‘When I’m drawn to historical fiction, I think it’s because of the empathic connections it enables between our contemporary lives and those of people in the past.’ - Meg McKinlay Meg McKinlay is a much awarded writer and poet of picture

‘Historical fiction can also be the telling of a true story—based on real events—that is lifted it out of its time to reset the story as a universal tale. Born in history, immortalised in story.’ Maree Coote Maree Coote is a

‘Historical fiction is not only a portal to another time but a tangible way to try to experience the real-life emotions and human stories of those who have come before us.’ - Felice Arena Felice Arena is an actor, speaker, TV

"The best, the strangest, the most riveting, heart-breaking, laugh-out-loud stories aren’t fiction. They’re real." Pamela Rushby In the lead up to the annoucement of the Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction, StoryLinks is interviewing all the shortlisted authors. Pam Rushby is

"A well-written historical novel brings history alive and inspires young readers to ponder big issues – peace, justice, kindness and tolerance, to name just a few." Katrina Nannestad In the lead up to the annoucement of the Book Links Award for

In the lead up to the annoucement of the Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction, StoryLinks is interviewing all the shortlisted authors. "I let the facts sit on my shoulder as I insert my fictional characters. The facts give me