Writers And Their Notebooks: Meg McKinlay (Part 2)
In last week’s blog post I shared the first part of my interview with Australian children’s author Meg McKinlay. Meg gave us plenty of fascinating tidbits of information on how …
Mentor Text Review- Mrs White and the Red Desert
Author: Josie Boyle Illustrator: Maggie Prewett Publisher: Magabala Books Mrs White and the Red Desert by Josie Boyle and Maggie Prewett tells the story of a family who lives in …
Writers and Their Notebooks: meg McKinlay
Meg McKinlay is, admittedly, one of my favourite Australian children’s authors. She’s written numerous award-winning picture books, including Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros, Ten Tiny Things and The Penguins are …
Interview with author Carole Wilkinson
I love getting the opportunity to speak with published authors about their writing processes. Every single insight they give us is a form of professional development that can build our …
Interview with author Kaye Baillie
I was recently fortunate enough to interview Kaye Baillie, the author of one of the most heart-warming books ever, Boo Loves Books (where two of my loves- books and cute …
Mentor Texts: The What, Why and Where
We’ve just moved houses and, after living in a rental house with a complete mishmash of furniture (like uni students who haven’t really even grown up), my husband and I …
Interview With Author/Illustrator Sami Bayly
I recently had the opportunity interview talented Australian author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Sami’s first book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals, won the Children’s Indie Book of the Year …
Who is the Oz Lit Teacher? (Part 1)
I grew up in Bendigo with 3 brothers, 2 sisters and numerous pets. Having three older brothers, I started going in to school as soon as I was born. Mum …
Is non-fiction dead? Insights from a Book Week Judge
Not That I’ve finished my stint as a CBCA Book Week Judge for the Eve Pownall Information Book Category, it’s finally safe to reveal a dirty secret I’ve held for …
2 quick tips for effective data use
Considering report writing season is upon us, I thought I’d share 2 quick data use tips that are relevant for this time of the year. Even if you’re not enjoying …