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It’s a huge honour to welcome the multi-talented Maura Pierlot back to Book Chat. Maura is an award-winning author, as well as a...

I’m really pleased to have the chance to Book Chat with author and educator, Penny Macoun, who has just released her fourth picture book,...

R.W.R. (Rob) McDonald is an author of crime fiction for adults, as well as a respected writing mentor. His publications include The...

I’m honoured to have the opportunity to Book Chat with author, educator and audiologist, Prasha Sooful, whose latest picture book,...

I’m really excited to have the chance to Book Chat about Our Australian HeArt, a new anthology of beautiful words and images, lovingly...

Kate Solly is the author of one of 2023's most entertaining, moving and uplifting novels, Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft...

EM (Em) Greville is an award-winnng author of short fiction, freelance editor and former English teacher, with an MA in Literary...

I'm rapt as ever to be asked back as a judge in RSPCA Victoria's Pawsome Stories competition. This year I'll be sharing the honour with...

Ky Garvey, presenter of the Totally Lit! podcast, is well known to readers and creators of books alike. I’m pleased to help spread the...

Catherine Bauer is a journalist, media advisor and award-winning author from South Australia. Her latest book, Tulips for Breakfast,...

I've long been a bit of a Christmas Grinch myself, but occasionally a book or a song can reawaken that childhood excitement and get the...

Kylie Mort is a best-selling author, teacher and holistic life coach, whose incredible wealth of experience has culminated in the...

I’m not generally one for gushing, but Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell’s collaboration, The Rabbit’s Magician, is one of the most moving...

I'm incredibly thrilled to be asked back as a judge in RSPCA Victoria's Pawsome Stories competition for the third year running, and to be...

Louise Bassett is the author of The Hidden Girl, published in August 2022 by Walker Books Australia. The Hidden Girl is Louise's debut...

Kelly Louise Jarris is the author of two picture books. Her first book, Wonderful Wishes, is a rhyming bedtime story that encourages...

I had a lot of fun creating this read-along video for Max's sixth adventure, Map Trap. I hope you'll enjoy.

Sharon Giltrow is a highly respected author, blogger and educator, with extensive experience teaching children with Developmental...

It's here - the very first Max and Oscar Fan Art Competition! Check it out on my Instagram page. We're calling on enthusiastic artists of...

Michelle Worthington is an award-winning author of books for children. Her works have been recognised by the CBCA, the USA Best Book...