Cristy Burne is an enthusiastic author who works in an intersection of story, science and creativity, using stories to inspire and encourage young readers. She joins us on Between our pages to share the true story that fuelled her latest book and why reading and science works perfectly together.

Norman Jorgensen is an award-winning writer whose passion for reading and writing began when he was young. He joins us on Between our pages to chat about his pirate adventure books and why all of his stories are set in Australia.

Layne Dixon is a para-athlete and a passionate disability advocate. They join us on Between our pages to chat about sharing their experience of living with Cerebral Palsy through their blog and how they one day hope to write a book.

Taryn Brumfitt is a filmmaker and author who is passionate about body image and self-love. She joins us on Between our pages to discuss what it’s like being the Australian of the Year, her first children’s book and why reading is so important in today’s world.

Aśka is a graphic novelist and ex-quantum physicist with a passion for promoting visual literacy in the writing world. She joins us on Between our pages to chat about how she turns someone else’s manuscript into art and how creating a graphic novel is similar to designing a rollercoaster.

Sean E Avery is an award-winning illustrator who combines writing stories with his day job as an art teacher. He joins us on Between our pages to discuss how he tackles his graphic novels one page at a time, why humour is so important, and how his students inspire him and his characters.

Tracey Dembo is corporate lawyer and a passionate advocate for reading and childhood education. She joins us on Between our pages to chat about how a well-meaning gift to her daughter led to her debut picture book and why sharing uplifting messages is so important in today’s world.

Craig Silvey’s books have received worldwide acclaim and have showcased WA stories across the globe. He joins us on Between our pages to talk about the huge change of pace in his latest book and why he is so proud his novels are used as educational resources in schools.

Dr Tony Buti is the Minister for Education, Aboriginal Affairs, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, as well as a published author. He joins us on Between our pages to discuss the importance of reading and writing in his busy life and why he wanted to share a deeply personal story about his daughter.

Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author whose passion for reading has stayed with her since childhood. She joins us on Between our pages to chat about her new book and how her environment influences her writing.

James Foley is an illustrator and children’s author with a great sense of humour and enchanting characters and stories to match. He joins us on Between our pages to chat about the first book in his new series and where he got his inspiration from.

Chenée Marrapodi is a journalist and podcaster with a passion for words and dancing. She joins us on Between our pages to discuss her debut book, which hits the shelves in July. Learn how her family and dancing experiences inspired this story.

Suzy Urbaniak is a limbo dancing, volcano hunting geologist with a passion for the outdoors. She joins us on Between our pages to discuss the new book she's featured in, and how she became passionate about science and learning at a young age.