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

We might be staying at home this month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t engage with some fantastic literary discussions! Pull out your laptop and support writers with some of these great virtual events. This list is updated periodically so you can keep up to date with what’s happening in our (digital) literary communities.

Writing NSW member Michelle Wanasundera reviews this picture book from renowned author Sally Morgan and illustrator Amber Kwaymullina.

There’s plenty happening around the state this March.

So you better get pencilling!

“Gifford’s lively grey illustrations are contrasted with gorgeous, royal pink and purple child-like scribbles. The ever-changing expressions of the characters will give many a gasp and giggle…” – Michelle Wanasundera reviews The Second Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton and Lucinda Gifford.

‘Attend as many literary events that focus on your genre as you possibly can. Read, read, read. And if you’re serious, dedicate yourself to your writing like you would to running any other type of business.’

‘The best picture books often have a beautiful seamlessness between the text and the illustrations, so that a reader can barely distinguish how the story finally comes to them.’