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Nicole Godwin's new picture book

November 14, 2018

Congrats to Nicole Godwin on the publication of

Billie

Illustrated by Demelsa Haughton

Published by Tusk Books, in hardback

For ages 5 - 8.

Join Billie the dolphin as she saves new friends from pollution, drift nets and much more.

This eye-opening story draws attention to the human-made dangers for dolphins and marine wildlife. It highlights the urgent need to protect our oceans.

So timely - congrats again Nicole!

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New YA fiction for Hazel Edwards

November 12, 2018

Congrats - yet again - to the amazing Hazel Edwards on the publication of

Fake ID
(in Tamil: Poli Adaiyalam)

Translated by Dr Meenakshi Haniharan

Published by Cre-A, in paperback

For ages 12+.

On the day of her Gran’s funeral, 14 year old Zoe discovers that her grandmother had for years had a fake ID. Zoe finds out about her relative’s political past. Fake ID is a family history mystery.

This is the first Tamil translation of an Australian YA novel. Launched by the Consul General in Chennai. Considerable support given by the universities of Madras, Deakin and Wollongong.

Sounds so different and intriguing - congrats again Hazel!

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Annie White's new picture book

November 12, 2018

Congrats to the talented Annie White on the publication of

What Should a Horse Say?

Written by Fleur McDonald

Published by New Frontier Publishing, in hardback

For ages 3 - 6.

Farmer Rochelle owns a funny horse who doesn’t know what to say.
A playful farmyard story full of animal friends and the noises they make.

If the cover is anything to go by, it’s bound to be a winner - congrats again Annie!

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