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Ben Spies

Eleven years old. Published author. Best author name ever. Ben Spies is going places for sure. Ben is like any other boy. He loves...

Author Talk - With Maureen Eppen

Tell us about yourself: Family, friends, reading and writing are what I love most in life. I am the wife of a builder and golf tragic,...

Son of The Sixth

"In a land where a sixth child carries penalty of death, a young woman, alongside two brothers, set out to escape the tyranny of those in...

Jenna's Truth

Jenna's Truth is a "raw, real, and heart-wrenching" YA novella by Nadia L King. King writes honest, contemporary fiction that aims to...

Author Talk - With Teena Raffa-Mulligan

Tell us a little about yourself: I'm a West Australian author, editor, guest speaker and workshop presenter with a lifelong passion for...

Fergus The Farting Dragon

Fergus The Farting Dragon is a giggle-icious story that celebrates difference, written by Monique Mulligan and Illustrated by Veronica...

Interview With An Illustrator - Veronica Rooke

Veronica has been called a wacky artist. And she’s happy with that. Based in Perth, she has drawn everything from loving families to...

5 Great Kids Books Featuring Te Reo Maori

To celebrate Maori Language Week, we thought we would introduce some fun and engaging Te Reo learning resource gems that you may not have...

Aśka

Aśka is an "illustrator, scientist, and adventurer," living and creating in Perth, Western Australia. "I am curious about the wonderfully...

Argyle

Argyle is a vampire action-fantasy novel by Western Australia author Martin J King. The world thought it had eradicated the vampire race...

Beverley Edge

Beverley Edge is an experienced illustrator who creates many charming characters, predominantly for children’s books and greeting cards....

Nix Whittaker

Nix Whittaker is an author of YA science fiction and steampunk fantasy novels. The term ‘page turner’ is thrown around a lot these...

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob

The Cosmic Adventures of Alice & Bob is a super fun science communication project aiming to provide a free and exciting resource for...

I Am An Artist: Advice, motivation and actions to help you on your artist's journey.

Are you a creative soul who is trying to find your artistic feet, or warring with your self confidence as a creator? This beautiful...

Jack Feels Big!

Jack Feels Big is a brilliant collection of short illustrated stories that help kids learn how to express their emotions. “Having the...