5 Writers 5 Minutes

5 Writers 5 Minutes Guest author post by Lian Tanner on behalf of the Ubers, the Uber-Talented Crit Group for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog Lian Tanner writes Two years ago, in the middle of the Covid lockdowns, I received an intriguing email from author Deborah Abela. ‘I’ve wanted to be in a critique […]

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Scary Bird & Grump!

Picture Book Highlights from Scholastic Scary Bird by Michel Streich Grump! by Jonathan Bentley Two picture books recently published by Scholastic Australia offer important messages in compelling ways. They both use animal characters and telling humour. With verve and insight, both books share scenarios children that will no doubt encounter. Scary Bird by Michel Streich […]

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