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Reading with a chance of tacos — 285 episodes
Dear Humans. Anna McGregor
Andrea Rowe Library Ambassador
A Final Catch up for 2025
Oceanforged
How to be an Author of a Graphic Novel
Minimal words. Maximum impact.
Brains That Buzz: Publishing, Picture Books & Neurodiversity
My Name is Jemima
The Power of Picture Books and Finding the Funny
Poppy's Monster
Is this a new publishing trend?
Storytelling with Authenticity
Me and You and LIv and AB
I Can Do That! I Can Write a Book!
What Makes a Good Illustrator?
An Interview with Chat GPT
Our Beautiful World
How to create, publish, and market stories in the modern world
Dreaming up Stories
Challenging traditional publishing norms
My Mum is a Bird
Luna's World. The Process of a Series in the Making
Want the world to hear your stories?
Kidlit Community, Book Deals, and Frogs
How to Write Rhyme and Acquire 20 Book Contracts
Making reading fun for kids
Don't Fall for the Trick
The Little Love List
The Young Australians Best Book Awards 2025
The Future of Storytelling
The Best Self-Publishing Advice for Picture Books
An Amazing Author Journey of Persistence
Kev Trev Kylie and Ken
Book Reviews with Liv
Writing Great Characters for Books, TV, and Life
An Illustrator for the World Market
Thinking outside the Box
Make a commitment to getting published with Mo Davey
Hi From Outer Space
The Importance of a writers group
A chat with Mr Luke - promoting on social media
The Kindness Project
A Chat with Andrea, Hayley, and David
The Magical World of Numbers and Shapes
What does a Publicist do?
A catch up with Adrian, Sarah, and Rory
On Writing with Lian Tanner
Bring on the Poets
An author. A Duck. And an Octopus
To and Fro. On writing a book from your own experiences.
Creativity and a Giraffe named Jeff
This is my Happy Place
Saturday is Pancake Day
Gathering a Body of Work – what to do while you're waiting to be published.
Where is Cheeky Monster?
A Chat with Nat
The author who persisted
The Beehive with Megan Daley
How to be creative and stand out from the crowd
How to be a ground-breaking, top-selling author
Finding your Creative Path
Our Australian Heart
Wear a Purple Poppy to Remember War Animals
Publishing Picture Books with Mary Anastasiou
Writing Decodable Books for Early Readers
So Many Self Publishing Tips
Neurodiversity in Books
The journey of a picture book – from a manuscript to a bookstore
Writing Magic for Kids with Sarah Armstrong
Illustrating picture books with Briony Stewart
Susanne Gervay Interview
What to expect when writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a picture book
How a children's book legend self-published
The Taco Awards 2023
Helping Children Process Grief
Kimmy the queen of the dingoes
Let's Go Shopping, Grandma
Bertie and the Ginger Cat
Helping kids to enjoy Dreamtime Stories
You've got yogurt in your nostrils
Early Childhood Book of the Year winner
This Book is a Time Machine
The Emu Wars with J A Bryden
The Christmas Train with Mike Lucas
The Process of Writing a Novel with Jack Heath
A Footy Tail with Alex Johnston
Aggie Flea is not a liar with Tania Ingram
A Story of Courage and Resilience with Rebecca LIm
Raine in the Underlands with Emma Greville
How to Find the Inspiration to write for Kids
How to Write Middle Grade Like a Pro!
Tips on promoting yourself and your books
The Lucky Shack with Apsara Baldovino
Jawsome with RJ Timmis
Love Me Love My ADHD
I am Lupe with Sela Ahosivi Atiola
Ruby and the Pen with David Lawrence
How to write with a partner
Storm with Jane Bunn
Hello Twigs with Andrew and Ben
Time-travel with Nean McKenzie
Being Jimmy Baxter with Fiona Lloyd
Monster Island with George Ivanoff
Andrew Daddo and Poo Face
Football Fever with Kristin Darell
Mr Impoppable with Trent and Brent
My Giant Sea Shell
Wylah The Koorie Warrior with Jordan and Richard
A Little Sprinkle of Courage with Jackie Case
Neil the Amazing Sea Cucumber with Amelia McInerney
A Friend for George with Gabriel Evans
Embracing Your Cultural Identity
Neurodiversity in Kids Books
When I'm Big with Karen Blair
Poppy, the Queen, the Seat and the Taco
Huda was Here
Build a career as an illustrator with Deb Hudson
Tips on writing a graphic novel
The Bendigo Writers Festival
3 authors who made it happen, and you can too!
Grace and Mr Milligan
Why we should write more diverse books
Lian Tanner and Spellhound
Author and Illustrator share their journey
The Garden at the end of the world
How to be a children's author when things just aren't happening
Jo Panckridge CBCA President
How to go from Self-published to Traditional
Gavin Aung Than interview
An introduction to Bonus Episodes
The Challenge and Reward of self-publishing
Ky Garvey Easy Peasy
Ratbags and Tim Harris
Hello Emma Memma
Rebecca Fraser Sea Glass
Secret Agent Mole James Foley
The Nerd Herd 5
Sue Whiting On Writing
Zooniverse
A Taco Writers Group
Bottoms Up. Creating story ideas and writing them
Finding your Story Spark
The Process of Writing Amazing Books for Kids
A Teacher's Promise
What is Reading with a chance of Tacos?
A Best of Tacos for 2022
A Very Rory Christmas
How to pitch to a publisher
How to be an illustrator of picture books
The Process of Self-publishing Picture Books
Jacqueline Harvey Interview
You are Loved!
How to create art and make a living
Dangerous Business of Writing Books
It's Time For a Revolution!
Worst Week Ever Wednesday
Jane Godwin Interview
Writing about Diversity, Inclusion and Acceptance
The Naked Sheep
Andrea Rowe Interview
Furball. Sid Furball
Violin and Cello
It's not too late to find your passion
What is Writing?
More Self Publishing Tips
voice is everything and how to find yours
How to self publish a children's book
We are all made of Stories
An Author's Journey - turning negatives into positives
Tune in please, it's Zanni Louise
Storytelling – many ways to tell a story
Words have power
A process for writing great kids books
Process of Writing - research, language, accents, dialogue
Crossbones – an author and Illustrator collaboration
Dani Vee Interview
How to Build a Community through Social Media
Editor Assessments with Crystal Corocher
But Why?
Want to be published? Make a commitment!
Must have news for all authors and illustrators
Writing for TV and Award-winning Kids Books
Writing makes me happy
Why do you write books for kids?
Getting a picture book published
Adventure and finding interesting subjects
Tips on getting published
Teaching and Communicating Language
Exploring Your Creative Journey
Journey of the Rat-catcher's Apprentice
Worst Week Ever! Tuesday
Author and Illustrator Collaborations
Developing a series with Matt Stanton
Adrian Beck and James Hart
What Books Are Kids Reading?
Turning your book into a stage show
What makes a good pitch and why everyone should write one
Picture books - process of getting published
How important is creating a positive reading culture in our kids?
Rebecca Cobb Interview
James Foley - what you need to create books for kids
Collaborative Storytelling to inspire communities
Penelope Pratley Interview
Achieve your dream of becoming a published novelist
How to write non-fiction for kids
Top Tips on illustrating picture books
Writing and illustrating junior fiction
Jingle Belly
Empowering kids to care for the environment
Empowering kids to care for the environment
How to write what you're passionate about
Make your picture book shine
Learning to write picture books
Positive Role Models and Conquering Self Doubt
Finding a winning idea for a picture book
Anzac Girl - interview with Kate Simpson
The Craft of Illustrating Picture Books
Writing great characters and staying focussed
How to get your book into bookshops
Heidi McKinnon Interview
Michelle Worthington Interview
Andy Griffiths 143 Storey Treehouse Interview
Interview with Rory H Mather
The Worst Week Ever! Monday
Super Awesome Storytime Interview
Lucinda Gifford Interview
Rebel Challenger Interview
Jason Pamment Interview
Heather Fawcett Interview
Lesley Gibbes Interview
Writing from the heart
It's Not You, It's Me
Books in Lockdown
Importance of Process over success
Interview with Rory Mather
Interview with Sally Rippin
Interview with Jeanne Willis
Interview with Maryam Master
Interview with Victoria Mackinlay
Interview with Haylee Hackenberg
Interview with Stig Wemyss
How to put a message in your story
Interview with Rebecca Timmis
Kidlit Q and A Extravaganza
Interview with Remy Lai
Most useful writing advice - episode 2
Most useful writing advice you should know and use
Illustrating kids books, cartoons and Star Wars
How to get the most out of the CYA Conference
Andy Griffiths interview
Writing Comedy for Kids
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Creating a picture book - the idea, the craft, the luck, the love
Making the books kids want to read
Interview with Mary Anastasiou
Liz Ledden interview
Writing mysteries with Renee Treml
Interview with Emily Rodda
How to write popular fiction
Getting the scoop on a good story
Magic Mistakes: Interview with Belinda Blecher
How to build a writing career that's actually achievable
Tips on making picture books work
Whose story is it? Authors or Illustrators?
Brenda Gurr – benefits of writing Educational Non-Fiction
What it takes to be a pro writer
How to promote your book and personal brand
Interview with Adrian Beck
All Star Writing Advice
Interview with Anna McGregor
Anouska Jones and Caz Goodwin
Interview with Rose Stanley
Interview with author Vikki Conley
Interview with Tania McCartney
Belinda Landsberry talks picture books for all ages
Adam Wallace on self-publishing and creating your own luck
Amelia McInerney interview
Diversity in kids books with Nat Amoore
Rebecca Landy for emerging authors
006_ Mitch Frost Submitting to publishers
Episode 005_ Penny Harrison
Episode 004_ Zanni Louise and Robert Munsch Classics
Heidi McKinnon – her writing journey, tips and great book titles
Kylie Howarth, researching fun characters and what publishers want
Nic Brasch explains lending rights, fun writing tips and character of the week