When Billy Was a Dog by Kirsty Murray, illustrated by Karen Blair

Inside the CBCA Shortlist Young children, and those sharing When Billy Was a Dog with them, will love this warm, appealing story. Written by Kirsty Murray and illustrated by Karen Blair (published by Allen & Unwin) this picture book is shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia 2020 Early Childhood category. Thank you for […]

Vikki Wakefield and This is How We Change the Ending

Inside the CBCA Short List Vikki Wakefield is one of Australia’s best contemporary YA authors. This is How We Change the Ending (Text Publishing) is her best book and my YA novel of the year. It may well be the perfect YA novel. It is highly engaging yet gives a profound insight into the character […]