This episode is part two of Emma's chat with Erin - this time, they're talking texts (how's that for alliteration!) for readers in Years 9 and 10. To view Erin's suggestions, check out the VATE Village website: https://www.vate.org.au/vate-village. To get in touch with Emma to talk texts or make suggestions for upcoming episodes of VATE Village, email [email protected].

Erin is the owner of The Kids' Bookshop and a practising Teacher Librarian. She spent almost 10 years working in publishing, followed by many years as a children's bookseller and librarian. Erin has been a judge for the CBCA Awards, is a regular contributor to Books + Publishing and was recently appointed to the board of the Melbourne Writer's Festival. Erin specialises in books for early years, primary and secondary readers. You can find The Kids' Bookshop here: https://www.thekidsbookshop.com.au/