Posts written by Romi Sharp.
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Lynne Stringer! It is with delight that we welcome passionate author and editor, Lynne Stringer to the blog for a chat about her work on a special collection of stories; Stepping Sideways. Alongside editor, Emily Larkin, Lynne and ten other talented Australian authors have combined to produce an exciting, original collection […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jodi Toering and Valerie Brumby! We’re welcoming back the superlative Jodi Toering, following the success of Night Watch! (illus. by Tannya Harricks, interview here) with her newest picture book, Rain on the Rock. What can I say? WOW! This book is incredible! Jodi’s beautiful, poetic prose seamlessly amalgamates with the exquisite […]
Interview with Maura Pierlot! It’s such a pleasure and honour to welcome back the incredible and multi-talented, Maura Pierlot, who is an international award-winning author of books in various genres. Today, and over the next few months, we are thrilled to be a part of her launch for her latest picture book; Clutterbugs, a vibrant, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Angela Toniolo! We’re delighted to welcome debut picture book author, Angela Toniolo, to the blog to share her recent release; Mavis, the Little Plane Spotter. Mavis and Doreen, based on Angela’s grandmother and great-aunt respectively, are the names of the inspirational sisters behind the patriotic honour of spotting and notifying the […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Shelly Higgs! We’re excited to welcome multi-talented debut picture book author, actor and playwright, Shelly Higgs to the blog to share her valuable new release, Poppy’s Monster. This beautifully heartfelt and uplifting tale takes young Poppy on a journey from constant fear and worries to confidence and resilience, as she learns […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Rae White! It’s a pleasure to return to the blog with a beautiful interview, celebrating diversity and individuality in the most colourful of ways possible! Welcome author Rae White to share their latest touching and gentle picture book that gives space to gender choices, whether yellow or blue, lizards or rainbows, […]
Happy 2025! Welcome to JWFK’s Summer Collection of books to enjoy and treasure over the holidays and in the lead up to the return to school! We’ve selected 16 spectacular children’s titles from 2024 that refresh our minds, rejuvenate our souls and reenergise our hearts. From magical adventures at the seaside to exploring small (and […]
We love this time of year when we get to celebrate and reflect upon all the fabulous events, achievements and industry highlights (and lowlights) of the kidlit world, but even greater is the celebration of ALL the wonderful books that we have been able to enjoy and treasure over the year. And if this wasn’t […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Bec Nanayakkara and Kim de Haan! We’re delighted to welcome back talented author, Bec Nanayakkara, together with fantastic debut illustrator, Kim de Haan, to chat about their upcoming picture book, The Jolly Swagman. Based on the famous ‘Waltzing Matilda’ by Banjo Paterson, this rich Australian story has been reinterpreted by Bec […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kym Langfield! It’s a delight to speak with talented author-illustrator, Kym Langfield, about her upcoming picture book, SPLASH! As an artist and art teacher herself, Kym has experienced, first-hand, the positive impact of engaging in creative pursuits as an emotional outlet can have on children’s (and adults’) mental health. With vivid […]
