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Artists and Animals: Errol Broome, from Atom to Muttley
6th Oct

Artists and Animals: Errol Broome, from Atom to Muttley

A few posts ago, I wrote that after rereading Errol Broome’s Tangles,I strongly felt that she was one of Australia’s best writers for children. read post here (I then read Gracie and the Emperor,…
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Artists and Animals: Katherine Battersby, Squish and Frankie
13th May

Artists and Animals: Katherine Battersby, Squish and Frankie

I first ‘met’ Katherine Battersby on Facebook and was intrigued by the title of the book she was working on: Squish Rabbit. When I finally met her in person I discovered that…
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Artists and Animals: Tristan Bancks and Boston
18th Apr

Artists and Animals: Tristan Bancks and Boston

Tristan Bancks is a children’s author, who tells stories on page and screen. We met   at a writers festival a few years ago, but I hadn’t had the  chance to hear…
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Artists and Animals: Ursula Dubosarsky and Guinea Pigs
10th Apr

Artists and Animals: Ursula Dubosarsky and Guinea Pigs

Meeting other authors is one of the best bonuses for going to writers festivals, and as we live in different states, I’m always particularly thrilled when I get to spend time with…
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Artists and Animals: Prue Mason and Camel Rider
23rd Mar

Artists and Animals: Prue Mason and Camel Rider

One of the best things about doing this series of interviews is finding out more about the backgrounds to friends’ books, and lives! I’ve met Prue Mason’s current dogs, but it was…
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