A review by Emma Streeton Everyone thinks Martin is the tidiest boy in town. They have no idea that he is also Fartboy, the STINKIEST …
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“I am a HEROINE addict”: Kathy Lette
In this podcast Nalini Haynes talks to an author whose writing has been turned into movies, a TV series and an opera. During her career, she’s …
Blue “sparrow” for Zana Fraillon
If you’ve never heard about Zana Fraillon, you clearly haven’t been visiting Dark Matter Zine enough. I’ve read and reviewed all Zana’s books over the …
I’m Ready Puffin Picture Book Series Illustrated by Jedda Robaard
Review by Annabelle Lee The I’m Ready series by Puffin Books, illustrated by Jedda Robaard contains four titles, I’m Ready for Christmas, I’m Ready for …
HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette
A review by Nalini Haynes HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy opens at Ruby Ryan’s 50th birthday when she drops truth-bombs until she bombs herself into social …
Koala saves trees: thanks to Sophie Cunningham
‘Tree Therapist’ Sophie Cunningham started the Authors For Wildlife fundraiser, a spin-off of the Authors for Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was …
Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning
A review by Emma Streeton The Lost Jewels is a riveting historical fiction inspired by the true story of ‘The Cheapside Hoard’. The ‘hoard’ was …
Providence by Max Barry
A review by Nalini Haynes The Providence is a battleship designed to wage war against an aggressive alien foe, staffed by only 4 people. The …
“Focus on butterflies”: a Queer-focused podcast featuring Will Kostakis and Alison Evans
Today’s podcast features #LoveOzYA queer authors and butterflies Will Kostakis and Alison Evans. Nalini Haynes talks with Will and Alison about their books and queer …
A monster of a job earns a monster thank you to Cass Moriarty
Cass Moriarty contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman organised this mammoth undertaking. They raised $513,149 to …
An experimental card for Kelly Morton
Kelly Morton contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Parlour Games For Modern Families by Myfanwy Jones and Spiri Tsintziras
A review by Emma Streeton Reviving the tradition of indoor family games, this book guide brings mental stimulation, silliness, and laughter back into the house. …
Crab with a city problem: Thanks to Margaret Cook
Margaret Cook contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Trespassers by Meg Mundell
A review by Nalini Haynes The Trespassers opens with everyone wearing breathing masks while boarding a ship. Everyone is terrified of disease. (UQP published this …
Anna Whateley: such a normal selfie (card)
Anna Whateley contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …