Reviewed by Wendy Lipke Queensland author, Tina Strachan, has spent twenty years working and studying wildlife conservation and has now written a set of three children’s books set in a location called Wilder Zoo.  Her unique experiences provide authenticity for her stories for middle – grade readers. Her debut book is called Neeka and the

Reviewed by Wendy Lipke There are many children’s books of this title and most appear to be presented by Bluey and Bingo. The book I have just read is part of Albert Street books, Allen and Unwin, and has been compiled by Nic McPickle, a fun-loving children’s author based in Melbourne who has also produced

Reviewed by Wendy Lipke This story by lecturer from the University of Canberra and Queensland Wuilli Wuilli woman, Lisa Fuller, would probably best suit 9–12-year-old young people. The key themes as mentioned in the Media Release include – First Nations people and perspectives. Diversity and how this can help to solve problems. Bullying, racism and