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Episode 3: Do You Want to Be A Children's Book Author?

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Lori-Ann Preston, author of the Trixie and Thabo series, talks about her writing process, writing competitions, rejection letters, mischievous characters and the power of self-publishing.

Plus our favourite picture book of the year: Big Shoes To Fill, an exciting new debut from Upile uThixo Bongco. And The Garbage King, a moving story written by Elizabeth Laird for ages 10-15, about the power of courage and friendship between two boys living on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Have you heard about the Substack phenomenon? Everyone's on it. We share a list of great children's book authors' substacks to follow.
17 Nov 2024 English South Africa Books · Kids & Family

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