Can the solution to Australia’s literacy woes be found in the school library?
There has been plenty of hand wringing since Australian students this year achieving their lowest writing results since NAPLAN tests…
The beauty of unguarded moments in photography and Ferrante
There is something vaguely unsettling about seeing a photo of yourself that you didn’t realise it was being taken. There…
When did buying books become an ethical dilemma?
Buying a book used to be a simple pleasure. You would visit a local book shop, browse the shelves, select…
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I never read The Little Prince as a child, so I was looking forward to reading it with my seven-year-old…
The getting of wisdom – what I’ve learnt from listening to some of my favourite writers
The role of writers festivals has been in the news recently, with commentators, audiences and writers questioning the prominence of…
Let’s talk about books, baby
At the start of spring, as the days lengthen and the sun emerges, conversation naturally centres on the weather. We…
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
A book with a tricky structure can sometimes seem a little too self-conscious. The style can get in the way…
What book did you hate?
The question was asked in a book club on Facebook – what is the worst book you’ve read? I quickly…
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a book overflowing with life and death, love and loss – a book that…
The busy parents’ guide to Book Day
As seen on Ten Daily This is a community service announcement for parents of children in primary school: Children’s Book…
