Many of us as children at school, were given a list of letters or a big word, and told to see how many new words we could make from them. What fun that was, and we learnt so much! If […]

Twelve year old Lenny is the most unpopular boy at school; friendless and alone. Because of his weight, he is the target of all fat jokes and all unkindness. But there is more to Lenny than his appearance, although he […]

Award-winning writer Inga Simpson, is the author of four novels and her memoir, Understory. Her latest piece of work, The Last Woman in the World is due for release later this year.  Her first book for children, The Book of […]

There are no limits to a child’s imagination. This picture book, with illustrations as delicate as fragile glass, shines a light on how expansive and powerful thoughts can be; how the imagination can transform the ordinary into extraordinary. Siblings Daisy […]

Welcome to Part Two, of our inspiring interview with Amanda Mandie, Executive Director at Koala Kids Foundation. Every single thing we do is to deliver happiness and provide happy moments for these children. If they are happy, you know the […]

Awarded an OAM 2021, for service to the community through charitable organisations, Amanda Mandie is the Executive Director at Koala Kids Foundation, whose mantra is we believe happy helps.  Their Vision, that Koala Kids will touch every child and young […]

Collections of short stories are not published frequently enough to satisfy those who love compact reading. Scot Gardner’s gripping collection in Off the Map, will surprise and satisfy even the most discerning reader. One thing that connects these life situations […]

Kesta Fleming is a writer and poet, and author of the Marlow Brown chapter book series for seven-to ten-year-old. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, two teenagers and a Brittany Spaniel, and divides her time between writing for children […]

Book 2 in the Butter O’Bryan Mysteries finds us at Howlers Beach in 1932 during the Depression. Dr O’Bryan is away with Gil on a journey of repair, recovery and healing after the boy contracts polio. At the Very Small […]

Marlow Brown is still trying to discover what she wants to be. In the first book, Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making, she found science stimulating.  Now she is back in Marlow Brown: Magician in the Making, interested in another […]