What makes a Reviewer? Alison McCaffrey talks books and reviews
By Mia Macrossan I have been writing for many, many years. Recently I returned to my longtime passion, finding my voice and comfort zone among the words of Young Adult stories, and I am constantly learning and evolving. What are writers
StoryLinks reviews the 2026 CBCA Older Reader Shortlist
By Alison McCaffrey who has reviewed all six titles in the Older Reader category of the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year. The pinnacle for many Australian children’s authors is to be awarded one of the lauded prizes reserved for works
Golden*
*A StoryLinks starred review indicating a book of exceptional literary merit. By Jade Timms Text Publishing 2025 Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Every now and then, I finish the last page of a book and I’m compelled to immediately start again. Golden was one of
