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 […]
For the second year at Just Write For Kids Australia, we offered an opportunity for author-illustrators of children’s books to submit a piece to our Picture It! Anthology Call-Out. The theme for this year was ‘LOST’, where artists were to interpret the metaphor in their own imagining, and incorporate our two new loveable characters, Walter […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jevita Nilson and Jess Racklyeft! It’s with pure delight to welcome talented author Jevita Nilson, together with the superlative, multi award-winning author-illustrator, Jess Racklyeft, to share their absolutely stunning new picture book, Our World Full of Wonder. This gorgeous narrative non-fiction for ages 5+ completely sparkles with its evocative, lyrical language […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Julie Busuttil! It’s a pleasure to speak with author, Julie Busuttil, to share her poignant story of healing; a sensitive and heart-rending navigation of grief. For readers from age 8, Emmerson in the Clouds is about an extraordinary journey of a young spirit to reunite with her family. Coming from her […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to The Quick Six Interview with Mo Davey! It was a pleasure to have a chat with debut author and illustrator Ramona Davey about her much-awaited debut, I Am Tree Rex. Ramona is a passionate advocate of kid lit and is always there to cheer on her fellow kid lit creators, as well as being very […]
Welcome to The Quick Six Interview with Rae Tan! Rae Tan‘s debut picture book as an Author and Illustrator was a real standout for me so far this year. I love the character of Plum and Rae’s masterful use of watercolour and pastels to create Plum’s pom pom skirt and furry outline, as well as […]
