by Claire Saxby | Aug 2015 | Blog, Events
Books in Homes – storytelling and presentations A few weeks ago, I was at an inner Melbourne school presenting books as part of the Books in Homes program. The program gives books to children who may have few books in their own homes. But first there was time to...
by Claire Saxby | Feb 2008 | Blog
A review: Tibbidy – A new Australian magazine for 3-7 year olds Tibbidy is a glossy 32 page magazine for young children. It includes stories, puzzles and lots of other activities. In this first, beach-themed, edition there are four stories, two by Jackie...
by Claire Saxby | Jan 2008 | history
Echoes I found this building when I was walking around some inner suburban sidestreets. I walked past it several times and was stopped each time by the notion of confidence and permanence that the sign evoked. It wouldn’t happen today where businesses come and...
by Claire Saxby | Dec 2007 | Other Authors
Robyn Opie interview Today I’m host to South Australian children’s writer, Robyn Opie, on Day 2 of her blog tour. We’re talking about her chapter book, ‘The Pony Game’, illustrated by Elise Hurst, published by Hachette, under the Lothian...
by Claire Saxby | Nov 2007 | illustrators
Squeezy Cuddle Dangly Legs – interview Touring a new book can be difficult, particularly beyond the area where you live. Try to cover four states in a week, while still maintaining a home presence, that’s almost impossible. But a virtual tour…now that’s not so...