Big congrats to Taryn Bashford, who with SCBWI assistance has recently sold a 2 YA book deal! Her first novel is
to be published by Pan Macmillan
Taryn has persevered with writers' conferences, SCBWI workshops, plus competitions and workshops, and this is her just reward :-)
We look forward to publication day - congrats again Taryn!
Congrats to our hardworking ARA Deborah Abela for the publication of
Published by Random House Australia, in paperback
For ages 8 - 12
India Wimple can spell brilliantly. When her family suggest she enter the next Bee, India says she's not good enough. But they won't hear of it and encourage her to sign up.
A heart warming story about a girl who's too afraid to follow her dreams, and the family who help make them happen.
Great idea - sure it'll be yet another big hit for Deb!
Huge congrats to Matt Shanks, who with his first picture book has scored a 5 book deal!
is published by Scholastic Australia, in hardback
For ages 2 - 4
Come aboard with the Aussie animals on an adventure down the stream, as they all try to squeeze into a tiny boat. But look out, someone else is following too!
Matt is deservedly very excited. Look forward to the next 4 in the series Matt!
