My Tiny Universe by Maryam Master (Pan Australia) Maryam Master’s My Tiny Universe: Book review by Joy Lawn Maryam Master is an expert in channelling memorable characters who appeal to children. Her profound yet lively stories are heightened with important issues; she traverses themes of loss and mortality, identity and self-acceptance. All her novels brim […]
Read More My Tiny Universe by Maryam MasterBethany Loveridge: On storytelling Bethany Loveridge is a significant new Australian talent. Bethany’s books brim with interesting characters and stories. Her books resonate with young readers due to their authenticity and integrity: they meet children where they’re at – and might like to go. Guest author post by Bethany Loveridge about storytelling for Joy in […]
Read More Bethany Loveridge: On storytellingGet Lost, Zoomer! written by Katina Nadebaum, illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt (Little Steps Publishing) Guest author post by Katina Nadebaum about Get Lost, Zoomer! (a picture book for 3-6 year olds) for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog When Being Different Becomes a Strength There is something extraordinary about the way stories help children understand […]
Read More Get Lost, Zoomer! written by Katina Nadebaum, illustrated by Aleksandra SzmidtA Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse by Rebecca Green (UWAP) A Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse is the inaugural winner of the Spiers Prize middle-grade category. It is an exciting and thoughtful novel. Author Interview with Rebecca Green Thank you for speaking about your imaginative and heartwarming debut novel A […]
Read More A Girl, a Boy, a Horse and a Zorse by Rebecca GreenThe Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee (Allen & Unwin) Guest author post by Karen Foxlee about The Witches of Winderry Spires for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog I love how stories ideas come from so many different places. Some of my novels start with just the scrap of a character’s voice or […]
Read More The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen FoxleeHometown written & illustrated by Shaun Tan: interview and review (Allen & Unwin) “Feel with your head and think with your heart” (Hometown) Hometown is Shaun Tan’s exemplary new picture book/graphic novel. Interview with Shaun Tan, creator of Hometown Thank you for speaking with Paperbark Words, Shaun. Thanks! Grateful for the opportunity. How is Hometown […]
Read More Hometown by Shaun Tan‘Crime, romance, fantasy and coming of age: the epic adventure of writing across middle-grade genres’ By A. L. Tait Guest author post by the amazing Allison Tait about writing across middle-grade genres for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog When I visit schools for author talks, I always tell students that the number one question […]
Read More A.L. Tait: the epic adventure of writing across middle-grade genresHow to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald Published by UQP Guest author post by Carla Fitzgerald about How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog Students would often give me ideas for my next ‘survive grade five’ book during school […]
Read More How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five by Carla FitzgeraldHari’s Bones written by Danny Parker, illustrated by Rache Antonio, music by Matt Ottley (One Tentacle Publishing) ‘Hari wouldn’t climb a tree, wasn’t tempted by trampolines, bicycles, skateboard or scooters. And she was happy, Hari and her bones.” (Hari’s Bones) Interview with Rache Antonio, illustrator of Hari’s Bones & Matt Ottley, composer of Hari’s Bones Thank […]
Read More Hari’s Bones by Danny Parker, illustrated by Rache Antonio, music by Matt OttleyHigh Land by Sarah Hawthorn (Transit Lounge) Guest author post by Sarah Hawthorn about High Land for PaperbarkWords blog High Land: the story behind the story During Covid my daughter Tessa – then single – spent weeks in lonely lockdown at her home in Melbourne, whilst I was tucked away in country NSW. We’d chat […]
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