallist all about her author journey. It’s gunna be huge.

Vikki Conley is the 2023 winner of the CBCA…

On today’s show, we go back to the future in time machine made of paper. We look at the teamwork behind creating a brilliant picture book. And, we take a look at The Taco Awards for 2023!

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On today’s show, we’ve got emus, yes emus. Liv and I chat to a first-time author who self-published a book and then got picked up by a publisher. It can happen. We talk about a fun book and have a …