Congratulations to author Caroline Stills on receiving the Text Prize 2024 for A Gift from the Birds A middle-grade novel to be published by Text Publishing Late 2025 Caroline Stills has won the $10,000 Text Prize for her debut middle-grade novel A Gift from the Birds. Awarded annually, the Text Prize aims to unearth incredible new books for young adults and children by Australian and New Zealand writers. Congratulations, what an incredible prize and we cannot wait to read this book next year ..read more

Congratulations to author Sally Barns and illustrator Anil Tortop on the upcoming publication of Rock Dogs a hardback picture book for ages 3-7 published by Affirm Press 30 July 2024 The Howlers are a rock 'n' roll band with big dreams. They get the chance to open for megastars HISS, but a huge mistake means the show might be over... can they find a way to rock on? A story about teamwork, resilience and following your dreams. Book Launch - Saturday 24th August at 10:30am at Launceston Library. Click here for more information and to join in on the fun! This looks paws-itively rockin ..read more

Congratulations to author Carla Fitzgerald on the upcoming publication of How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five Cover illustration by Peter Baldwin a middle grade novel for ages 8-12 published by UQP 30 July 2024 Eleven-year-old Sam decides to break a world record. But breaking a world record isn’t easy. And things get even harder when someone close to Sam needs his help and he must decide: will he be good? Or be the best? Book Launch - All welcome at Gleebooks on 10 August at 3:30pm. Please RSVP to rachel@gleebooks.com.au This is the second MG for Carla, following How to be Prime ..read more

Congratulations to author Dr Danielle Camer and illustrator Maia Batumashvili on the upcoming publication of Squirrel Takes the Cake a hardback picture book for ages 4-8 published by Starfish Bay Publishing 5 August 2024 Chocolate is Squirrel's favourite cake, and he wants to gobble up all the pieces for himself. But his greediness turns his friends against him — and gives him a tummy ache! How can Squirrel fix this problem he's created? Follow @drdaniellecamer on Instagram for more information about upcoming book launches! Book Launch - Sydney: Sat 10th Aug at 11 am, Harry Hartog Bondi Juncti ..read more

Congratulations to illustrator Lara Porter and author Sam Squiers on the publication of Running with Wings a hardback picture book for ages 3-6 published by New Frontier Publishing 4 July 2024 Mimmi and Frankie dream of one day running in the biggest race in the world. But there are some challenges to overcome on the way there. A story about friendship, a journey and being the best you can be. Written in consultation with the CP Alliance this book has a powerful message - normalising rather than highlighting the representation of disability in children’s books. Book Launch - Author Sam Squiers ..read more

Congratulations to illustrator Vaughan Duck and illustrator Ashley Wall on the publication of The Day I Had a Dinosaur a paperback picture book for ages 2-7 published by MamaBear Books 27 May 2024 When Luke and his friends have “real-life” dinosaurs for a day, there can only be one outcome, the best-o-saurus day ever! Join these kind-hearted friends as they adventure through their day, ensuring that no dinosaur is left behind. A dino-mite prehistoric friendship adventure, with book three coming 2025 ..read more

Congratulations to illustrator Kristen Willis and author Laura Holloway on the publication of Peek-a-Boo Lottie a hardback picture book published by Five Mile Books 01 March 2024 Peek-a-Boo is played around the world in different languages and Lottie loves playing Peek-a-Boo most of all! Join Lottie as she makes friends around her neighbourhood and learn a few new words along the way. Book launch - Where The Wild Things Are Bookshop, West End, Brisbane The journey of this beautiful story has been wonderful to follow via Instagram including a window installation - we love to view the process ..read more

Congratulations to author Tania Ingram and illustrator Ruth-Mary Smith on the publication of Walls a hardback picture book published by Wombat Books 03 July 2024 Viking and Knight each believe they live on the best side of the book. When they can't agree, they build walls to keep their side 'safe' but they fail to see the danger that threatens both sides of the book. Wow, what a brilliant concept. Cannot wait to get our hands on this beauty ..read more

Congratulations to author Charlie Archbold on the upcoming publication of The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage A paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12 published by Text Publishing August 2024 Gloria the eclectus parrot is missing from the animal sanctuary, and Anna ‘not an anaconda’ has vanished from the library. Have they escaped? Were they stolen? When the Sugarcane Kids hear about the disappearances they know they have to investigate. An action packed sleuthing adventure set in the wilds of far north Queensland. Book launch - details below A fantastic title for little explorers ..read more

Congratulations to author Tania Ingram on the publication of The Other Shadow Cover illustration by Grace Felstead a paperback middle grade fiction published by Scholastic Australia 01 July 2024 Life has not been easy for Thomas since his dad died. His world seems to be falling apart. And then there's the Other Shadow. The shadow that doesn't belong to anyone. The shadow that wants to be Thomas' friend. Created by a child psychologist and writer, this tale looks to be deeply moving and relatable for children dealing with loss or change ..read more