reading Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan July 1, 2025

Out Now: The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation

I’m very proud to have an essay included in The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, an inspiring, heartfelt and entertaining collection … View Post

Tristan September 18, 2018

Journey of a ‘Reluctant Reader’

I recently received a Facebook message from Kylie, the mother of a boy who suffers from dyslexia and has been very reluctant to read. … View Post

Tristan August 6, 2017

Byron Bay Writers Festival Kids Big Day Out

Byron Writers Festival’s Kids’ Big Day Out was held on the weekend. Hundreds of kids and parents in a big, white marquee next … View Post

Tristan March 5, 2017

Who Is Tom Weekly?

Tom Weekly is the main character in my kids’ book series, My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up, illustrated by funnyman Gus Gordon. … View Post

Tristan April 5, 2016

6 Reasons You Should Not Read the ‘My Life’ Books

I’m pleased to present this guest post by the star of the My Life books, Tom Weekly. Thanks Tom. 6 Reasons You Should Not … View Post

Tristan August 20, 2015

5 Books That Influenced the Writing of Two Wolves / On the Run

I believe that everything you read makes you a better writer, even if the book you’re reading shows you what not to do. … View Post

Tristan June 15, 2015

Sydney Writers Festival Primary School Days

Andy Griffiths, Jacqueline Harvey, Tristan Bancks backstage at Sydney Writers Festival. This year I was lucky enough to host Sydney Writers Festival’s Primary … View Post

Tristan April 30, 2015

Book Week 2015

The Children’s Book Week theme for 2015 is Books Light Up Our World. Book Week runs from 22-28 August. Here are 10 ideas and links … View Post

Tristan May 4, 2014

Book Week 2014

The Children’s Book Week theme for 2014 is Connect to Reading. Book Week is 16-22 August. I thought I’d share 10 ideas and links … View Post