It can be a bit daunting to discover that your teen is into witchcraft. Visions of pagan dances or even, gulp, human sacrifices spring instantly to mind. Or maybe it's, you know, Harry Potter that witchcraft conjures for you (sacrificial humans? My mind goes to many...
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21 fantastic books for older girls (picks by bestselling author AL Tait)
AL Tait recently shared her top three tips to get girls reading books again. Go check them out because we're certain something there will spark your own girl to pick up a book again. It can't all be Tik Tok and Insta 24/7, can it? It's time to halt the scrolling and...
3 tips to get girls reading books again
We're thrilled that best-selling author AL Tait has shared her tips to get girls reading books again. AL is the author of seven books for readers aged 10-14 years, including her latest hit out this month The Fire Star. Find a full review of The Fire Star here, or read...
5 Australian books for teens that can help them understand their place in the world
It occurred to me that so many of the books we recommend here are not Australian books. They are generally the popular 'best seller' books that parents are keen to get a review on. So, I went searching for some Australian books for teens to recommend and found this...
Love, laughter, adventure and fantasy: a reading list for teens
While everyone is very keen to get back to 'normal' schooling, reduced classroom attendance can also offer a wonderful opportunity to catch up on some reading. Margot Hillel, Professor of Children's Literature at the Australian Catholic University, has prepared a...
16+ very helpful books about raising girls
When I was gathering this list of helpful books about raising girls, it occurred to me that gender is still very much a thing. It's quite hard to get away from. So, I respect that many of you will have girls who defy the 'girl tag' society wants to put on them. I have...
3 Good Things: This simple strategy can help you feel better when the chips are down
Pip Lincolne is a top-notch human who has recently released a new book. When Life Is Not Peachy is a gentle guide for navigating loss, grief or other sad times - like right now, for instance? With thoughtful advice on dealing with friends and family; healthy tips for...
21 books turned into kids’ movies that will inspire non-readers
The latest Little Women is being released at the movies in Australia on 1 Jan. It's reminded me just how good books turned into kids' movies are at inspiring non-readers to pick up a book. Seeing the movie first can make reading so much easier and more accessible for...
8 new(ish) funny books for kids age 8+
Kids love funny books. We know this because the top 10 bestsellers in the 8+ market every year invariably contain a high percentage of fun, humorous reads. We asked young book reviewer Book Boy Jr (12) to recommend some new(ish) funny books for kids by...
‘Welcome to Your Period’ book review
Yumi Stynes is one of those capable people who do all kinds of things well. She's now written Welcome to Your Period, a book about, you guessed it, starting your period. The book is co-authored with Dr Melissa Kang. Dr Kang is an ex-Dolly Doctor, which is a fact that...
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Practising gratitude can help older kids find more joy in life
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Why Heartstopper needs to be on your watch list
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Give yourself the gift of this apple and blackberry pie recipe
I've fallen so far behind in everything in life (I know you've been there). I was supposed to introduce you to this marvellous apple and blackberry pie from Sophie Hanson's new book at least a month ago. Yet here we are. Don't let my delayed introduction put you off...
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