A review by Nalini Haynes Lord High Fire has fallen from the pinnacle of the foodchain to become a loner hanging out with alligators in …
Favel Parrett: Past the Shallows
Favel Parrett contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Nelson: Pumpkins and Aliens by Andrew Levins
A review by Emma Streeton Introducing Nelson Meet Nelson . . . he’s an ordinary kid. Everyone thinks he’s shy but, really, he’s just bored. …
Pasta Rasta: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Pasta Rasta I have no idea what is going on here or why this person is called a ‘pasta rasta’ but I guess the hair …
“We are a great group of salty women”: International Women’s Day panel includes Jennifer Iacopelli, Tabitha Bird and Hannah Capin
This is Dark Matter Zine‘s Best Panel Ever: an International Women’s Day 2020 podcast, featuring three books by women about girls and women who, if …
Simon Cleary confronted with a four-legged war artist: “Who’s (not) a good boy then?”
Simon Cleary contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Party stegosaurus: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Party stegosaurus This ‘party stegosaurus’ or partysaurus, a Jurassic Park refugee, has been partying with the best of them. He looks stoned. I’m betting he’s …
Derek Dool Supercool: Bust A Move
A review by Emma Streeton Think of the COOLEST, FUNNIEST, most HANDSOME kid in school, times it by a gazillion and you get DEREK DILBERT …
Break the Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli
A review by Nalini Haynes Audrey Lee, Rey to her friends, is a gymnast. She’s vying for a position on the USA 2020 Olympics team. …
Kelly Van Nelson lives in Graffiti Lane ;-)
Kelly Van Nelson contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They …
Bass Rock by Evie Wyld
A review by Emma Streeton The Bass Rock opens in 1720s Scotland when a priest and his son lose themselves in a forest while transporting …
Para-c-t-mol: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Para-c-t-mol Apparently Para-c-t-mol is gentle to the stomach but bad to the bone. Or at least that’s what the label says. I suspect Ian Gunn …
Taking the Lead: How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World by David Hill, Illustrated by Phoebe Morris
A review by Annabelle Lee Taking the Lead (due for release on March 3rd 2020) is the latest in the series by New Zealand writing …
Carly Findlay: a thank you party! early January 2020
Carly Findlay contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Mirror Mirror: A Disney Twisted Tale
A review by Emma Streeton The Story Mirror, Mirror: What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Following her beloved mother’s death, the kingdom falls …