Reading with a chance of tacos

Today’s guests share the most amazing story of how they got together as author and illustrator. One was a primary school teacher and the other was a primary school student.

One day the primary school…

Reading with a chance of Tacos is a brand that's all about promoting kids books and the community of kids books.

It's the ideal podcast for authors and illustrators who want to learn the craft of cre…

In 2022 we aired over 70 episodes full of amazing kid lit creators sharing thier creative journeys, offering up awesome writing and illustration tips, and bringing such enthusiasm and joy for kids bo…

Author Rory H Mather drops in for a festive eggnog or two, and shares his favourite Christmas Picture Books both new and old.

Over 15 Christmas Picture books reveiwed, and ideal for underneath the Ch…

Middle grade author, Julie Grasso has popped in today to discuss the craft of pitching your story.

How to pitch to a publisher?

What makes a good pitch? 

Why is a pitch so important?

Plus, Hayley in …

Invaluable for anyone, author or illustrator, who wants to create kids books.

Award-winning illustrator, Evie Barrow shares her process of illustrating picture books. From being handed a manuscript, …

Today’s guest is a picture book author, with three books out in the world under her own publishing brand KLJ Publishing.

She’s popped in today to talk about her inspiration for the books, and how she…

Today's guest talks to thousands of people around the world on the topic of writing books for kids, so we know what she has to say is always such awesome advice.

She is the author of the best-selling…

You are Loved is the wonderful picture book by Liv Downing. A book that's all about helping children, and indeed adults, understand that no matter what, you are always loved! 

Our chat today is also …

Find your niche, know who you are as a creator, and learn to weave it all together to become a formidable artist.

Today’s guest is an author, illustrator, designer, and a primary school art teacher.

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The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat is the new book from Author Kate Temple. She’s popped in today to share her writing journey with us, along with her tips and tricks on writing amazing bo…

“Australia needs a financial revolution, and it needs to start with our kids!” Scott Pape (OAM)

Today’s guest wrote Australia’s number 1 bestselling book, The Barefoot investor – the only money guide…

Creator of Macca the Alpacca and Worst Week Ever series of books, Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores pop in to talk all about the Worst Week Ever series that's taking the world by storm. They share their p…

How to write great characters.

Today’s guest is a highly acclaimed author of over thirty books for children, across all styles and ages. Her work is published internationally to many commendations an…

A new series of memorable, funny and diverse stories on First Nations Lands. Stories to help kids accept each other and themselves.

Author and Editor Randa Abdel-Fattah drops in to share her new seri…

Today’s guest was shortlisted as a Rising Star of Australian Publishing at the Australian Book Industry Awards. She’s been on several conference panels and her knowledge of the industry and creating …

The Children’s Book Council of Australia voted her book the number one in Early Childhood for 2022. The book is titled Jetty Jumping and was inspired by today’s guests love of bayside communities.

Sh…

Today, we look at a day in the life of an author. Get some writing tips, look at the writing process and share some great ideas.

You might know today’s guest as the author of such books as Derek Dool…

For every child practicing their new instrument and the parents and teachers helping them along the way, this picture book celebrates the joy of unexpected friendship through music.

Young readers wil…

Today’s guest is a Melbourne based artist and now author, whose story demonstrates to us all that it’s never too late to nurture your life-long passion.

The courage to get out of her comfort zone and…