By Sharon Dalgleish & Amandine Thomas Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Sharon is the author of over 50 published fiction and nonfiction books for children, as well as numerous textbooks and resource books for primary/elementary school teachers. Melbourne- based Amandine is […]

By Kiera Azar Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Thorn Season, the debut novel from British author Kiera Azar, left me with an emptiness that can only be filled with the next book in the series (release date TBC for Australia). Alissa […]

By Gracie Page Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Following on from her debut The Wildest Dreams Bookshop, British author Gracie Page returns to the quirky bookshop in Fox Bay for another romantic misadventure. Ivy spent her entire life dreaming of the […]

Written by Tina Strachan Illustrated by Max Hamilton Reviewed by Lauren Spencer Tina Strachan is an Australian author who lives on the Gold Coast. After spending twenty years working and researching within the veterinary, zoo and wildlife conservation and research […]

By Jacinta Froud &  Matt Shanks Reviewed by Meg Rowe ‘It’s not long after lunch, I’m alone in my room when all of a sudden I hear a big … BOOM!’ Help! There’s a tired toddler on the loose! Will big […]

Written and illustrated by Harry Woodgate Reviewed by Margarite Igras Harry Woodgate (they/them) is an award-winning LGBTQ+ author and illustrator, whose debut picture book Grandad’s Camper followed by Grandad’s Pride, broaches the subject of diverse relationships for the younger readers. […]

By Caroline L Perry & Sydney Hanson Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Quokkas are known to be ‘the happiest animal on earth’, because of their perennially happy face. No matter what the inner turmoil, on the surface the quokka looks pleased […]

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 […]

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 […]