Written by Sara Haddad Illustrated by Baraa Awoor Reviewed by Zewlan Moor I am old Give me back the stars of childhood That I may chart the homeward quest Back with the migrant birds, Back to your awaiting nest. Mahmoud […]

Here is the most up to date news of events in the KIDLIT world: find out about the new Children’s Laureate, where and when the latest Romancing the Stars, and also important dates for your diary this year. BOOK LINKS NEWSLETTER […]

By Greg Dreise Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Greg is a descendant of the Goomelroi/Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of SW Queensland and NW New South Wales. He is the author of many stories and tales inspired by his Indigenous culture, including […]

By Sarah Mühlebach, translated by Marshall Yarbrough Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Space exploration is always a popular topic with young children and here is a compact overview from the first satelites to space travel today. Mühlebach, a Swiss writer and […]

By Marjorie Crosby-Fairall Reviewed by Margarite Igras Marjorie was very young when she decided to become an illustrator. Today, after gaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustrations, she is an internationally published illustrator of over twenty children’s books. She […]

By Maggie Hutchings & Sarah Zweck Reviewed by Margarite Igras Maggie Hutchins is known for her humorous and engaging storytelling, with titles such as Unicorn, her debut work, Your Birthday was the Best and Be True to You (CBCA Honour […]

By Kate and Jol Temple Reviewed by Claire Monsour Kate and Jol Temple are experts on the wacky, funny, and heart-felt, and their latest collaboration is no exception. The world’s richest man, Mangus McAloon, just exploded into a million pieces […]

By Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Margarite Igras Jess Racklyeft is a prolific award-winning Australian author and illustrator, with over 40 picture books and board books under her wing. She won the 2022 CBCA Children’s Book of the Year for her […]

By Vanessa Len Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey What if monsters are real – but they’re nothing like you expect? In Once A Villain, Joan faces the truth of everything monsters are willing to do, and desperately hopes they are capable […]

Jenny Ruge talks to author DJ Taylor about her debut novel, Anna’s War. Thank you for taking the time to speak with StoryLinks, Di.  Anna’s War is your first novel. How would you describe the experience of being a debut […]

By Claire Monsour As parents, carers, and educators, our primary role is to protect the children in our care – so it’s only natural to be concerned or resistant when children show an interest in the scary, the gory, and […]

By Lauren Spencer Kirsten Ealand is a children’s book author from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Working part-time as a library assistant, Kirsten shares her love for books and reading with her community. It’s clear from her two […]