Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity

Episode 166 May 06, 2025 00:28:30
Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity
The HYBRID Author
Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity

May 06 2025 | 00:28:30

/

Show Notes

Christopher Cheng dwells in an inner-city Sydney terrace and writes fiction and non-fiction for children full time. He taught in city and outback schools for a number of years and at Taronga Zoo. He is Co-Chair of the International Advisory Board for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and has a Master of Arts in Children’s Literature. He presents to people of all ages at schools and festivals worldwide. His many picture books include 'Bear and Rat,' lovingly written for his amazing wife Binni, and illustrated by Stephen Michael King. 'OneTree,' illustrated by Bruce Whatley, shortlisted in the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, and is a CBCA Notable Book.

In the 166th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short nonfiction for authors, chats to Christopher about: 

https://www.chrischeng.com/ 

 

Other Episodes

Episode 12

November 12, 2021 00:56:03
Episode Cover

Creating Online Courses For Kids With Josh Langley

How do you turn your book or books for children into an online program? First by defining what problem you are solving for children...

Listen

Episode 65

March 09, 2023 00:30:23
Episode Cover

You'll Make a Wonderful Parent, Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds with Jasper Peach

Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and editor. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dismantling of...

Listen

Episode 126

May 09, 2024 00:34:08
Episode Cover

Just Write For Kids Picture Book 'Our Australian HeART' With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson

Rachael Robertson is an author, illustrator and educator. She is passionate about engaging children in art and literature in a fun and interactive way.  ...

Listen