1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 G'day, Mates! Our fearless leader, Julie Hedlund, recently returned from a month down under in Australia. Of course, there were stunning beaches and beautiful sights to see, but what we really want the tea on are the bookshops, libraries, and other fun literary adventures! (Seriously!) Julie discovered a vibrant book scene in Sydney, and she's ready to dish. Listen in to discover: What took Julie to Australia Who she met while she was there Why we say you're never alone as a 12 x 12 member How submissions to Australian publishers work The differences she noticed between the Australian and the North American kidlit markets Meeting the local SCBWI RA The Library of New South Wales Literary icon Pamela Allen How travel inspires creativity Picture book topics and trends in Australia The interactive Pamela Allen museum exhibit A read-aloud of Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen The literary field trip to a winery-restaurant-bookstore Her visit to P.L. Travers' house and the Mary Poppins statue Which American authors' books she saw in Australian bookstores &amp;nbsp; Books by authors mentioned in this episode*: Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen The Best Rangoli Ever by Sheena Garg Gapagap by Sheena Garg Boy in the Big Blue Glasses by Susanne Gervay and Marjorie Crosby-Fairall Ships in the Field by Susanne Gervay and Anna Pignataro Time for Bed by Mem Fox and Jane Dyer Possum Magic by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury Whoever You Are by Mem Fox and Leslie Staub I'm an Immigrant Too! by Mem Fox and Ronojoy Ghosh The Future Book by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris &amp;nbsp; Special thanks to Karen Henricks, Susanne Gervay, Sheena Garg, and Karen Robertson! If you enjoy the podcast, please like, subscribe, and review so other kidlit writers can find us! Thank you for listening! 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast https://sites.libsyn.com/603895 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41033885/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201551365