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Picture Book Author, Amanda Lieber pops in to chat about her new book, her author journey, the importance and fun of being in a writers group, and offers up tips for aspiring authors.
Plus, Rory H Mather is back with a special What's the story, Rory? segment. 
 

Wylah is brave, clever and strong-willed, and her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making!
Wylah is Co-Written by Jordan Gould a Proud Peek Whurrong Man and Richard Pritchard an Indigenous Samoan.
Introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, Wylah: The Koorie Warrior is a heart-stopping and imaginative adventure, inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture.
We talk to Wylah's creators and share their journey from their Kickstarter program to being picked up by traditional publishers, how they write together, and their process for creating this amazing series. 
 
Plus, Liv is back to review an awesome new picture book.
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Jackie Case is an artist with world renowned Rebecca Hossack Gallery. She began her career displaying her art in coffee shops in Melbourne Australia, before a big break took her to art to shows in New York and London.
But it was her dream to be a picture book creator, that saw her persist in writing and illustrating kids books. After a sting of rejections, she finally found the story that saw her break through.
The book is titled, With A Little Sprinkle Of Courage. And, to tell us all about the book, along with her incredible journey, please welcome, Jackie Case.  

Neil the Amazing Sea Cucumber.
There's nothing boring about Neil. In fact, he's so amazing, he's already been Number One picture book on Booktopia and he's all over social media.
Amelia McInerney is the author of such amazing picture books as, The Book Chook, Bad Crab, Who Fed Zed, My Bird Bertie, Mary had a little lamb. What really happened!, and her latest book, Neil the Amazing Sea Cucumber.
She’s popped in today to tell us all about Neil, from how Neil was formed, how she wrote his story, why she chose a sea cucumber and everything in between. Everybody please welcome, the Boring (strike text) Amazing, Amelia McInerney.
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Gabriel Evans' books have been published in 12 countries and translated into 10 languages. They’ve been read on ABC’s Playschool, reviewed in the New York Times, and ne of his books was presented to King Charles 111.  
He's popped in today to chat about his creative journey and his new book, A Friend for George. 
Plus, Liv reviews 3 brand new picture books and announces an awesome giveaway!!

Today’s guest believes exploring and owning your cultural identity cultivates happy wholistic people who are capable of mutual respect, empathy, and connectedness in this diverse world we live in.
She also believes in visiting your local library at least once a week!
She writes stories which are inspired by her childhood experiences traversing different cultures and steeped in themes of ‘embracing your cultural identity’.
Plus, Hayley in the Library is back with what kids are reading and the Taco Top Five!!
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