New picture book for Jane Jolly

Congratulations to Jane Jolly on the publication this month of

Star of Anise

a fiction picture book illustrated by Di Wu and published by the National Library of Australia.

In the 1800s in Australia Sikh hawkers travelled the country selling their wares, from silks and spices to knives and forks. Annie and Arthur eagerly await the arrival of Bhagwan Singh and the secrets of star anise.

This fictional story is based on the Sikh hawkers in Australia with photos and images from the NLA archives.

A spicy reminder of our rich history …

New YA novel for Sophie Masson

Congratulations to Sophie Masson on the publication of her YA novel:

The Ghost Squad

published in February by MidnightSun Publishing.

Imagine a world like ours, yet jarringly unlike: the stunning world of The Ghost Squad. A bold, dynamic YA dystopian thriller, The Ghost Squad is a novel that will keep readers guessing – and keep them awake at night!

You can view the trailer.

Find more information on The Ghost Squad.

Prepared to be spooked!

New book for Alexa Moses

Congratulations to Alexa Moses on the publication of

Michaela Mason’s Big List of 23 Worries

a junior fiction book for 8+ due to be published by Scholastic Australia on 1 April.

'My secret worry list is the big boss of lists. Right now, there are 23 worries on it.' New school. New town. 23 worries. Can Michaela Mason handle it?

This book is on the list to read!