New YA novel for Diana Noonan

Congrats to Diana Noonan on the upcoming March publication of

Half My Life

Published by Auckand publisher OneTree House, in paperback

For ages 13+

Katie has a Greek father. He never talks about his past. When his mother is dying they travel to Greece and secrets are revealed. Katie begins to understand why her father is distant and unapproachable.

Half My Life has themes of disability, gender confusion and self-harm. Teachers notes have been done and will be free from the publisher’s website on publication.

Sounds (and looks) very engrossing - congrats again Diana!

Kesta Fleming's new junior novel

Congrats to Kesta Fleming on the publication of

Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making

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!

Hazel Edwards' gender diverse YA novel morphs into graphic novel

Congrats to Hazel Edwards and her co-creators Ryan Kennedy and Sam Orchard on the publication of

The Boy Within

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: