Author and illustrator interviews by selected theme.
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Julie Busuttil! It’s a pleasure to speak with author, Julie Busuttil, to share her poignant story of healing; a sensitive and heart-rending navigation of grief. For readers from age 8, Emmerson in the Clouds is about an extraordinary journey of a young spirit to reunite with her family. Coming from her […]
It is with huge joy to welcome back passionate children’s author and educator, Penny Macoun, to share her latest cheeky tale, Two Can Be Trouble, which really comes from a place of the heart. The story follows two brothers and their messy backyard antics, which overflows with teamwork, compassion and love at its core. Thanks […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Belinda Topan! We’re riveted by our next guest’s story! Both thrilling and heart-wrenching, One of a Kind is a unique and exciting coming of age journey of self-discovery (and vampires!) for young adult readers. Sparking with action, magic and the supernatural, author Belinda Topan brilliantly taps into the psyche of her […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Carla Fitzgerald! It’s a privilege to speak with talented author of Keeping Up with the Dachshunds and How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five – Carla Fitzgerald is here to smash this interview with How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five. This middle grade chapter book […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Maura Finn and Lucinda Gifford! What a treat to welcome the fantastic duo behind Too Many Cats!, Maura Finn and Lucinda Gifford, with their newest feline adventure; the creepiest, most cat-acular picture book just in time for Halloween – Grandma Murphy’s Pussycat. This sensationally sophisticated lyrical nighttime stroll through the shadows […]
We are tremendously jingled to welcome back one of our favourite poets and children’s author, Marg Gibbs, to share her newest joy; the festive family fun of Goose on Christmas Eve. This is a treasured collection of 24 poems for children, beautifully culminating from the work of Australian artists and some very special young contributors. […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kirsten Ealand! It’s such a pleasure to welcome talented debut picture book author, Kirsten Ealand to the blog, to share the story behind her refreshing new title, Like a Gannet. The gannet, an Australian diving bird, is cleverly depicted as a metaphor for little Francie’s interpersonal journey from apprehension to confidence, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Amelia Mellor! We’re privileged to welcome award-winning author of the magnificent, magical Grandest Bookshop trilogy, Amelia Mellor! Today she is sharing the fascinating background story behind the series and the third instalment, The Lost Book of Magic. Following the success of The Grandest Bookshop in the World and The Bookseller’s Apprentice, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Felice Arena! It’s a huge honour to welcome the superlative Felice Arena to our blog; popular author of so many great titles including the bestselling Specky Magee books and his previous scrumptious picture book, PASTA!. Without sounding too cheesy, Felice’s next book is as tasty as the last (oops, that was […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sarah Surgey! It’s with pure delight to welcome talented international author, Sarah Surgey to our blog to share her touching, comforting story, The Heavy Bag. Here is a picture book that feels like the warmest hug, particularly for children navigating experiences through grief and loss. When Enid loses her beloved Granddad, […]
