We asked award-winning author Aleesah Darlison one tough question… and she rose to the challenge with a stellar list of children’s books.

One afternoon session of The Kids & YA Festival saw four YA authors come together to discuss their passion for young adult literature, the experiences that have enriched their story telling, and their contributions to the YA community. The panellists came from a variety of backgrounds. Both Steph Bowe and Will Kostakis began their writing […]

First Friday Club is our members-only monthly conversation and morning tea with an expert industry professional. May’s meeting featured Membership & Administration Officer Sherry Landow in conversation with Amelia Lush, manager of Better Read Than Dead in Newtown, Sydney, and specialist children’s bookseller/buyer for Better Read Kids. Amelia has worked in independent bookstores in Sydney […]

  As a newbie writer 10 years ago, I felt as if I was standing at the bottom of a mountain of information that I had to scale and all I knew was that it was a long way up and I had a crick in my neck. I knew nothing about contracts, writing opportunities, […]