Welcome to a special #CharacterInterview with Allen from Allen the Alien! We’re interrupting the news for this very special bulletin to announce that the UFO has landed, and we’ll be joined LIVE by none other than Allen from Allen the Alien – DO PANIC! (not really, he’s supersonic cool!). But first, a couple of announcements […]
#BookReview: Allen the Alien, Stephanie Ward (author), Aleck Morton (illus.), Riveted Press, August 2024. Blurb: Allen and his trusty pet, Byte, set off for Earth to make some new friends. But it soon becomes clear that not everyone understands Allen’s intergalactic games and exuberant nature … An out-of-this-world adventure for anyone who has ever felt […]
It’s an out-of-this-world opportunity to have the chance to get up close and personal with both the intergalactic and international stars; Allen the Alien and author Stephanie Ward! All you have to do is welcome them into your hearts and you could WIN an amazing prize! Who’s ready for some space-tacular fun?! 🙂 There are […]
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 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 […]
Just Write For Kids Australia’s sixth Pitch It! Competition for Australian writers of children’s and young adult books was held throughout September this year. The aim was to craft a manuscript pitch to a publisher that is focused, concise and appealing; showcasing a strength in voice, marketability and writing ability. Our judging panel meticulously analysed […]
It was so exciting to announce the Longlists for the 2023 Pitch It! Competition last week! Today, it’s such an absolute THRILL to reveal the fabulous Pitch It! SHORTLISTS! These talented writers will all receive feedback on their pitches from our hard-working judges. The following pitches stood out to the judges for their high level of intrigue, […]
Every year I say it, but WOW! What fantastic entries! The standard just improves year upon year. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who put their best pitches forward for our 2023 Pitch It! Competition! Submissions were well-crafted with elements of intrigue, voice and professionalism. There was a wide range of topical and interesting concepts that obviously deliberately […]
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 […]
