Adam Wallace has a plethora of highly entertaining kids books to his name. If you are very lucky you can spot him at the very wonderful RedHill Market, Melbourne, Australia – be sure to head over for a chat! (Don’t forget to bring a Triple decaf soy latte with a twist of lemon!) Adam’s latest…
Columnist for The Age, and children’s author Danny Katz leaps into My Book Corner today. Could you tell us about you in 25 words or less I am a Canadian man. (how many words is that? Five? Okay, keep going Danny, you can do better). I write newspaper columns and books and stuff (good work…
My Book Corner is pretty excited to be hosting the very lovely and passionate children’s author, Tania McCartney. Tania is currently on tour with her newly released Aussie Hero book which shines an intriguing spotlight on the life of Caroline Chisholm. With Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend expertly blending fact and fiction Tania has some…
Nurturing buzzing, life long readers is a big responsibility. Some children take to it like a duck to water, others, well a little more creativity is required. Paul Jennings, as well as being a prolific childrens’ author has a strong background in teaching and speech pathology. Oh, and he also has six children of his…
A Book About Scary caught our attention immediately. A delightful romp through the alphabet focusing on all those not so little things that kids can find frightening. Danny Katz’s well known sense of humour makes light work of wonky knee caps and pesky clowns. Whilst the illustrations of Mitch Vane adds plenty of chuckles to…
L.A.’s new book is Cartboy and the Time Capsule and is published by Allen & Unwin Tell us about you in 25 words or less. My favorite sandwich is a BLT, but you have to put the mayo on when the toast is hot. I still think farts are funny. What makes you happy? Being with Australians.…
Claire Freedman is the talented writer behind the wonderful picture book series featuring those Aliens and their underpants. The aliens have been a HUGE hit on My Book Corner, so I’m not ashamed to admit (honest!) doing the ‘happy dance’ when Claire Freedman said a resounding ‘yes’ to our request for an interview. I am SO…
On the tenth and a half of August, Tasmanian writer Danielle Wood joined forces with the talented Heather Rose, and together they formed the pen name, Angelica Banks. The result? An awesome new chapter book, Finding Serendipity, published by Allen & Unwin. I just know that you are going to love Danielle’s answers as much…
Our latest author interview is with Heather Rose. She is one half of the awesome duo who penned Finding Serendipity, published by Allen & Unwin. Now, I like to think that My Book Corner’s particular questions bring out the best in people. I have to say … I REALLY enjoyed reading Heather’s answers. Keep reading…
Penny Matthews, born and raised in South Australia, is the author of many delightful children’s books. We are delighted to welcome her to My Book Corner to answer our questions. Penny Matthews is the talent behind the character of Nellie, the young Irish girl featured in the Penguin’s highly popular Our Australian Girl Series. Matthews is now…
The strong Our Australian Girl series has launched two new characters this year – the passionate Meet Lina has been penned by Sally Rippin and the exciting Meet Ruby series has been created by the delightful Penny Matthews. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’ve been writing and illustrating for as…
Since delving into Crow Country, we have been huge fans of Kate Constable. LOVED her answers for My Book Corner … and no, urm, I didn’t know that about Vegemite! Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m a Melbourne writer for children and young adults. I’ve written ten books – double figures,…
We are delighted that Shamini Flint, the author of the incredibly popular The Diary series, has popped into My Book Corner to answer our questions …. enjoy! What makes you happy? Watching my children play soccer or rugby or cricket or taekwondo. I always persuade them to take up whichever sport I feel like writing…
Catherine Jinks is an award winning Australian author with over THIRTY books to her name. Her list of awards makes for incredibly impressive reading … the Victorian Premier’s Award, the Aurealis Award for Science Fiction, the Australian Ibby Award , and the CBCA Book of the Year Award a gobsmacking THREE times! Wow! Catherine’s latest…
Bruce Whatley is an incredibly prolific Australian author and illustrator. His creations are most notable for their diversity both in tone and style. Tin Toys is now on My Book Corner’s recommended Christmas list for the second year running, and has been joined this year by his latest collaboration with Jackie French – Queen Victoria’s Christmas. Tell us about you in…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…