How green spaces shift our brain biochemistry to help the tone of our thoughts during difficult times, published in BBC BBC Wildlife: discoverwildlife.com/people/how-nat…

“Tomorrow!” cried Toad. “I will do it all tomorrow!”

Look what just arrived, Jane Kuo! Land of Broken Promises looks and sounds beautiful. Looking forward to continuing this story that is inspired by your childhood. Gorgeous cover art by Julia Kuo. Tagging a few verse novel lovers.

I said as much in my recent keynote UKLA international conference, but I’d really welcome the opening up of a meaningful conversation specifically about the state of childhood, and our duty as adults to support and preserve this. This seems more important now than ever.

It’s 4 months since the paint appeared on this big, old tree & numerous others. The pp who said it would wash off, fade or be gone in a day or two might need to rethink. Please respect trees for the living, breathing entities that they are & don’t do this! #Indooroopilly #Qld

This wonderful upcoming event from our ALA Graphic Novels & Comics RT 🔜 #NYCC friends on August 2 at 7am AEST for us. Early, but doable! See details below to register. #comics #libraries

From yesterday’s NY Times feature on English manga localization nytimes.com/interactive/20…

I was loving the fun and richness of Tales of A Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy, then squealed when it connected to classic 80s TV (‘V’), and *then* realized that @oneofthejohns created Odessa, a favourite YA dystopia. So grateful for authors and artists who, despite the world, create.

Deep in the colouring of my new graphic novel, Luna Express. Coming soon through Top Shelf. Anyone recognise the location?

There is a price for not seeing yourself in a book. Kids pay it every day. That bill doesn’t just go away. It’s a part of you. It’s like a credit card debt, except it robs you at the core of your identity. #RepresentationMatters #Freadom #FinallySeen #FrontDeskSeries

A ten year-old's response to 'What do you think of philosophy for children?' #P4C #oracy

So, who wants to yarn about how AMAZING Australia's mammals are? I'm so ready to bang on about our fabulous fuzzballs! More info here: cosmosmagazine.com/nature/amoty/ Cosmos #AusMammalOfTheYear 2023.

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and

If anyone wants to get this poetry collection for your kids or your class library, you can grab it at your local bookstore in Australia. Or, in actual fact, at Big W.

Finally got round to reading the brilliant Beyond the Bright Sea by @LaurenWolkBooks. Loved this as much as Wolf Hollow. Stunning cover art by Tang Yau Hoong . Dr Rebecca Garcia Lucas @sconnor7.bsky.social Mathew Tobin Martin Galway @marygtroche.bsky.social

Bunch of birthday voucher books. Three beautiful editions of old favourites for rereading, and two stories new to me.

The audiobook for It’s the Sound of the Thing: 100 new poems for young people is out now through Bolinda audio. Read by me!

Home Time Chapter 3 laid out.