The Bear and the Little Green Thing by Diandian Say Hello? by Sung Mi Kim Book Reviews by Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog Although very different in style and tone, these two picture books share a message about relating to others. They consider unexpected, reluctant and thwarted friendships and acquaintanceships when characters are too […]
Read More Say Hello? & The Bear and the Little Green Thing“I accept being deaf. I know it’s my lot in life. It doesn’t bother me. I’d rather be deaf than perpetually ill or academically slow or … whatever. So … why the hell am I sniffing like mad, tears snaking down my cheeks?” (Future Girl) Future Girl is Asphyxia’s debut YA novel. It is an […]
Read More Future Girl by Asphyxia“We’re like one of those fairy stories Mum used to read us at bedtime, Ashleigh. A princess and her prince brother in our beautiful tower… But we know nothing about the world out there … The real world.” (Catch Me If I Fall) Some of Barry Jonsberg’s early YA novels, The Whole Business with […]
Read More Catch Me If I Fall by Barry Jonsberg“This story begins with the tree on the cover which shows futures The roots go deep down into the ground because just futures must be grounded in respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples Indigenous homelands Indigenous sovereignties“ (Living on Stolen Land) Living on Stolen Land is written by Ambelin Kwaymullina who belongs to the Palyku people […]
Read More Living on Stolen Land by Ambelin KwaymullinaPoppy Nwosu has created a memorable character, Lottie, in her new YA novel Taking Down Evelyn Tait (Wakefield Press). Lottie is very funny and always in trouble. Her friendships and relationships are painted superbly and, told with humour, help contribute to her changing insights. Thank you for speaking to PaperbarkWords, Poppy. Thank you so much […]
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