• "His writings for children seem to take up where Milne left off, but are far more than pastiche. They’re funny, ingenious and somewhat subversive. Killips’ illustrations are of a high order. In other words, Killips is a talent to be reckoned with."

    – Phillips Adams OAM

    Phillip Adams AO, FAHA, FRSA is an Australian humanist, social commentator, broadcaster, public intellectual and farmer. He hosts Late Night Live, an Australian Broadcasting Corporation program on Radio National four nights a week. He also writes a weekly column for The Weekend Australian.

  • "Dear Martin, I enjoyed your reading and your fantastic poetry. You inspired me to write some myself. Your tips helped a lot. All in all, your funny books are great."

    – Adiv aged 9 Sydney

  • "Martin Killips is a natural and accomplished presenter and teacher in his chosen field of poetry. He is versatile enough to present to small groups through to audiences large enough to fill an auditorium."

    – Damien, NSW Schools Area Consultant

  • "Dear Martin, ...My real, real, real favourite poem was ”Black and White” because I too am black and white. Only I’ve lived in Australia all my life, but like you I speak English."

    – Jessica, aged 10