To celebrate the launch of Weirdo from best-selling author Anh Do we invite you to enter this fun competition. To enter simply tell us something weird about yourself or a friend of yours in 25 words or less. Email us at competitions@scholastic.com.au and you could win an awesome KLUTZ prize pack valued at $100. THANKS SCHOLASTIC! Its…
As part of studying writing at CSU a new literary journal has been born, PRISM. We would love your support to help this get off the ground as we bring you poetry, short stories and artworks quarterly from all over the globe. We are also having a special free pdf for 24 hours offer, to…
This weekend I found myself at the National Young Writers Festival which was just an eclectic array of everything you could possibly hope to get from an event with the words festival, writers, national, young in it. As I paced the room labeled ‘pop-up book shop’ my eyes were drawn instantly to the only picture…
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Tom Gates: Best book day ever (so far) by Liz Pichon is one in a series of books that explore the character Tom Gates, as he overcomes obstacles in school and at home whilst finding the best ways to have fun. The story is a great easy read for primary school kids and has a…
The Jeweller of Rassylon offers a thrilling read that keeps you on the edge of whatever you’re sitting on. Follow Dillen, Koto and Tajni on their quest to find the Blue Jade, with danger at every turn as they seek the Jeweller of Rassylon. Crippled by fate, the three friends know they will not…
I was fortunate enough to come into contact with Lynn Ward, author of ‘The Big Beet’ and ask her some questions about writing and her new book. As an author, what do you find the most enjoyable about writing a picture book? The three most important and enjoyable aspects of writing picture books are: The…
It came to my attention a few weeks ago that a friend of mine’s mother had released a children’s book and I was filled with excitement. Lynn Ward, local author and poet released her first children’s book this year ‘The Big Beet’. Illustrated by Adam Carruthers this book is a wonderful piece of Australian Children’s literature.…
‘Meet the Werewolfsons’ , the newest instalment of Knife and Packer’s hit series ‘Freak Street’, creates an exciting environment for young readers. Fun and energetic, the story is about a werewolf family and their adventures – from astronomy to beauty pageants and everything in between! With interactive illustrations on every page, Knife and Packer…
The latest instalment of Elizabetta Dami’s ‘Geronimo Stilton‘ series is an exciting and entertaining story about the timid adventurer (and mouse!) Geronimo Stilton and his adventures in Brazil. With cheesy puns and eye-catching illustrations, ‘Rumble in the Jungle‘ is an interactive story that will encapsulate children and adults alike. But don’t let all that…
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