Karen Tayleur is looking for stories that speak to the experience of today's young readers. She is keen to hear from emerging writers and illustrators, or established creatives who are looking to break through a block or slump.
Wild Dog Books is a multi-award-winning Australian independent publisher of the best books for children and young people.
They publish beautiful picture books and brilliant non-fiction that children will devour.
"At Wild Dog we know the power of a great story told well, and we are wild about using story to get young readers excited. That’s why the Wild Dog list is where you will find the best children’s books on our environment, on our history, on our future and on everything in between.
Whether you are looking for the best book on a curriculum topic for a school project or something young readers will read for pleasure, you will find everything you need in our list of recommended and quality books."
Please, no rhyming text unless it is absolutely fabulous.
Karen Tayleur - Editor Assessments
Assessment Categories
- Chapter Books
- Early Readers
- Illustrations
- Junior Fiction
- Middle Grade
- Picture Book
- YA Writing
Last day to book
15 May
Feedback
No written feedback will be provided
Payment plans
If you want to set up a fortnightly payment plan, use the code CYA26 at checkout. A 15% non-refundable deposit is required upfront for payment plans, with full payment due before your session.
Please note that payment plans aren’t available for early-bird tickets, and each attendee may have one payment plan.
Assessment sessions important information
- In-person assessments are only available to in-person attendees, unless by prior arrangement.
- They are available only to conference, bootcamp, and Writers at Sea Retreat attendees.
- May be booked before the conference, but you must book for the conference by 15 May; otherwise, your session will be cancelled and not refunded.
- A $25.00 administration charge applies if you cancel before 15 May.
- They are non-refundable if cancelled after 15 May, unless we can resell the session.
