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 […]
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 […]
#BookReview: Happy Millionth Birthday, R.W.R. McDonald (author), Alexandra Colombo (illus.), Larrikin House. Blurb: Jack Wolf wants what EVERY child wants! More birthdays and even MORE presents! Find out what happens when Jack’s wish comes true, and he celebrates a birthday every single day! Jack Wolf and his wacky friends will surprise you until the final […]
‘Reading is Magic’ is the theme for Australia’s 2024 Book Week celebrations, and we’re excited to bring some magic from reading this imaginative and creative picture book – The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris and Natalie Herington! With its own themes of friendship, creativity, sustainability, Australian animals and an appreciation of our community […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Mary Anastasiou! Thanks so much to multi-talented author, editor, designer and marketing manager, Mary Anastasiou, for flying in to share one of her latest creations – the cutest Halloween picture book around, Tilly’s New Broom. The perfectly-timed rhyming couplets work harmoniously with Giorgia Clerico‘s adorably spooky illustrations to capture little witch […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Barns! It’s such a pleasure to welcome debut picture book rock star author, Sally Barns, to the blog, to entertain us with her new release, Rock Dogs! Inspired by her own canine howlers, Sally’s tongue-wagging, rollicking tale is hitting centre-stage amongst readers, showing us that we can truly shine and […]
We are intergalactically excited to welcome Stephanie Ward to the blog to share her universal adventures with the creation of her exuberantly playful story of Allen the Alien – an (overly) enthusiastic space dweller on an earthly mission to make human connections. Thanks, Stephanie, for introducing us to your exceptional new friend! 🙂 Congratulations on […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Caz Goodwin! We’re delighted to welcome back Caz Goodwin, talented internationally published author, to talk about her absolutely gorgeous new picture book; A Wish for Baby. Told in enchanting rhyme, there are so many joyous wishes for baby that melt your heart because of all the glittering warmth that shines out […]
