This post is by Cathie Tasker, fiction editor and expert in children’s and picture books. The Hungry Caterpillar. Hairy Maclary. The Gruffalo. All popular picture books. Not only do they mesmerise generations of young readers, they also inspire many adults to pen their own picture book. But it’s important to
It’s finally time to announce who has won our incredible 10th birthday giveaway of 23 books written by our amazing Australian Writers’ Centre presenters. The books cover the gamut of genres from children’s adventures and holiday romances to historical novels, travel memoirs, fantasy trilogies, crime, thrillers, and more! We were
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