Reading with a chance of tacos

Kev and Trev
On today's show, we chat with the creator of a wonderfully funny collection or children's books, packed with quirky characters, adventure and plenty of laughs. We chat about ideas, bringing words and illustrations together, and the journey from packing fun little stories into her kids lunch boxes to a 3-book series of graphic novels. It can happen! So grab a taco and join us in a fun chat of books and adventure.
Today's guest is an award-winning Australian author and illustrator from the sunny shores of Western Australia. Her latest release is the third book in the hilarious Kev and Trev series. We'll chat about her author journey, now 14 books in, how she approaches the work and the art of creating stories. We'll hear how she started out in the industry, her creative processes and where her wonderfully ridiculous ideas come from. Everybody please give it up for the uber talented, Kylie Howarth.

On today's show, we chat with a children's book publisher who is opening back up for submissions soon. We chat about what they're looking for, what makes a manuscript or story idea stand out to them, and we look at some of the mistakes authors can avoid.
So, if you've got a story sitting on your computer, tucked away in a drawer, or almost ready to send out into the world, grab a taco and join us for some invaluable advice from the publisher's side of the desk.
Today's guest has been in and around the publishing industry his whole life. Just like his grandfather and his father before him. He's travelled the world with stories, and he's popped in to chat with us today about his journey and his work as publisher of EK Books. We'll get a good look at publishing from the other side of the submissions desk. So everybody please welcome, Nathan Thomas

Finding Wonder in the Wild
On today's show, we chat about a love of nature; how the natural world inspires stories and illustrations, and how these books can inspire kids to get curious, look closer, and discover a love of nature for themselves.
It's a terrific conversation about books, creativity, curiosity and the incredible world waiting just outside our door.
So, grab a taco, head into the forest, and join us for a wonderful chat with Jess McGeachin.

What's the Story, Rory?
On today's show, we chat to a hugely popular Australian picture book author and take a look at some of the latest picture books hitting shelves around Australia. We'll offer up some recommendations and chat a little about the craft, the ideas, the collaborations and creativity behind the books. So, grab yourself a taco and settle in as we talk books, business, and the art of creating stories.
Today's special guest has been steadily building an impressive career in children's books, with around 20 titles out in the world, and plenty more ideas waiting in the wings. He's a favourite friend of the show, who loves chatting about the craft of creating picture books, and what it takes to turn writing picture books into a career, everybody please give it up for Rory H Mather.

The Joys and Challenges of becoming an Author
On today's show, we chat to a favourite Australian children's author and teacher librarian who shares her joys and struggles of moving from teacher to author. How she inspires young readers in the library to celebrating friendship, learning differences and a love of books in her delightful Luna's World junior fiction series.
Today's special guest is an Australian children's author, teacher librarian and passionate advocate for helping children discover the joy of reading.
Based in Canberra, Hayley has spent years connecting young readers with great books and now brings that love of libraries and school life to her own writing.
Her delightful Luna's World junior fiction series celebrates friendship, learning differences, and the magic of school libraries.
She's popped in today to chat about her journey from teacher librarian to author, creating the wonderfully relatable Luna, and how she works with her publishers. Plus, we bring back the Taco Top 5. The top five books from Mrs Gannon's School Library.