Ask the Author: Lorena Carrington
By Lara Cain Gray Lorena Carrington is best known as an illustrator whose books have been published in Australia and internationally. Her works are created using photography and digital montage techniques to form richly layered images. She has worked with the
Meet Rebecca Lim, author of Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky – Book Links 2024 Children’s Historical Fiction award shortlist
By Mia Macrossan There are three brilliant writers on this year’s Book Links Children’s Historical Fiction Award Shortlist: Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky by Rebecca Lim, A & U Children, 2023. The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton, Harper Collins, 2023. Inkflower by Suzy Zail, Walker Books,
Meet Catherine Norton, author of The Fortune Maker – Book Links 2024 Award for Children’s Historical Fiction Shortlist
By Mia Macrossan There are three brilliant writers on this year’s Book Links Children’s Historical Fiction Award Shortlist: Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky by Rebecca Lim, A & U Children, 2023. The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton, Harper Collins, 2023. Inkflower by Suzy Zail, Walker Books,
Meet Suzy Zail, author of Inkflower – Book Links 2024 Award for Children’s Historical Fiction Shortlist
By Mia Macrossan There are three brilliant writers on this year’s Book Links Children’s Historical Fiction Award Shortlist: Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky by Rebecca Lim, A & U Children, 2023. The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton, Harper Collins, 2023. Inkflower by Suzy Zail, Walker
Eat My Dust – The exhibition
Review by Sandy Pottinger The intrepid Swiss-born adventurer and writer, Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) once said: “…The open road is the essence of freedom. Take the decision to break the chains that bind us, the courage to pick up the pilgrim’s symbolic sack
Shortlist of the 2024 Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction
It is with great pleasure that we announce the shortlisted titles for this year's Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction. These three titles are outstanding for their perceptive writing, immediate appeal, and the sensitive way they present complex issues
Ask the Author: Richard Yaxley
Liane McDermott spoke to Richard Yaxley about his writing. Richard is a Brisbane-based author whose short story Fly High won the 2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition. His novels include This Is My Song (winner of the 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Award
Richard Yaxley wins 2024 StoryLinks Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Richard Yaxley who won the 2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition with his subtle, emotive story Fly High, announced this week at the Narelle Oliver lecture. Read Fly High By Richard Yaxley 2024 Short List Hedgewhale by Genevieve Young-Evans It Would Never Have
Aurealis winners announced!
Congratulations to all the winners in the 2023 Aurealis Awards. The winners include BEST CHILDREN’S FICTION: Spellhound: A Dragons of Hallow Book 1, Lian Tanner (Allen & Unwin) and BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL / ILLUSTRATED WORK: Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures, Jason Pamment
Book Links News: May 2024
Here is the latest newsletter from Book Links containing a wealth of information about events, programs, competitions reviews and more from the children's literature world. Grab a favourite beverage and get ready to dive deep into Book Links News: May 2024
2024 Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction: Longlist announced
Book Links The Centre for Children's Literature proudly announces the longlist for the 2024 Award for Children's Historical Fiction. The aim of the award is to increase the understanding and appreciation of history by children. These seven titles are outstanding works
Ask the Author: Alison D. Stegert talks about Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies
By Lara Cain Gray Alison D. Stegert is a US born, Queensland based author for children. She writes stories for all ages, but particularly enjoys writing historical fiction for middle grade readers. Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies won the
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist: Sona Babajanyan
By Mia Macrossan The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist: Ingrid Bartkowiak
The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose work
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist : Debbie Taylor-Worley
The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose work includes
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Notable 2024
The 2024 CBCA Notables contains some wonderful titles but here is a list of titles that we think are also Notable for a variety of reasons. These stories are original, memorable, touching, well written, interesting, clever, amusing and most importantly,
Newsflash! Deadline for entries extended to April 9, 2024
2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition for writers aged 18 + Newsflash! Deadline for entries extended to April 9, 2024 For details of the competition and guidelines on how to enter please go to 2024 StoryLinks Short Story Competition for writers aged 18+.
2023 Aurealis Awards Shortlist Announcement
Aurealis Awards Shortlists BEST CHILDREN’S FICTION The lonely lighthouse of Elston-Fright, Reece Carter (Allen & Unwin) Ghost book, Remy Lai (Allen & Unwin) The letterbox tree, Rebecca Lim & Kate Gordon (Walker Books Australia) Deadlands: Hunted, Skye Melki-Wegner (Walker Books Australia) The hotel witch, Jessica Miller
Ask the Author: Annaleise Byrd talks about Losing the Plot
By Mia Macrossan Annaleise Byrd is a Brisbane writer whose debut middle grade novel, Losing the Plot, has just been published to much popular acclaim. It is a portal fantasy perfect for children who enjoy action and humour and aren't quite
Winning the StoryLinks Short Story competition by Ali Rutstein
Ali Rutstein won the 2023 Short Story Competition for adult writers 18+ with her story The Loophole. Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner,
Becoming a published author: A guest post by Annaleise Byrd
Annaleise Byrd writes funny books for kids. Her debut middle grade novel, Losing the Plot – a humorous portal fantasy set in the world of Grimms’ original fairy tales – will be published by Walker Books Australia this March. Annaleise agreed
Author Pen Pals – Connecting Australian Authors and Illustrators with Australian Schools
Local author Kate Foster shares her brilliant initiative that connects Aussie authors & illustrators with classrooms, and it is back for it’s second year! Author Pen Pals was created to support educators in encouraging the love of literacy in their students,
The Ena Noël Award Shortlist 2024
IBBY has announced the Ena Noël Award Shortlist 2024. The Ena Noël Award is the IBBY Australia Encouragement Award for a young emerging writer or illustrator. Author Shortlist: Reece Carter, A Girl Called Corpse (Allen & Unwin) reviewed in StoryLinks Meg Gatland-Veness, When Only One
Ask the Author: Barry Jonsberg
By Mia Macrossan Barry Jonsberg emigrated from the UK many years ago and now lives in Darwin where he taught English for many years. He says he fell in love with Australian YA fiction, particularly the work of Scot Gardner, Phillip
Book Links January News
Enjoy the January Book Links Newsletter filled to the brim with news, events and all matters current in the world of children's literature.
2024 Short Story Competition now open for entries
The 2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition You are invited! Writers aged 18+ are invited to enter the 2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition Entries should be a short story, maximum of 1500 words, suitable for children of any age up to 15 years old. Due
Talking Translation – interviews with translators of Australian Children’s Books
by Lara Cain Gray Talking Translation is a new series where Lara Cain Gray interviews translators of Australian children's books. She delves behind the scenes and between the lines to learn more about the complex process of translating. These interviews offer a
Seasons Greetings
StoryLinks is taking a holiday break and will be back with news, reviews and all things children's literature on January 15, 2024. The National Centre for Australian Children's Literature shared a blog, 'a special Christmas blog, our holiday bon bon to
STAND OUT Middle Grade Novels 2023
Readers aged around eight to twelve have been fortunate this year with a bumper crop of great new novels this year. Established authors have continued to delight us with stories full of memorable characters, exciting plots and meaningful and relevant
Christmas books
A selection of new and old favourites for everyone to enjoy and share at Christmas. Christmas Books
