A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson

A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson is shortlisted for the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers. Congratulations on A Wreck of Seabirds  being shortlisted by the CBCA, Karleah. It’s the best YA novel I’ve read in ages. And thank you for speaking to Joy in Books at Paperbark Words blog. Author Interview: […]

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Gymnastica Fantastica! by Briony Stewart 

Gymnastica Fantastica! by Briony Stewart  (Lothian Children’s Books, Hachette Australia) Gymnastica Fantastica! by Briony Stewart is the popular WINNER of the CBCA 2024 Book of the Year: Early Childhood category. “See, I’m okay! It’s my own special way,  That’s how I do it – I do it all day!” (Gymnastica Fantastica!)  Author/Illustrator Interview: Briony Stewart Congratulations on Gymnastica Fantastica! being […]

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Grace Notes by Karen Comer

Grace Notes by Karen Comer (Lothian Children’s Books, Hachette Australia) Grace Notes by Karen Comer is the outstanding WINNER of the CBCA 2024 Book of the Year: Older Readers category. “This song has a grace note, a tiny note that’s there for embellishment but can easily be ignored, not played. Tonight, I add it in […]

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Timeless by Kelly Canby

Timeless by Kelly Canby (Fremantle Press) Inside the CBCA Shortlist Inside the 2024 CBCA Shortlist Inside the 2024 Notable Books Timeless is the WINNER of the CBCA 2024 Picture Book of the Year category. “ ‘If only we had more hours in the day,’ Emit (whose parents turned back time to name him) was told […]

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The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, ill. Natalie Herington

The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, ill. Natalie Herington Guest author post for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog with Kelly Louise Jarris A mysterious box arrives from the postman the day before Charlie’s birthday. He can only imagine what’s inside! Thank you for speaking with PaperbarkWords blog, Kelly. What is the essence […]

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