Reading with a chance of tacos

Janeen Brian and Cherie Dignam are the author and illustrator of a new and wonderful book titled, The Fixit Princess.

They’ve both popped in today to share their process for working on their new bo…

Visit one of the world's most amazing real-life places in Cassy Polimeni's brand new picture book, The Garden at the end of the World.

Cassy Polimeni is a freelance editor and children’s author who…

Michelle Wilson was, until recently, a frustrated author, who’d achieved success early in her writing career with a terrific picture book, but then couldn’t get that next contract. Until she learned…

Jo Panckridge, Vic Branch CBCA President, shares a very exciting program that gives kids a real voice in Australia’s premier book of the year awards. 

The CBCA Book of the Year Awards connect young…

You Two, You Two was a self-published picture book, and has been picked up by Hachette and is now a traditionally published book.

To tell us all about the book’s journey and how it’s transitioned, …

Gavin Aung Than is a New York Times bestselling cartoonist and creator of Zen Pencils, a cartoon blog which adapts inspirational quotes into comic stories.

Zen Pencils has been featured by The Was…

Get published! Be an author!  Write the next big kid’s book! 

For those people who want more on the process of writing for kids, for those who want to hone their craft, continue to grow, and want mo…

There are so many things to consider when self-publishing a book, from the quality of paper to finding the right illustrator to editing for the best story possible. We discuss the many challenges, b…

Ky Garvey is an author and mother of two sons who inspired her to write fun and engaging stories that turn challenges into triumphs. She is also the host of the Totally Lit Podcast. And, she’s poppe…

Tim Harris is a multi-award winning author of several laugh-out-loud books for kids, including Toffle Towers series, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables, Exploding Endings and his latest series, Ratbags.

A …

Emma Watkins   is a dancer, filmmaker, and picture book author.

Her career began at the early age of three with Irish, ballet, hip hop, tap and contemporary dance. And, of course went on to be a me…

Rebecca Fraser is an award-winning author, with a solid career of writing across a variety of mediums. Her latest middle grade novel is titled, Sea Glass.

She's popped in to tell us all about it, a…

James Foley is one of Australia’s favourite Author/Illustrators with books such as The Last Viking and the amazing Stellaphant. 

He’s popped in today for a fun chat all about his latest hilarious boo…

Nathan Luff is a handstand extraordinaire, a playwright, and one of Australia’s favourite children’s authors. His latest series, The Nerd Herd has taken kids and adults by storm all over the country.

Sue Whiting has been in the children's book industry for over 20 years. She was Senior Commissioning Editor and Publishing Manager of Walker Books Australia before leaving in 2016 to focus on her own…

Nova Weetman and Chris Kennett are the author and illustrator of one of the most incredible books on the market for kids today.  It’s called Zooniverse the Complete Creature Collection and it’s jam p…

Welcome to our first Taco Writers Group Podcast. We chat away to three aspiring authors about their dreams and goals for the future, our shared love of picture books, and special guest, the publisher…

Mary Anastasiou is the author of the successful ‘I want to be…’ series of picture books. As well as the Creative Director of Larrikin House Books.

She’s popped in today to share her latest picture bo…

Dannika Patterson began as a copywriter for small business before finding the courage to follow her dream and become a children’s author. She now has over a dozen books published and in stores.

She’s…

Molly Burnham was the 2016 winner of the Sid Fleischman Award for Humour.

She’s popped in to talk about her latest book, The Infinite Questions of Dotti Bing. A book that finds humour in a heartfelt …