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#LoveOzYA New School Reads
Starting at a new school can be both daunting and exciting. We hope reading about characters going through a similar situation provides some comfort as…
#LoveOzYA Q&A with J.S. Burns for WHISPER OF SHADOWS AND SNAKES
After living in various cities, J.S. Burns now calls Queensland home. He is a retail manager, model, and now author, with the release of his…
The #LoveOzYA Christmas Gift Guide
Want to buy a book for someone in your life but have no idea what they might like? We’ve got you. Our latest book list…
#LoveOzYA Q&A with 2022 Ampersand Prize Winner Elisa Chenoweth
The Ampersand Prize is an annual competition run by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing that seeks to celebrate an unpublished writer of middle-grade and young adult…
#LoveOzYA Q&A with Susanne Gervay for THE EDGE OF LIMITS
Award winning author Susanne Gervay’s passion is empowering people to be critical thinkers and develop the resilience to advocate for justice. She tackles themes from…
#LoveOzYA Q&A with Sarah Epstein for NIGHT LIGHTS
Sarah Epstein is the award-winning Australian author of young adult stories, including Small Spaces, Deep Water, and several short stories. Sarah has recently launched a contemporary…
2022 National Young Writers Festival Wrap-Up
The National Young Writers Festival is an annual gathering of Australia’s young and talented artists. Held in Newcastle NSW as well as digitally, the festival…
#LoveOzYA Fictional Friendship Reads
Ever read a book with a friendship between characters so strong you wished you could pull it into the real world? Us too! Our latest…
Alice Asks: What have I learned from a year of answering your questions?
Ask Alice is an online column produced by the #LoveOzYA team, and written by our Secretary, Alice Boer-Endacott, who has published several young adult fantasy…