YA Round Up: Issue 6

YA Round Up: Issue 6

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Round-ups

This month’s reviews of young adult fiction are very much issues based. Domestic abuse, queer relationships, mental health, grief and loss, cyberbullying, and suicide are all tackled in books in this round up of reviews. Other books reviewed were mainly sci-fi...
YA Round Up: Issue 5

YA Round Up: Issue 5

by | May 16, 2018 | Round-ups

In recent weeks, across the country, a number of literary festivals have taken place showcasing young adult (YA) fiction (Clunes Booktown Festival, Scribbler’s Festival, and Love YA). Although the year seems to be flying by, there are still many more festivals...
YA Round Up: Issue 4

YA Round Up: Issue 4

by | Apr 18, 2018 | Round-ups

Welcome to the fourth round up of young adult fiction for the Australian Women Writer’s Challenge. Read Up is an initiative of the Stella Prize and the Victorian Government. It’s aimed at young people aged 15-24 who fall outside the education system and...
Speculative Fiction Round-up: Issue 3

Speculative Fiction Round-up: Issue 3

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Round-ups

Hi everybody, I can’t believe it is April, another month gone and another lot of books read. 15 books were reviewed during March which is great, and some new titles were added to the list to explore. I was on nightshift again earlier in the month and got plenty...
YA Round Up: Issue 3

YA Round Up: Issue 3

by | Mar 21, 2018 | Round-ups

Earlier this month, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) released their list of notable books in the lead up to the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Established in 1946, the awards affirm the quality of some of Australia’s most creative people. Further,...