Young children can easily become distracted and lose interest in books, but Australian Children's Book Week 2026 (August 22–28) is a timely reminder of the importance of nurturing a love of books and reading from an early age. In an increasingly digital world, is it becoming harder to keep children engaged with books? In this podcast, we speak with a young author and his mother about how they developed a love of reading. We also speak to a children’s book writer about what they keep in mind when writing books for children.
