Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Emma Lord! It’s a pleasure to welcome debut YA novelist, Emma Lord, to the blog to share the story behind her gripping new release, Anomaly. ‘A high-octane YA debut, Anomaly will force you to question destiny, memory and how far you would go to survive.‘ This apocalyptic tale with have young adults gritting […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Amelia Donnelly! We’re in for a tranquil (re)treat today as Amelia Donnelly shares her divine picture book about awakening the light in our hearts through cultural and spiritual teachings in Mia’s World. As a wellbeing and meditation educator, Amelia is devoted to empowering resilience, connection and unity amongst children. Her newest […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Adam Wallace! As per usual, we are honoured, delighted and thrilled to have the awesomely talented and amazing bestselling author, Adam Wallace join us at Just Write For Kids. Today, Adam shares his very latest (in the long line up of newest releases) and first title in a new series co-written […]
It’s an out-of-this-world opportunity to have the chance to get up close and personal with both the intergalactic and international stars; Allen the Alien and author Stephanie Ward! All you have to do is welcome them into your hearts and you could WIN an amazing prize! Who’s ready for some space-tacular fun?! 🙂 There are […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Judith Barker! We extend a warm welcome to award-winning author, Judith Barker, with stunning literacy-based books including The OO in Uluru and The EE in the Deep, Blue Sea (illus. Janie Frith). Judith has recently released another picture book- You Rock My World is a beautiful, heartwarming and insightful love letter […]
Just Write For Kids Australia are ecstatic to return for our seventh year in offering Australian writers of children’s books the opportunity to present their ‘knock-out’ pitches to publishers through the annual Pitch It! Competition!* Each year we have also been fortunate enough to be able to provide participants the chance to learn more about […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sarah Zweck! It’s such a beautiful pleasure to welcome talented author-illustrator, Sarah Zweck to the blog to share her newest, stunning picture book, Ray. Her sweet narrative and mixed-media illustrations meld together just perfectly, creating something gentle, hopeful, and simply beautiful to read, look at and ponder – just as you […]
The Just Write For Kids inaugural Pitch It! Competition is returning for the seventh year, and the team are SO excited to announce some NEW updates with a range of resources and opportunities to help you on your publishing journey! But first. A bit about our competition … Your pitch is often your first point of contact […]
It has certainly been a magical week of reading and books around our nation this past week (and month), which will no doubt continue in its festivities (because kids’ books are awesome!). One such phenomenal creature we’re celebrating is the delightful Allen (and his pet dog, Byte) from Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward and […]
We’re continuing with our ‘Reading is Magic’ themed Book Week activities, and you’ll certainly find plenty of magic happening in the enchanting picture book, Happy Millionth Birthday, when Jack Wolf’s birthday wish comes true! Join in the celebrations as we explore some fun activities to acknowledge all the best and most FUN things about this […]
