With Megan’s new anthology ‘Teacher, Teacher’ on the shelves, Allison puts  her in the hot seat to answer questions about how the book came together. Plus, Allison shares some tips for book publicity for children’s authors and Megan reveals a new graphic novel series that has been a smash hit at her house!

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Allison spends 10 minutes with Sarah Armstrong, chatting about moving from adult novels to children’s fantasy, creating magic, and her new novel MAGIC AWRY. Plus, Megan has tips for pumping up reading in schools this term, and Allison is encouraging authors to get organised. 

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Megan and Allison look at books that feature the sibling relationship, for all ages and stages. Plus, a tip for writers (young and young at heart), and balloons are having a moment. 

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Allison spends 10 minutes with Chenée Marrapodi, chatting about her debut novel, dancing and pig’s feet. Megan has tips for connecting kids to nature through books, and Allison has a great list of resources for educators.

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Allison spends 10 minutes with bestselling author R. A. Spratt, chatting about her new novel ‘Hamlet is Not OK’, messing about with Shakespeare and being a slow reader. Plus, Megan shares a short story competition for young writers and Allison has a tip for finding out what publishers want.

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How has it taken this long? Megan and Allison dive into an epic list of books about gardens, one of their favourite subjects. Plus, Allison has an easy promo tip for school visits, and Megan is talking verse novels - and a new favourite in particular.

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While we tend to associate the idea of ‘design’ with hands-on projects, books can play a big role in encouraging creativity, problem-solving, making and tinkering. Megan looks at the ins and outs of books that support this section of the curriculum, and invites everyone to visit their school library in the lead up to Book Week. Plus, Allison has quick tips for children’s authors looking to spread the word about their books.  

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Allison spends 10 minutes with George Ivanoff, chatting about his latest novel ‘Monster Island’ and how to develop a kid’s creativity. Megan and Allison look at how to reach reluctant readers, and have quick tips for children’s authors and educators.

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Allison spends 10 minutes with A. F. Steadman, internationally bestselling author of the Skandar series, talking about Skandar and the Phantom Rider (book #2), putting real feelings into fantasy worlds, and making things up as you go along. Plus, Megan looks at library design. 

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Megan and Allison discuss the ins and outs of chapter books, from the first step beyond school readers to independent reads for 6-8 year olds. Plus, Allison has the heads up on a terrific new school-based program for budding reporters.

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