Congrats to Kesta Fleming on the publication of
Illustrated by Marjory Gardner
Published by Celepene Press, in paperback
For age 7+
Marlow Brown dreams of being a scientist, but when her chaotic home experiments drive Mum crazy, Marlow risks being banned from experimenting altogether. What can she do to keep on Mum’s good side while continuing to follow her dream?
Great stuff - congrats again Kesta!
Congrats to Hazel Edwards and her co-creators Ryan Kennedy and Sam Orchard on the publication of
For ages 12+ LBTQI
'The Boy Within' graphic novel, to be drawn by transguy Sam Orchard who has just received the NZCreative Award, is inspired by 2010 YA 'coming of age’ novel ‘f2m;the boy within’ by Ryan Kennedy & Hazel Edwards.
Diverse gender and language attitudes have changed since 2010 when Ford Street risked publishing. It is appropriate now for the 2 transguys to co-create this project inspired by the original book 'f2m;the boy within' the first co-written by an ftm (female to male).
Creative NZ has funded graphic novel 'The Boy Within' drawn by trans guy Sam Orchard in collaboration with trans guy & co-author of the original YA 'coming of age' 'f2m; the boy within' Ryan Kennedy. Sam drew origial Rooster Tails cartoon.
Fab project - congrats again Hazel, Ryan and Sam!
PS: Hazel’s latest book is in an interesting format. It’s a mini mystery for adults - Wed, Then Dead on the Ghan:
Congrats to Kerry Edward on her fab text and illustrations for
Self published, in hardback
For ages 3 - 8.
Keeping busy is this girl’s favourite thing. From taking her friends and Roxy the dog for a walk, to helping Mum and Dad around the house, she always finds fun ways to fill her day.
Sounds - and looks - great. Congrats again Kerry!
