Congratulations to author Alison D. Stegert on the Australian publication of Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies Cover illustrated by Micaela Alcaino a paperback middle grade for ages 10-14 published by Chicken House (UK) / Scholastic AU May 2024 (in Australia) At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. When she’s recruited into a league of young ladies guarding Queen Victoria, Winnie not only invents spy gadgets, she solves royal mysteries. This book was the 2021 winner of the Times | Chicken House | IET 150 ..read more

Book Launch update for Hazel Edwards and the publication of Author-preneurship Cover illustrated by Tess McCabe a YA paperback non-fiction for ages 12 to adult published by Amba Press June 2024 Apart from crafting words and books, or other creative work for specific audiences, this means learning the marketing, publicity, technological, legal and entrepreneurial skills to establish and maintain self-employment in the business of ideas. Strategies for youth self employment. Creativity is the fun of putting ideas together. Today, a creator needs to be an ‘authorpreneur’: an originator and a ..read more

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of Go, Eve, Go! Cover ilustration by Patricia Manfroi a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books June 2024 Eve is one of the best swimmers in her school, but at the annual district  competition, things don't go her way. She doesn't win any of the individual medals, but in the relay she finally triumphs with her three friends. Go, Eve, Go! is a decodable in the Sunshine Books Reading Road series Teamwork saves the day ..read more

Congratulations to author/illustrator Belinda Landsberry on the publication of Anzac Ted 10th Anniversary Edition a hardback picture book for ages 0-99 published by EK Books 6th March 2024 Anzac Ted might look scary, but there's more to this battered old bear than meets the eye. This is a story about the Anzac spirit and how, through loyalty and love, a teddy bear helped to bring our soldiers home.   Anzac Ted has been re-issued to celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a stunning new hardcover, a brand-new section on our friends, the Turks, and a How to Draw and Colour-in Ted page. This is ..read more

Congratulations to author Frances Mackay and illustrator Dotti Colvin on winning Wishing Shelf Book Awards - Book of the Decade for Baby Worries a paperback picture book for ages 6-8 self-published by Frances Mackay in 2022 The Gold, silver and bronze medal winners from the last 10 years of the awards were judged and Baby Worries was chosen as the winner. What a magnificent achievement! Zero worries here for this 10/10 ..read more

Congratulations to author Nathan Luff on the upcoming publication of Family Disasters: Road Rage Cover illustration by Chris Kennett a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8 and above published by Scholastic Australia 1 June 2024 After escaping an erupting volcanic island only to have their cruise ship intercepted by a cyclone, Jakob thought surely his family’s holiday troubles were over. But nothing so far has prepared Jakob for a horrendous family road trip! This looks like one wild drive ..read more

Congratulations to illustrator Susannah Crispe and author Isabelle Duff on the upcoming publication of The Real Cowgirl a hardback picture book for 4-8 year-olds published by Exile Publishing 5 June 2024 Sal wants to be a real cowgirl - brave, strong, wild, fierce and kind. She feels safe and strong at home, but she finds going to school is scary and isolating. A heart-warming story about being yourself and finding bravery through friendship. An inspiring story about the people – and animals – who make us brave, perfect for young readers who are struggling with nerves or anxiety. This looks go ..read more

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of Odd Fish Countdown Illustrated by Astrid Matijasevic a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books June 2024 This book counts down from 10 to 1 to find the oddest fish around. It looks at where they live, what they eat, what they look like, and other interesting facts about them. Odd Fish Countdown is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series. This looks fin-tastic ..read more

Congratulations to author Jessica Galatola and illustrator Jenni Barrand on the publication of Some Families Change a hardback picture book for 4-8 year olds published by Ek books for kids 1st May 2024 Some Families Change gently explores changing models of families and validates big feelings for little readers. Written in rhyme with beautifully illustrated images of diverse families, this book reminds us that the love of a family runs deep. Book launch - May 4th Harry Hartog Carindale This is a necessary story for library and home bookshelves not only to help children understand their own fam ..read more

Congratulations to author Max Hamilton and illustrator Catherine Meatheringham on the publication of Our Home a hardback picture book for 0-7 year olds published by Windy Hollow Books 1st May 2024 Our Home is a picture book about where children live in Australia. From a rugged coast to an outback station to a high-rise apartment, Our Home showcases the landscapes, families and communities that make up our homes in Australia. What a beautiful story to discuss similarities and differences with our children, and also what a home means to us ..read more