With over 26 books to her name, award-winning author Claire Saxby is a powerhouse in Australian children’s literature. Known for her lyrical prose, rich languageand deep connection to the natural world, Claire’s work spans fiction, non-fiction and narrative non-fiction for readers of all ages.
In this episode, Claire unpacks her definition of narrativenon-fiction – a seamless blend of information and story – and explains why it’s such a vital part of the reading landscape. She takes us behind the scenes ofher extensive research process, shares insights into her creative partnership with illustrator Jess Racklyeft and how it has evolved from their first title together Iceberg to their latest release, Volcano, and reflects on writing fiction that invites readers to lose themselves in the joyof story.
Plus, she gives us her Between the Bookshelves pitches for several of her titles and suggests what readers might explore next if they’ve enjoyed her work.
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