New non fiction picture book for Andy Mia Kranz

Congrats to Andy Mia Kranz on her wonderful text and illustrations for

The Secret Home

Published by Secret Cave Projects, in hardback

For middle readers.

A true story and a fable, of the the author’s father when he was a boy and there was a war. Living in an underground room for three years, he and his parents survive with the help of kind, courageous strangers.

A story, told to her when she was a child by her grandfather, planted the seed of The Secret Home. Andy has also worked as a medical practitioner, maker of fine timber furniture and as a lecturer in health science.

Much needed in the current climate - congrats again Andy!

June Perkins' new poetry and story collection

Congrats to June Perkins on the publication of her collection - 19 poems and 1 story -

Illuminations

Illustrated by Ruha and Miniara Fifita

Published by Gumbootspearlz Press, in paperback

For ages 13+

This poetry and story collection captures the wonder of the act of creation, the burst of excitement associated with the birth of the new, and the challenge and sacrifice involved in bringing inspiration to fruition.

‘Boonah Morning’ has been included in The Red Room Poetry’s ‘In Your Hands’ anthology, to assist poets launching during the pandemic.
Also, June has been commissioned to read for ‘Panacea Poets’ on video for the Queensland Poetry Festival.

Great to see some poetry coming through - congrats again June!

Pamela Rushby's new junior novel

Congrats to Pamela Rushby on the upcoming publication of

The Mummy Smugglers of Crumblin Castle

Illustrated by Nelle May

Published by Walker Books, in paperback

For ages 9 - 12.

A thrilling tale of an orphaned heroine, a mysterious mist-shrouded castle in the fens, mummy unwrapping parties, a family of house-keeping cats and a thousand-mile journey up the Nile in (an illegal) search of ancient Egyptian mummies.

Release date: 1 July 2020.

Definitely a winner - congrats again Pamela!