New JF for Melissa Garside and Lauren Mullinder

Congratulations to author, Melissa Garside and illustrator, Lauren Mullinder on the upcoming publication of

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe

a paperback JF for readers aged 7-10 years, published by Riveted Press.

16 June, 2026

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe is a fast, funny STEM-themed Australian junior fiction novel full of quirky inventions, thrilling problem-solving and remote-control mayhem.

Book Launches;
Thurs 9th July at 2:30pm - Wollondilly Library, Picton, NSW
Thurs 16th July at 2:00pm - The Book Cow, Kingston, ACT

This is Melissa's third book in the Lexie Moon series and can be purchased on pre-order HERE.

Debut PB for Reena Balding, Aunty Patsy Cameron and Belinda Casey

Congratulations to authors, Reena Balding and Aunty Patsy Cameron and illustrator, Belinda Casey on the publication of

In the Kelp Forest

a hardback PB, published by Magabala Books

A beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the beauty and strength of Country beneath the waves and celebrates the living kelp forests, their creatures, and deep Cultural knowledge of Tasmania’s First Nations people.

Purchase this absolutely stunning book HERE, which is co-written by SCBWI’s Regional Co-coordinator in Tasmania, Reena Balding.

New PB for Maura Pierlot and A. Yi

Congratulations to author, Maura Pierlot and illustrator, A. Yi on the upcoming publication of

Our Family Zoo

a hardback PB, for readers aged 3-8, published by Scholastic Australia

June 1, 2026

In a home bursting with animals, there's always room for one more.
But who will it be?
What's the perfect pet for a home already filled with lots and lots of fun and energetic animals?
The biggest and best surprise is just around the corner ...

Book Launch - Join Maura for some animal-themed festivities, food and fun at the launch of Our Family Zoo.

Sunday, 31st May, 11.30am at The Book Cow, Kingston, ACT.

Pre-order your copy HERE to find out who the new addition to the family zoo will be!