Susanne Gervay wins Lifetime Social Justice Literature Award

Congrats to our wonderful RA Susanne Gervay for being awarded a

Lifetime Social Justice Literature Award by the International Literacy Association

for her fantastic body of work!

Susanne's books, published by Harper Collins, which include I am Jack, Being Jack, Butterflies and Elephants Have Wings tackle bullying, disability, inclusion, blending families, war and growing up. They are endorsed by Room to Read, The Cancer Council, Life Education, anti bullying organisations and more, and cover age ranges from 5 - 18. 

The Social Justice Award ties in with Susanne's commitment to literacy, education and peace as Writer Ambassador for Room to Read, Role Model for Books in Homes, and Patron of Monkey Baa Theatre.

Richly deserved - congrats once again Susanne!

 

Jill Carter-Hansen shortlisted for Overland NUW Fair Australia Prize

Congrats to Jill Carter-Hansen whose wonderful illustration

Milking the Cash Cow

was one of 8 finalists out of hundreds of entries in the Overland NUW Fair Australia Prize.

It satirises the investment drive in a country where many cannot even afford to attend university. The prize is supported and funded by the National Union of Workers.

Richly deserved - congrats again Jill!

Maria Gill receives multiple shortlistings

Congrats to Maria Gill, for the all-round success of her non fiction

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

Published by New Holland Publishers (NZ) for ages 8 - 14

Illustrated by Marco Ivancic

This terrific showcase of 25 sporting heroes has been shortlisted for:

The 2015 LIANZA Awards
The Children's Choice at the NZ Children's Book Awards (non fiction category)
and
was selected as a Storylines Notable Book

What a haul - great stuff Maria!