Behind the Books with Charlotte Barkla

Behind the scenes of writing and publishing children's books.

Launched 3 years ago

Five things I learnt in Quilpie

Small planes and big-hearted communities.

Jun 14 • Charlotte Barkla

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How to Get to Heaven from Sydney

On making lemonade out of lemons.

May 21 • Charlotte Barkla

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Six Days in Shanghai

I was approached last year by an international school in Shanghai, enquiring if I’d be open to visiting their school for Book Week in April.

Apr 27 • Charlotte Barkla

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March wrap-up

A wrap-up of March... and some exciting events coming up later this year!

Apr 1 • Charlotte Barkla

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New year, new resolution

Better late than never

Feb 4 • Charlotte Barkla

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Book-tionary Round 5

A game, and a giveaway.

Dec 1, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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Book-tionary Round 4

You can do it!

Nov 26, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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Book-tionary Round 3

For the next few weeks, I’m trying something different…

Nov 18, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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Book-tionary Round 2

For the next few weeks, I’m trying something different…

Nov 10, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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Book-tionary

Round 1

Nov 2, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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Is it really October already?

It is! And I have a new book out.

Oct 9, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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It's publication day!

A new book and a kids' creative writing resource

Aug 31, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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I once spent six hours trying to get a refund for a smartphone case.

It wasn’t even that expensive.

Jul 27, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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June in 486 words

Peaceful hotels and Olympic-like reading events

Jun 25, 2025 • Charlotte Barkla

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