Deborah Abela's The Book of Wondrous Possibillities shortlisted for Yabba/Koala Awards

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the Yabba/Koala Awards for

The Book of Wondrous Possibillities

Cover illustrated by Kristina Kister

a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.

This is the 5th award for the book and the 2nd Yabba/Koala shortlisting.

New MG for Alison D. Stegert

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 Prize.  

How intriguing!

Book of the Decade Award for Frances Mackay and Dotti Colvin

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!