My Mum is a Bird
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On today’s show, we chat with a first-time author and her experienced illustrator about the behind-the-scenes process of a brand-new picture book and its inspiring message. You’re going to love this dynamic duo and their journey together. It’s a fun and inspiring story that’s sure to resonate and produce a smile or two. Plus, Liv reviews a fun and adventurous junior fiction book. Today’s special guests are an author and illustrator combo. Our author was born in Harbin China and moved to Australia at 18 to pursue a Commerce Degree in Accounting. But fate had other plans....
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Luna's World. The Process of a Series in the Making
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Luna's World. The Process of a Series in the Making On today’s show, Liv and I chat to a teacher librarian who has helped transform school libraries into a hub of energy and fun and has signed a 4-book series with one of our favourite publishers. We go behind the scenes to look at the process of a book series in the making. Plus, Liv reviews a magical middle grade book that’s in stores now. Today’s special guest is a teacher librarian and a big supporter of getting quality books in the hands of kids. We first met her by her social media handle, ‘Hayley in the...
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Want the world to hear your stories?
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Want the world to hear your stories? Then turn your story into an audio book On today’s show, we chat to an audio narrator, creator and producer of the most amazing audio books for kids. And, we discuss how you can have your work in audio for the world to hear. Today’s special guest has produced audiobooks by some of Australia's best-known authors, including Kate Constable, Hazel Edwards, and Susanne Gervay. She has worked on production contracts for well-known international publishers and with small-house publishers alike and has narrated for Bolinda...
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Kidlit Community, Book Deals, and Frogs
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On today’s show, we chat to someone who went from winning a competition to being recognised as a CBCA Notable and from there went on to publish another book, and that book won a CBCA Notable. And, now she has a 4-book series. We find out how she’s achieved all this, how she goes about her writing, her love of frogs, and her process of being a children’s book author on the rise. Today’s special guest won Just Write for Kids Pitch It! Competition in 2020, and was the recipient of an ASA Award Mentorship in 2022. From there she went on to be the author of CBCA Notable...
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How to Write Rhyme and Acquire 20 Book Contracts
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How to write Rhyme and acquire 20 Book contracts On today’s show, we chat to one of Australia’s up and coming picture book stars. In the last 6-years he has signed 20 book contracts and has 15 books already in bookstores, schools, kindas, and libraries all around the country. He has books with various publishers from Larrikin house to Scholastic and more. In today’s episode we look at his journey, share his techniques and see if any can work for you. Plus, Liv reviews the latest and hilarious Nanny Piggins book. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be massive! Today’s...
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Making reading fun for kids
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Making Reading Fun for Kids With one of Australia's finest comedy writers, David Lawrence. On today’s show, we chat to one of Australia’s funniest comedy writers, for both television and books, all about his processes, and his family life, in particular life with his beautiful mum Val. And, what started out as a fun way to promote his books that has gone on to entertaining us all on social media. This is going to be a fun and informative episode for anyone writing children’s literature.
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Don't Fall for the Trick
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Don’ t Fall for the Trick A guide to smashing gender stereotypes On today’s show, we uncover the trick that has foiled humans for generations. And, ensure that we’re never tricked again. In one of the most important pieces of literature on our shelves this year. Plus, Liv reviews a hilarious graphic novel you just have to get your hands on. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be huge! Today’s special guests are the author and illustrator combo of Don’t Fall for the Trick. The author has always wanted to write picture books to help children feel comfortable in...
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The Little Love List
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On today’s show, we chat to a publishing expert who has represented Australia at an amazing overseas book Festival. You’ve got to hear of this amazing adventure! So incredible!! She shares some amazing publishing and writing insight along with a brand-new book. And, Liv’s back with an awesome picture book review! Today’s guest is a writer, editor, and a strategic communications consultant. Her debut children’s picture book You’ve got yogurt in your nostrils was a joyous celebration of the glorious mess babies create when they learn to eat. Her latest book is a...
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The Young Australians Best Book Awards 2025
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On today’s show, we’re Yabba Dabba Dooin’ all over the place. We chat to the Yabba president all about The Young Australians Best Book Awards. The YABBAs!! Along with the Crocs of the Northern Territory and Koalas of NSW, these are Australia’s only Children’s Book Awards chosen soley by the children. We chat about why this is important to you as a creator, and vital to promoting our industry as a whole. All on today’s show, it’s gunna be huge!! Today’s special guest is a real-life teacher librarian, a lover of kids books, and a massive advocate for children’s...
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The Future of Storytelling
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The future of Storytelling Finding the right life balance, the future of AI Bots, and Brock the Croc is back with another snappy adventure. On today’s show, we chat to a legend Australian Children’s author all about why we write, what we write and how we write for kids. We chat about finding the right life balance, the future of AI bots and their impact on creators, and an exciting new book hitting your shelves real soon. Today’s special guest Adrian Beck is an Australian children's author renowned for his humorous and action-packed stories. His popular works include the...
info_outlineOn today’s show, we chat to an Aussie author about different ways to write, places to write, various opportunities, magazines, and of course, picture books. Plus, Liv reviews an amazing picture book perfect for kids everywhere.
Today’s special guest has been a Deputy Editor of a magazine, a copywriter, a travel columnist for an in-flight magazine, a podcast host, and a picture book author.
Her book Walking Your Human was read by Sarah Ferguson on Fergie and Friends, was released in the USA, UK, and translated into Korean. And, she’s popped in today to chat about her latest book, all about an octopus and a duck.
To tell us all about it, along with her working process and a writing tip or two along the way, please welcome the wonderful, Liz Ledden.