Steve Heron

Diversity in Literature

Posted on 26 06, 201926 06, 2019

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Some thoughts by Steve Heron OAM What is diversity? It is the state of being diverse. Der. Diversity: Variety, difference. Diversity in literature circles usually refers to stories featuring significant characters who identify as LGBTQ+, are people of colour, have disabilities, or are part of any other oppressed and/or underrepresented group. This includes anyone who has been colonised or stereotyped....Read More

Maximus – Snippet from CBCA WA April Newsletter

Posted on 29 04, 201929 04, 2019

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“Steve Heron’s talk about his book Maximus caught me off guard. His explanation about an angry young boy finding a friend in a magpie was really touching and I found myself thinking about equity versus equality for students with these issues.” Thank you Beck Borona for your wonderful words after my presentation at the CBCA WAs A Night With The Stars...Read More

Maximus Review From CBCA Reading Time Newsletter

Posted on 14 11, 201801 01, 2019

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Mitch is a Year Six student and everything sucks. He writes poems about how everything sucks, in fact. He is being bullied at school, and he’s no longer close to Ryan, a good friend. He sucks at footy in some ways, and while he is good at the game in other ways, it’s the sucky part that sticks with him....Read More

Latest Maximus Review from ReadPlus

Posted on 05 10, 201801 01, 2019

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You never quite know where the help or support you need is going to come from. This is exactly what happened to Mitch, as far as Mitch was concerned life sucked and that was just how it was. Through an incredible friendship with the most unlikely character Mitch was able to start seeing life in a different way. He was...Read More

Maximus Review #Bookweek

Posted on 20 08, 201801 01, 2019

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Review by Ted Witham Illustration by Tash Macfarlane Eleven-year-old Mitch feels a little out of place when his Fly In – Fly Out dad’s behaviour becomes erratic. Mitch makes friends with an ailing magpie, whom he names Maximus, and they heal each other. This inventive novel deals with themes of self-esteem, family love and first love with tenderness and skill....Read More