Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates stories for children. He has created over twenty books, many of which have been shortlisted or won awards. His work has been translated into many languages across the world and he has presented at many festivals and schools around Australia.

Peter’s first book, Jessica’s Box, was released in 2008 while he was working as a primary school teacher. Many picture books followed, including Last Tree in the City, The Children Who Loved Books and Blue Whale Blues. During these years, he also worked with other authors, most notably as illustrator for Damon Young’s series of children’s books.

After focusing on picture books for nearly a decade, Peter released his first novel, The Elephant, in 2017. The story, about a young girl and an elephant that nobody else can see, was shortlisted for five national awards and won the Children’s Book Award at the Queensland Literary Awards. The Elephant has since been sold to over ten territories across the world. His next novel, My Brother Ben, will be released in October 2021.

Peter lives in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with his wife, two daughters, a dog called Florence and a cat named Harry. He divides his time between writing and working as a teacher-librarian.

Find out more about Peter at:

Website: petercarnavas.com

Facebook: facebook.com/Peter-Carnavas-AuthorIllustrator-297527593640973

Twitter: @PCarnavas

Amy is a 9-year-old girl who always finds joy in reading. Her favourite books include Dork Diaries, Wimpy Kid, Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by Nat Amoore, Vincent and the Grandest Hotel on Earth by Lisa Nicol, and so much more. She can spend hours and hours reading and can’t stop turning one more page.

Not only books, art and ballet are also her great passion.  She won a Mayor’s prize for a Self-Portrait Drawing competition.

She also loves playing piano, practising Kung fu, creating new Lego designs, and making her signature scents of essential oil perfume with her mum.

When it’s not raining, she can usually be found riding her bicycle or exploring nature in the back yard with her little brother.

This episode, we have an awesome prize thanks to Pan Macmillan including a copy of Exit through the Gift Shop by today’s guest Maryam Master plus the brand new 143-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton and Girls in Boys Cars by Felicity Castagna for ages 12+.

Head to our WIN page and simply tell us a book that made you feel big feelings.

Enter your answer (or ask a parent to) by 5pm Tuesday 16th November to be in the running.