Feel Safe Feel Right Books

A ten year old boy asked me to write a book about a boy who was bullied in the toilets. This was way before I started writing kids books. 'I don't write books. I failed English at High School.' Some time after this encounter, I was driving along a road near where I lived and spotted a group of skylarking...Read More

Diversity in Literature

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

“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