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Reading with a chance of tacos

Ken Williams
Children's Literature
Picture Books
Clutterbugs
Education
Sustainability
Mental Health
Young Australian Best Book Awards
Luna's World
Australian Literature
Yabba Awards
Parenting
Interactive Storytelling
Audiobooks
Gender Stereotypes
Rhyme Writing
Collaboration With Illustrators
Creative Process
Kevin Trev
The Dragon Guest Handbook
Michelle Nye

A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.

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Latest Episodes

Kev and Trev

On today's show, we chat with the creator of a wonderfully funny collection or children's books, packed with quirky characters, adventure and plenty of laughs. We chat about ideas, bringing words and illustrations together, and the jou... more

On today's show, we chat with a children's book publisher who is opening back up for submissions soon. We chat about what they're looking for, what makes a manuscript or story idea stand out to them, and we look at some of the mistakes authors can av... more

Finding Wonder in the Wild

On today's show, we chat about a love of nature; how the natural world inspires stories and illustrations, and how these books can inspire kids to get curious, look closer, and discover a love of nature for themselves.

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What's the Story, Rory?

On today's show, we chat to a hugely popular Australian picture book author and take a look at some of the latest picture books hitting shelves around Australia. We'll offer up some recommendations and chat a little about th... more

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Recent Guests

Jess McGeachin
Author and illustrator of Find Me in the Forest and related works
Author and Illustrator
Episode: Finding Wonder in the Wild
Hayley Gannon
Australian children's author, teacher librarian, and advocate for children's reading joy
Affirm Press (publisher of Luna's World)
Episode: Hayley Gannon
Anna McGregor
award-winning Australian children's author and illustrator
Self-published/Publisher collaboration (Scribble mentioned)
Episode: Dear Humans. Anna McGregor
Andrea Rowe
Award-winning Australian children's author and library advocate
Independent author/Library Ambassador
Episode: Andrea Rowe Library Ambassador
Rory H. Mather
Author and library storyteller, involved in launches and conferences
Author
Episode: A Final Catch up for 2025
Amelia Mellor
Australian children's author, author of Oceanforged
Author
Episode: Oceanforged
Karen Wasson
Graphic novelist and author
Hardie Grant (publisher)
Episode: How to be an Author of a Graphic Novel
Maura Pierlot
Author, playwright, and multi-award-winning picture book author
Episode: Challenging traditional publishing norms
Angie Cui
First-time author and freelance writer, originally from Harbin, China, now based in Melbourne, Australia.
Episode: My Mum is a Bird

Host

Ken
Host of the show who focuses on connecting with various guests from children's literature, showcasing their work and experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • My mum is a bird

    Loved the content of this podcast. Both author and illustrator speaking brought you into the background of the creation of the story and the illustrations. Thank you Ken for a great interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jan Hill Books
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love Ken’s sense of humour - a great podcast!

    I love listening to Ken and his guests as I write and draw from home. Each guest has an inspiring story to tell of their journey and I look forward to each and every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ramona Davey
    Australia2 years ago
  • Pure joy!

    I love eating tacos, but when it comes to preparing them or any other meal I find it to be a dull chore. Over the past few years I’ve found myself in the kitchen more and more, when I’d really rather be writing. Listening to this podcast has brought joy back to being in the kitchen as I cook while listening to this podcast! Ken and Liv’s energy is contagious and it’s a joy to listen to all of the wonderful things happening in Aussie kidlit. This podcast is like a beloved nighttime story, it neve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    En Stgo
    Chile2 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    A fun and friendly podcast about kids books and their creators. Great to get the inside story behind the books and find out about the creators, as well as discover some great book recommendations. Thanks Ken and the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tidlit
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love the show!!

    One of my fav podcasts! Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fashionsavvy
    Australia3 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the joy and inspiration derived from the stories shared and the relevance of the themes discussed.
There is a strong sense of community among listeners who are writers, teachers, and parents, eager to foster children's literacy.
Listeners appreciate the informative and fun nature of the content, often praising the engaging conversations with authors and illustrators.

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Apple Podcasts
#189
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Finding Wonder in the Wild
Q: What inspired the choice of forests and how did you research and depict them in the book?
She describes starting with nearby Gippsland forests, expanding to global forest types, and using ground- and canopy-level perspectives to convey change and diversity, drawing on sketchbooks and field observations.
Finding Wonder in the Wild
Q: Let's start with a bit about you and what drew you to nature and books.
Jess explains her background growing up around nature and a parent who was a scientific illustrator, how that mix of natural world experiences and storytelling fuels her work, and how she returned to illustration after studying graphic design.
Hayley Gannon
Q: Do you have ideas like have you got characters in mind, these sort of things, or are these all work in progress?
Hayley discusses that she hasn't progressed far yet with the early reader project, balancing writing with a full-time librarian schedule, and that later milestones will depend on deadlines and priorities.
Dear Humans. Anna McGregor
Q: How did you handle the ending for different markets?
Scholastic USA requested a different ending, leading to a redraw and an extra spread, illustrating how international publishers can require edits for local audiences.
Dear Humans. Anna McGregor
Q: When did you decide to involve a publisher and go from idea to proposal?
She describes taking the work to her publisher after developing a near-complete dummy, emphasizing showing as much as possible before approaching a publisher, especially with a small press.

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Focused on the vibrant world of children's literature, this podcast connects aspiring authors and illustrators with industry insights, tips, and the journeys of established creators. Episodes often explore the creative processes behind popular children's books, discussing themes like diversity, acceptance, and environmental awareness through engaging conversations with various guests in the publishing and educational fields. Noteworthy is the witty and friendly host dynamic that injects fun and enthusiasm into discussions about the challenges and successes faced by children's authors and illustrators.

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Recent guests on Reading with a chance of tacos include:

1. Jess McGeachin
2. Hayley Gannon
3. Anna McGregor
4. Andrea Rowe
5. Rory H. Mather
6. Amelia Mellor
7. Karen Wasson
8. Maura Pierlot

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