For Parents and caregivers.

Children’s Books Daily

A space for those who value children’s and YA literature and reading with children.

Podcasts and audible books

Podcasts and audible books supplied by Karen Hollands.

Other Resources

Qld Premier’s Reading Challenge  Registrations normally open in April.

CBCA Qld Readers Cup – teams of 4 or 5 children read a set of 5 books in Term 2 and compete in a regional competition. Winning teams go to the state finals in Brisbane in September.

Kids Lit Quiz – Teams of 4 compete in state heats, then compete in national finals and then world finals. Questions are not on set books but general knowledge of a range of literature including contemporary and classics.

Book Links has compiled information to help you plan author visits both in person or online.

From our Publishers

Walker Books Australia Activity Hub – activities, teacher notes, videos and more from Walker Books Australia and our authors!

Walker Books Storytime Kits in pdf format can be found on this page. e.g. Florence and Fox by Zanni Louise and Anna Pignataro