Aśka (she/they) is creative dynamite—an award-winning graphic novelist, ex-quantum physicist, and huge fan of the little doovalacky above the ‘s’ in her name (it’s pronounced "Ash-ka"). A wildly engaging presenter with a passion for visual literacy, Aśka has published over ten books, comics and graphic novels.
Jen Banyard is a writer for big and little people. She’s best known for her middle readers’ adventure stories, notably the ‘Riddle Gully’ series, but has written and reviewed for adult journals. With a PhD in creative writing, Jen has taught at university and is a ukulele-toting advocate–facilitator of writing, reading and wonder in schools…
From multi-international award winning Advertising Copywriter to Author of the much-loved word play books Has A Book Got A Spine? and Can You Crack Them? – Erica’s love of the English language is contagious. School & library workshops have both kids and teachers shouting out in uncontainable glee at the quirkiness of the English language.…
Bianca Breen is a professional book nerd. Bianca is passionate about the book community, founding YA for WA in 2021 and previously holding the position of Communications Director at the Australian Young Adult Literature Alliance (#LoveOzYA) and co-host of The YA Room. In 2021 she was the winner of the ASA Award Mentorship, and has…
Kristy Nita Brown is a dynamic children's book author, educator, and creative entrepreneur. Her debut book, Looking for Lily, was shortlisted for the 2023 West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award. "From the moment Kristy started, she captivated students with her vibrant personality. Her sessions were not just fun, but packed with valuable lessons. Fascinated by…
Atom-smashing STEM journalist and award-winning children’s author Cristy Burne blends science and story to inspire innovation and create positive change.
Charmaine Cave is an award-winning graphic designer and the founder of Cave Design. She specialises in book design and illustration for publishers and self-publishers, predominantly in the areas of the arts, architecture, design, gardening, history, natural science and photography, plus children’s books. She can also provide editing, writing and manuscript assessment services.
Deb Fitzpatrick is the author of ten books. She has received awards in Australia (CBCA, WAYBRA), been published in the US and optioned for film. Deb has a Master of Arts and loves weaving stories from real life into her writing. She regularly teaches creative writing to people of all ages. Deb lived for four…
James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legend says James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife Renae,…
Currently I have two children's books published, Gregory the Greedy Duck and Gregory and the Bully. Gregory the Greedy Duck is about a duckling who loves eating leftover chips. This has a negative impact when one day he eats so many he cannot fly and must walk home. Gregory and the Bully is still about…