Book World: Not Another Boring Literary Magazine - Issue 5

Book World Magazine - Issue 5

A celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the people shaping the future of children's literature and reading culture.In this special edition of Book World Magazine, we explore how stories shape childhood, legacy, and lifelong impact-through the voices of authors, illustrators, educators, and young readers.

Inside this issue:

• Ty Allan Jackson - On resilience, creativity, and reaching young readers
• Asher Packman - Reflecting on memory, legacy, and the stories we carry
• StoryFest - Australia's largest festival of children's literature
• Andy Geppert's SQUIGL Club - Book clubs and art for rural children
• Story Dogs - Reading support through trained school dogs
• Mark Cunich (StorySparks) - Live storytelling and child connection
• Liv Lorkin - Creating picture books through grief and honesty
• Tony Flowers - Travel-inspired illustration and visual stories
• Nat Amoore - Humour, middle grade fiction, and book joy
• Erin McClean - Colour, kindness, and Little Street Library
• Real Reviews by Kids - Honest reviews from young readers
• Librarian Spotlight - Vivienne from Durrington High School (UK)

Published bi-monthly by Book World Club, each issue explores the people behind children's books and the communities that support them. Perfect for readers, authors, educators, librarians, publishers, and anyone shaping the next generation of book lovers.