Reading with a chance of tacos Taco Community

Creativity and a Giraffe named Jeff
On today’s show, we go from Sea Cucumbers to Giraffes, from Wombats to Snails. We find out if the right page of a book is better than the left. And we chat to one of the most creative authors in the country about creativity, how she comes up with ideas, and a giraffe named Jeff. Plus, Liv reviews two new books.   
Today’s special guest is a great friend of the show. An Award-Winning Author, whose love of animals and rhyme has seen her publish seven hilarious books that kids want to read again and again.
She’s popped in today to share her latest picture book, one of the funniest books you’ll read this year. Everybody please welcome, the wonderful, the creative Amelia McInerney.
Plus, Liv reviews two new picture books:
This is my Book by Tim Harris and Heidi McKinnon
What are the stars for? by Margeaux Davis

This is my Happy Place 
On today’s show we ask, where’s your happy place? And chat to an author all about her happy place, her writing journey, and how to get into writing books for kids.
Plus, Liv reviews two amazing new picture books:
Dinosaur in my Pocket and Tree. 
 
Today’s special guest’s love of words, fashion, travel and everyday family life has seen her write fun, feel-good books which showcase contemporary culture and capture the joy of childhood.
 
Her first picture book, Wonderful Shoes, was a CBCA Notable Book and appeared on TV Playschool’s Storytime.
She’s popped in today to chat about her latest picture book, This is my Happy Place, to tell us about her incredible author journey, and offer up a few tips on the craft. Everybody please welcome, Emma Bowd.

Saturday is Pancake Day
 
On today’s show we chat about pancakes, creating stories, and the process of writing picture books. And Liv reviews not one, but three amazing new picture books. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be huge.
 
Today’s special guest grew up in a magical world with animals great and small, from rabbits and mice to dogs and cats, to goats and horses. So, it’s no wonder her stories are full of magic and animals. Initially studying to be a youth worker, she soon found that it was writing stories that made her happy.
 
She loves to sit in a café with her laptop and write stories where the characters are learning to find their way through big emotions that are a part of life.
 
She’s popped in today to chat about her latest story titled, Saturday is Pancake Day. To tell us all about this delicious book, everybody please welcome, Bernadette Green.
 
Plus Liv reviews: 
Everyone Wants an Octopus Book
Listen Hippo
This is my Happy Place

 
Gathering a Body of Work – what to do while you’re waiting to be published.
 
On today’s show we chat to one of Australia’s busiest authors about gathering publishing deals, and how important it is to gather a body of work before you’re published. 
 
Today’s guest has written over 50 books for children and young adults. Her stories are full of humour, heart, mystery, magic, and adventure.  She’s popped in to chat about her latest book, which is book two in the Super Sloth Series, along with her author journey, and process for writing award-winning books. Everybody please welcome, Aleesah Darlison.
 

On today's show we chat to Mike Lucas and Heidi McKinnon and go insearch of a cheeky monster. These two amazing creatives share thier process for writing and illustrating award-winning picture books. 
Plus, Hayley in the Library is back to let us know what kids are reading, what they're excited about, and what they're learning in class. And, we countdown the Taco Top 5 most borrowed books. 
We chat about two exciting book launches happening over the weekend at Readings Kids Bookstore in Carlton Melbourne. Check them out here: Readings Kids Bookstore

On today’s show we chat to one of Australia’s most popular authors for kids. She’s always so much fun to talk to, and Bianca’s Book Club is back to chat about books by Sally Rippin, Phillip Bunting, and a popular series that’s coming to an end.
 
Today’s special guest is one of Australia’s most popular authors for kids.  In 2019, she was Australia's #1 bestselling debut Aussie Author of children’s fiction for her book, Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire. It has now been sold into the UK, US, Italy, China, Estonia and Romania.
 
She’s popped in today to chat about her latest series which I think we’re going to hear a lot more of real soon, along with her incredible author journey, tips and tricks on the craft, and generally a whole lot of laughs, everyone please welcome, the super-energetic and dynamic, Nat Amoore.