Stephanie Ward's debut

Congrats to Stephanie Ward on the publication of her first children's book:

Wally the Warm-Weather Penguin

illustrated by Vanessa Landin

Published by Forwards Press, in ebook format, isbn 9780989842303

for ages 1 - 4

Wally is an Emperor Penguin from Antarctica who is always cold. When he learns about the Galapogos Islands, he sets sail immediately in search of warm weather and discovers tap-dancing crabs, racing 100 year old tortoises and diving birds with blue feet.

Sounds great fun - well done Stephanie!

Amazing Hazel Edwards doco on Youtube

Ryan Kennedy has co-written his debut YA novel

2fm:  the boy within 

with Hazel Edwards. It's about transitioning gender, and is the first to be written by an actual ftm (female to male) author.

Published by Ford Street Publishing

Now a fascinating documentary dealing with reactions to this controversial novel has been produced and directed by psychologist Brian Walsh. In it another psychologist, Meredith Fuller, interviews Ryan and Hazel. This Kailash Studio production is available on Youtube.

For enquiries on the doco, or to obtain a full 25 minute version, contact Kailash Studios

What a fascinating project - congrats Ryan and Hazel!  

Wah

Sou

Second Engibear book for Benjamin Johnston

Congrats to Benjamin Johnston (illustrator) on the release of 

Engibear's Bridge

written by Andrew King

published by Little Steps Publishing, isbn 9781925117059

for ages 3 - 80!

Engibear is back for another job! The children at Munnagong Flats Public School decide on a dinosaur design for their new bridge. It's a big job, so Engilina, the city's Chief Engineer, asks her friends Engibear and Bearbot for help. Follow the team as they work through the year to create roar-inspiring attraction.
The follow up to the hugely successful Engibear's Dream.

The launch will be held at Strathfield North Public School on 30 October
as part of a whole Engineering Day being run for the students by the Engibear team, Robogals, The Science and Engineering Challenge.
Special guest:  Professor Alex Baitch, National President of Engineers Australia 

Sounds terrific and certainly a bit different - congrats again Benjamin!