Huge congratulations to author and illustrator Anna Pignataro!
for her book The Heart of a Whale, published by Philomel Books / Penguin Random House US.
As Anna says on her blog:
It is such an honour and always wonderful when your book gets to have another life in another country. I am so happy that this book has been recognised and appreciated over on the other side of the world.
Congratulations to author and illustrator Julia Wakefield
who has been selected for the 2020 PBChat mentorship with writer and illustrator Brian Lies for her work in progress:
What an exciting opportunity, Julia! We wish you every success.
Congrats to Stef Gemmil (author) and Mel Armstrong (illustrator) on winning the prestigious
for their gorgeous picture book
Published by New Frontier Publishing, in hardback
For ages 3 - 6.
The Rubery Prize is a coveted international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges.
Excerpt from th judges’ comments: ‘This is everything a picture book should be. The story has universal themes that even very young children will be able to recognise.’
Obviously richly deserved - congrats again Mel and Stef!
