Posts written by Romi Sharp.
‘ADHD kids are pretty amazing! They have a special way of thinking that’s different from their neurotypical friends, which can sometimes make them feel like they don’t fit in. But don’t worry; with the right support from family, friends and peers, ADHD kids can do incredible things!‘ – Chrissie Davies Love ME, Love my ADHDÂ encourages […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Michelle Wanasundera! It is with great delight to be joined by the delightful author, Michelle Wanasundera, sharing her latest, heartfelt picture book, Ella and Star. A sensitive story touching on sensory processing needs, this tale is also full of adventure, friendships and adapting to change. When Bonny’s best friend moves away, […]
We’re thrilled to have this bubbly author skate by to share and celebrate the joy of her latest release! Sparkly, colourful, energetic and empowering – Easy Peasy is a fun and playful picture book with valuable themes of independence, perseverance and trusting in the support of family members. Ky Garvey, together with illustrator Amy Calautti, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Claire Thompson! It is such a pleasure to welcome a star in the making – the delightful children’s author, Claire Thompson! Claire’s debut picture book is about to be handed out into the world, and it’s sure to fill many hearts and minds to the brim! Lily The Inventor is a […]
The vibrant and valuable picture book, Love Me, Love My ADHD, relays an important message. Through a combined fun and factual narrative, siblings Tully and Clancy share their typical day navigating and celebrating their ADHD. Infused with the energy of child behaviour expert and author, Chrissie Davies, and the colourful liveliness from illustrator and designer […]
We’re delighted to welcome Amanda Lieber to talk about her beautiful, heart-rending new picture book, My Giant Sea Shell. A touching and sensitive topic of sadness and depression is delicately brought to the shore with Amanda’s playful narrative as seen from the child’s perspective. Twirling and laughing, acting like pirates dripping with jewels, until one […]
Author-illustrators! Would you like to be a part of a wildly wonderful and beautifully-crafted anthology that encapsulates the complete joy of our land… and gives back to the community? We’re looking to view Australia through a colourful lens of diversity – from our stunning landscapes to our iconic parts of nature, a unified community of […]
What does our sweet pigeon Pippa want more than anything in this big wide world? Answer: freedom! But that’s a lot harder to come by when you are blessed with the task of babysitting not one, but TWO new baby brothers! Welcome to the nest, Pepi and Penn! Dimity Powell and Andrew Plant have brought […]
***UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*** ‘This story is dedicated to the survivors, far and wide, who shared their stories with me or committed their memories to print – and to those who didn’t make it. Their stories and those of other genocides must never be forgotten – especially in times like this.‘ – Catherine Bauer Tulips […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kathy Hoopmann and Josie Montano! A Secret Society … in space! We’re intrigued! Following their inventive first book in the series, Kathy Hoopmann and Josie Montano, together with the illustrations by Ann-Marie Finn, bring back their clever science team in The Secret Science Society in Space! (We interviewed them about Book […]
