Author and illustrator interviews by selected theme.
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Deb Fitzpatrick! We’re excited to kick off with another intriguing and inspiring title in the wildly popular Aussie STEM Stars series; real-life stories about some of Australia’s top scientists and inventors all written by award-winning children’s authors. Author Deb Fitzpatrick explores the life of maritime archaeologist, Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck Detective, as […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Luella Stanley! It’s a pleasure to introduce a debut picture book author with a background as a registered nurse, Luella Stanley. She’s here to discuss her valuable picture book, that also happens to be a fun adventure – The Dare to Golden Mountain; Finlay the First Aid Bear. A narrative integrated […]
As a long-time fan of Sean E Avery‘s, I’m buzzing with glee to have the opportunity to get the inside scoop on what makes him tick (or sting?!). He quickly shot to kidlit stardom with the success of his first picture book, All Monkeys Love Bananas, then went on to win awards for his edgy, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Crystal Corocher! It is with great delight to have the amazing Crystal Corocher here to share her remarkable story; Giovanni – a true tale of the incredible voyage on the SS India; a dangerous expedition that saw eager Italian families endure the intrepid journey across the seas to a new colony, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with David Lawrence! It’s such a huge honour to welcome award-winning children’s author, Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and all-round funny man, David Lawrence to our blog to talk about the latest magical book in his Pen series; Xander and the Pen. Following the success of Ruby and the Pen, this sequel is […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Pamela Jones! It’s such a delight to welcome children’s author, poet and podcaster, Pamela Jones here today to share her beautiful, sweet and nostalgic debut picture book, Ayla’s Christmas Wish. In creating this story, Pamela was inspired by the hay bale art in towns across Australia, from Tarrington in Victoria’s West […]
Welcome to a special #TheQuickSixInterview with Jill Smith from The Ten Penners! We are honoured to be invited to join the blog tour to celebrate the release of a wonderful collection of fun and whimsical (and a little bit spooky) tales from the amazing, The Ten Penners! ‘Adventures with ravenous witches, fantastical creatures and extraordinary […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Soweol Han! It’s such a pleasure to welcome CBCA Award-Winning New Illustrator (2023), Sally Soweol Han to our blog to share her beautiful, joyous new picture book, Nightsong. This gorgeous, rhythmic melody of nighttime sounds in a story of a curious, wandering boy in the midst of nature, is a […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Ashleigh Barton! What a delight it is to welcome best-selling author Ashleigh Barton to the blog with her spooktacular middle grade novel; the second in its series – Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation. What a spine-tingling thrill, set in fang-tabulous Paris, with Solomon’s numbskull family unleashing mayhem all over the […]
We’re so excited to welcome back funny and talented author and educator, Sharon Giltrow, with her third hilarious instalment in her role reversal picture book series. Following the success of Bedtime, Daddy! and Get Ready, Mama!, we are filling our trolleys with excitement for Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! With aptly expressive, funny and tender illustrations […]
