Award for Mark Carthew

Congratulations to Mark Carthew, the author of

The Thing That Goes Ping!

illustrated by Shane McG and published by Ford Street Publishing, which won the

2021 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award
(5 - 8 years category)

This whimsical picture book features the delight of wordplay through rhythmic narrative and evocative illustration. The engaging and playful story introduces the concept of onomatopoeia.

Congratulations - our hearts go ZING when we hear such news!

Award for Kaye Baillie

Congratulations to Kaye Baillie whose picture book

Boo Loves Books

won the 3-5 years category in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2021. This book was illustrated by Tracie Grimwood and published by New Frontier Publishing in May 2020.

The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards aim to promote children’s books as literacy tools, as well as raising awareness of the role of speech pathologists play in helping children develop language and literacy skills.

Rising Star Award for Kathleen Smart

Bravo and congratulations to Kathleen Smart on being awarded the

Rising Star Award in the Australian Game Developer Awards.

Find our more at Joy Everafter Stories.

The Rising Star Award is for people who have made significant contributions to the Australian Games Industry in the past 1 – 5 years. They have become invaluable members to the community and show immense talent in their field.

As Kathleen Smart says:

I make digital storybooks for children which feature diverse characters and are accessible to deaf or blind players. They are designed to increase children's empathy for strangers.

What wonderful recognition for a brilliant initiative!