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 …
Books
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …