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Lellie Lopter is an award-winning author, children's literacy advocate and illustrator. Her previously published books as an author include My Brother, Born Sleeping (The Knowledge Centre, 2023) and Rhyme Time 1: Poems and Rhymes for Really Good Times (The Knowledge Centre, 2023). Lellie has also been a contributing illustrator to anthologies such as Somewhere Lost (Daisy Lane Publishing, 2025), with much more to come. It's a pleasure to welcome Lellie to the blog. Thanks so

I’m very excited to welcome Maura Pierlot back for another Book Chat. The last time we caught up here, just over a year ago, Maura had recently released her wonderful rhyming picture book, Clutterbugs. Now Maura is back with another powerhouse of rhyme, Our Family Zoo, and I’m relishing the chance to pick her brain about it. Thanks for dropping by again, Maura! I’m keen to know how the last 14 months have been for you, creatively? Quite active, it seems! Thanks for the op

Liv Lorkin is the ultimate publishing triple-threat - an author, illustrator and designer! Having written and illustrated several of her own picture books, Liv has just released her debut graphic novel, Gnoming About, a rollicking, nature-inspired adventure story, starring three unforgettable gnomes. It's an honour to welcome Liv to the page. Many thanks for dropping by for a Book Chat, Liv, and congratulations on the release of your incredible graphic novel, Gnoming About. I

Catherine Bauer is a journalist and award-winning author from South Australia. I last had the privilege of chatting with Catherine in 2023, shortly after the release of her historical novel Tulips for Breakfast . I'm rapt to have the chance to learn more about Catherine's journey, and particularly about her latest release, a soul-stirring picture book called Juniper's Painting . A very warm welcome back to Book Chat, Catherine! It’s so great to have the chance to find out wha