Notes and Guides

A collection of all our reading notes and teachers guides

Teaching Guide for young adult novel Jilda’s Ark

Teaching Guide for young adult novel Jilda’s Ark

The themes of Jilda’s Ark, published by Harmony Ink Press, include sea level rise brought about by climate change, environmental refugees, animal welfare, and the…

The History of Mischief

The History of Mischief

Rebecca Higgie’s debut novel, The History of Mischief, winner of the 2019 Fogarty Literary Award, explores the many things we do to try to escape…

My Place for Younger Readers Teaching Notes

My Place for Younger Readers Teaching Notes

Sally Morgan’s multi-award-winning novel My Place has now been adapted for a new generation in My Place for Younger Readers. This autobiography details Sally’s journey…

Invisible Boys Teaching Notes

Invisible Boys Teaching Notes

Holden Sheppard’s multi-award-winning novel for young adults, Invisible Boys, explores what it is like to grow up gay in an insular regional community. Holden is…