A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale
By Reece Carter Reviewed by Mia Macrossan I nearly didn’t read this because I got turned off by the title* – I wasn’t sure I wanted to read a book…
Diary of a Rescued Wombat: The Untold Story
By Jackie French and Bruce Whatley Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the first book about Mothball, the lovable wombat who has stolen…
Kunyi
By Kunyi June Anne McInerney Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Kunyi June Anne McInerney is a Yankunytjatjara woman, born on a station near Oodnadatta in South Australia in 1950. When…
War Girls
By Tochi Onyebuchi Reviewed by Caeleigh Hancock War Girls is the third book published by Tochi Onyebuchi. It is a futurist sci-fi set in Africa, largely Nigeria, in the 2100s.…
the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Shortlist 2022
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards play an important role in supporting a national appreciation of Australian literature. The shortlisted entrants showcase thought provoking, moving and entertaining stories that will succeed…
Ask the Author: Inda Ahmad Zahri
StoryLinks interviews author and illustrator Inda Ahmad Zahri Inda was born in Malaysia, went to university in England and graduated as a doctor in medicine and surgery. She then moved…
Twice the Love
Written by Inda Ahmad Zahri Illustrated by Nabila Adani Reviewed by Mia Macrossan According to Twins Research Australia multiple birth numbers have remained relatively consistent in Australia over the last…
What About Thao?
By Oliver Phommavanh Reviewed by Melissa Salisbury What About Thao? is another funny, sweet and touching story by comedian Oliver Phommavanh, whose previous books include Thai-riffic, Con-nerd and The Other Christy. When Thao…
Willa and Woof 2: Birthday Business
By Jacqueline Harvey Reviewed by Charlotte Barkla Jacqueline Harvey is a household name in the Australian kidlit landscape. From the perpetually positive Alice-Miranda to junior spies, Kensy and Max, you’d…
Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction 2023: Entries open
Yes, it’s that time again. The judges have been appointed, the timelines are set and we are looking for the best historical novel published in 2022 to win the 2023…
Jorn’s Magnificent Imagination
By Coral Vass and Nicky Johnston Reviewed by Sarah Custance Jorn’s Magnificent Imagination is the first collaboration between author Coral Vass and author/illustrator Nicky Johnston. The picture book shows us…
The Last Firefox
By Lee Newbery Illustrations by Laura Catalan Reviewed by Sarah Custance Lee Newbery is a Welsh author, The Last Firefox is his debut novel that focuses on the importance of…
Prometheus High: The Books of the Dead
By Stuart Wilson Reviewed by Sarah Custance The Books of the Dead is the second novel in the Prometheus High series by Melbourne based author Stuart Wilson, with How to…
2022 Judges’ Comments
In The Mystery of the Lynne Grove House Dyuthi Alla has cleverly taken a real life setting, and recreated it in the historic past while also creating a credible story…
Sticking Out
Written by Terri Owbridge Illustrated by Emma Stuart Reviewed by Margarite Igras Terri, a proclaimed introvert, in her debut picture book shares her valuable life lesson, that social interaction can…
The Book of Wondrous Possibilities
By Deborah Abela Reviewed by Charlotte Barkla You know when you pick up a Deborah Abela novel, you’re in safe hands. I had the pleasure of presenting alongside Deb at the…
Killer Content
By Kiley Roache Reviewed by Caeleigh Hancock Killer Content is the latest book by young adult fiction author Kiley Roach. It’s an engaging thriller and a quick fun read for…
Where?
By Jordan Collins and Phil Lesnie Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray The first spread of this thought-provoking new release shows a child with their woollen hat pulled down over their…
You Are Loved
By Liv Downing Illustrated by Mel Matthews Reviewed by Margarite Igras The big cut out heart on the cover is a distinctive feature of this board book for the very…
The House on Pleasant Street
By Sofie Laguna & Marc McBride Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This successful multi-award winning creative team has come up with a delightful story to celebrate Halloween, one that celebrates families…
Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories
By Morris Gleitzman Reviewed by Barbara Braxton Over 30 years ago, Morris Gleitzman was so overtaken by an idea for a story that he says came from nowhere that by…
The Very Hard Book
By Idan Ben-Barak Illustrated by Philip Bunting Reviewed by Sandhya Parappukkaran The Very Hard Book is the second book collaboration by the compelling partnership of Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting.…
Meanwhile Back On Earth – Finding Our Place Through Time and Space
By Oliver Jeffers Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Oliver Jeffers is a brand unto himself these days. If you’re a fan I presume you’ll read this book, review or no review.…
Ask a Writer: Sean Williams on writing
Sean Williams is the author of over fifty novels. He has been on the New York Times Best Seller lists, won awards and is very successful all round. His latest…
My Deadly Boots
By Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler and Samantha Campbell Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray ‘Clothes maketh the man’ is an old-fashioned proverb, but a sentiment that plenty still embrace. It suggests…
The Big Book of Exhibits
Written by Marita Bullock and Joan-Maree Hargreaves Illustrated by Liz Rowland Reviewed by Margarite Igras This new work by this talented team is a beautiful and informative partner to their…
The Jammer
By Nova Weetman Illustrated by Jessica Cruickshank Reviewed by Melissa Salisbury Nova Weetman is the award-winning author of many middle grade and young adult novels. In The Jammer she delivers another…
Charlie’s Whale
By Libby Gleeson and Hannah Sommerville Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Charlie’s Whale is the latest release from multi award winning Australian author Libby Gleeson, brought to life by illustrator Hannah Sommerville with…
All Four Quarters of the Moon
By Shirley Marr Reviewed by Sarah Custance Shirley Marr is a Chinese-Australian author currently living in WA, she writes for both YA and middle-grade fiction. Her book A Glasshouse of…
Bored: Frog’s Mystery Twin
By Matt Stanton Reviewed by Sarah Custance Matt Stanton is the bestselling author behind the comedic Funny Kid series and The Odds graphic novels. Frog’s Mystery Twin is the second…