You know you are reading an epic book when you just can’t put it down until you are finished! “If I tell you” by Alicia Tuckerman is THAT epic.
 
“If I Tell You” is full of teenage drama, secrets, fears, hate crimes, drinking, drugs, swearing and very real life issues that many teenagers face as well as one of the sweetest, most adorable love stories you’ll ever read. I love how relatable and empowering this story is, it’s full of dark and scary themes but is just gorgeous.
 
“If I Tell You” is about a girl named Alex who has a secret that she has been trying to keep because in a small town with small minded  people, she felt as if she would not be accepted. It all changed when a girl named phoenix and her family moved into Two Creeks. I also love hoe this story takes place in a beautifully described Aussie landscape as Alex and Phoenix embrace who they are and take a jump, literally and metaphorically.
 
I could really relate to “If I tell You” as I wanted to be accepted and it took me a long time feel comfortable enough to embrace the fact that I am Bisexual. So I absolutely believe that this book is perfect for all young adults and teens who are struggling with or questioning their own sexuality, but I would never limit it to just that audience either, I think books like this should be completely mainstream and available in high school libraries across the country too!
 
I absolutely fell in love with the main characters (especially phoenix) because they are so relatable and so human to me as I read more and more about them I just thought “are these real people”? They are portrayed so beautifully in this book; I am in awe of how well Tuckerman has portrayed them in this amazing book! When I was lucky enough to meet Alicia Tuckerman she mentioned that some people loved the ending but others hated it…  and I’m torn in between, without giving too much away, I found the end to be completely devastating but also poetically beautiful and peaceful, I couldn’t imagine it finishing in another way so I feel like the ending was perfect, even though I would have preferred the happily ever after we unrealistically crave.
 
This is definitely not a book for kids, it for young adults and teens, there is swearing, violence and very adult themes, it mentions sex, drinking and drugs but they are not vividly described all, it just cuts to the next scene, so no censorship required! I think it’s perfect for ages 13+ with parental permission for the younger ones.
 
I love the fabulous representation of the LGBTQ+ community and the fact that the two main charters are lesbians! It was incredible! So raw, honest and relatable! Alicia Tuckerman did an incredible job and I can’t wait for her next book to be released!
 
I challenge you to read this book without falling in love with Alex and phoenix… I bet you can’t do it!

This EPIC series is about a futuristic dystopian world where death literally comes to collect you when it's your time to go. You'd expect for this dark series to be quite frightening to read, but the way Neal weaves in his diabolical sense of humour makes it a very fun and not so scary series at all. Lovers of dystopian, sci-fi and mysterious actions will love this. It's probably not one for the kids though as some parts are quite violent and there are very dark themes.

Watch the videos to learn about the individual books. I LOVE them, but I doubt that comes as a surprise as everyone knows how much I adore Neal Shusterman.

This book is for middle graders, so is a little younger than the books I normally love to read BUT I genuinely enjoyed it and love how heartfelt and real the story is. It is a very fun, quirky and simple read with an important lesson! But Shhhh... Don't let the kids know they're learning something.

A quick, two minute review of Jenna's truth by the amazing Nadia King!
Please feel free to like and comment on the video, let me know what you think of this fab book.

If you love pirates, adventure and non stop action this book is for you! I love Norman's crazy sense of humour and ability to set the scene so vividly in this very fun and easy to read adventure.

Watch the video for the quick review.

Josh Langley’s Book Find Your Creative Mojo focuses on overcoming self-doubt, procrastination fear and much more and it is truly incredible!
 
It was a very easy book to read and digest because of the bold headings, sections with bullet points and big writing. Find Your Creative Mojo is full of wonderful tips to help the reader get out of their own way and start working towards their goals and start believing in themselves. Throughout the book there are lots of cute and quirky comics and inspirational quotes. Three of my favourite quotes from the book are:
‘Life is short, make art and love’,
‘There is no such thing as perfection’ and
‘Open your Heart, Open your head, Give Space, Give Thanks’
 
I definitely recommend this amazing book for ages 12+! It is a great read for anyone who is needing a bit of inspiration, motivation or a good pep talk!! It is not the type of genre that I typically read but I absolutely loved this book and have written down a bunch of goals that I AM going to achieve within the next 12 months, I’ll keep referring back to this book when I’m feeling a bit down and out about my progress.
 
Here’s the link to check out this book and others by Josh Langley:
https://joshlangley.com.au/
 
I’m looking forward to checking out Turning Inside Out
 
Now make sure to go hug your Cat ;)

This was without a doubt, the most epic month EVER! So many amazing authors, so much inspiration and almost too many laughs, my belly and cheeks were literally sore all month.

Have a look through, read the posts, watch the videos and be prepared to learn about the awesomeness of these fabulous authors and how they earned their success. If you love writing and reading, you'll feel inspired and uplifted by these brilliant humans who shared their stories with us.

I couldn't possibly be more grateful for this amazing opportunity and to be able to share this with you.

I hope you enjoy it.

Roald Dahl was an incredible Author and an inspiration to so many other authors too!

His book Matilda was the first chapter book I ever read. I was 4 years old when I read it and it took me 3 days to read because I just could not put it down!  Whilst reading it I always wanted to be like Matilda and I loved it so much because I could let my imagination run wild.
 
I have read nearly all of his kids books over and over again and they never get boring! Ever! I love his books because of how their vivid descriptions, friendly tone and quirky humour are never boring and never fail to amuse the reader and make them fall in love with the characters within the first few pages of the book.
 
Roald Dahl is also inspirational because of how he went out and met his fans which is amazing. Roald Dahl also served as a spy, an ace fighter pilot and a medical inventor in WW2! His writing career started in 1961 with James and the giant peach and he has written at least 34 books…can he be more awesome!!
 
And if you ever get a chance to chat to Norman Jorgensen ask him about the time he met Roald Dahl!! You won't be disappointed.
 
If you ever have a chance to check out his website or read his books take it you will not regret it his books are amazing!! Go read them!
https://www.roalddahl.com/home/