Teena Raffa-Mulligan's new YA novel

Congrats to Teena Raffa-Mulligan on the upcoming publication of

Monelli and Me

Published by Sea Song Publications, in paperback

For ages 13 - 17.

How do you find out who you are, and where you belong when everything you believed about your life is a lie? A suspenseful young adult novel of discovering secrets, a place of belonging, navigating friendships and family relationships.

To be released end of March. Books on Tour PR & Marketing will be running a book campaign for Teena and her novel across the media through April and May. For more info please visit here.

Great stuff - congrats again Teena!

New picture book for Kate Simpson and Jess Racklyeft

Congrats to SCBWI members Kate Simpson (author) and Jess Racklyeft (illustrator) on the publication of

Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King

Published by Allen and Unwin, in hardback

For ages 6 - 10.

The true story of Sister Alice Ross-King, who sailed to war in December 1914 and became the most decorated woman in Australia. Anzac Girl uses extracts from Alice’s actual diaries to provide a unique perspective on the struggles of war.

A much-needed female addition to the Anzac canon - congrats again Jess and Kate!

New picture book for Kaye Baillie

Congrats to Kaye Baillie on the upcoming publication of

Boo Loves Books

Illustrated by Tracie Grimwood

Published by New Frontier Publishing, in hardback

For ages 4 - 7.

Some dogs are shy and anxious, and so are some children. Can Boo and Phoebe turn their fears into a positive experience? A charming story of friendship between a shy little girl and a huge, gentle rescue dog.

Publication date: 1st May. Based on a true story which captured Kaye’s heart.

Delightful - congrats again Kaye!