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 […]
#BookReview: Easy Peasy, Ky Garvey (author), Amy Calautti (illus.), EK Books, February 2023. Blurb: Ruby loves her shiny new red roller skates. She’s never roller skated before, but she’s sure it will be easy peasy!So when her dad offers to help her learn to skate, Ruby says no. But things don’t go as planned … […]
The annual Pitch It! Competition is back for its sixth year, and the team at Just Write For Kids Australia are ecstatic to be able to offer a range of resources and opportunities to help you on your publishing journey! Think about this… your pitch is often your first point of contact with your chosen publisher. This […]
Author Ky Garvey and illustrator Amy Calautti have certainly set the wheels in motion with their fun and lively picture book, Easy Peasy, which has been rolling its way into hands, hearts and roller rinks since its release. Today, we are gifted this exciting pleasure to chat with the talented creators of this joyous celebration […]
‘It was a treasured time together and I wanted to reflect that relationship in my book.’ – Ky Garvey. Easy Peasy embraces the beautiful relationship between a loving, supportive Dad and his daughter, Ruby. Author Ky Garvey has written a whimsical and inspiring story about a determined young girl who is empowered to learn to roller […]
Prepared by Debra Tidball. If you can’t go sailing on the high seas, then the next best thing is to pretend – and here’s a craft that will allow wanna-be sailors to do just that! It’s a rocking paper-plate boat, based on Tug, a character from my latest picture book, Anchored, illustrated by Arielle Li […]
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, […]
Not too long ago, we were delighted to be able to speak with Debra Tidball about the release of her gorgeous new picture book, Anchored (read #TheQuickSixInterview with Debra Tidball). On this occasion, Debra has asked her illustrator, Arielle Li, a few questions about what the book creation process was like for her. Thanks so […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Debra Tidball! It is with HUGE excitement to feature one of Just Write For Kids’ very own – the dedicated and passionate kidlit advocate and award-winning author of When I see Grandma and The Scared Book – Debra Tidball is here to talk about her stunning new picture book release, Anchored! […]
Happy New Year, Just Write For Kids peeps! Well, we’re about to embark on a new year, sure to be filled with glorious new reads to warm our hearts and souls. But for now, as we spend time reflecting, re-evaluating, rejuvenating and refreshing for what’s to come, the best place to be this summer is […]
