Congratulations to author Carla Fitzgerald on the publication of
a junior fiction book published on 2 August by UQP.
Harper's dad is the new prime minister. When he goes missing she must secretly take his place and decide on a new policy. Can she prove a kid can lead the country better than a grown-up?
To buy this intriguing book, find your nearest bookshop here.
Congratulations to illustrator Max Hamilton on the publication of
a non-fiction picture book for 5+ written by Claire Saxby and published by Walker Books.
An engaging addition to the Nature Storybooks series, Tasmanian Devil showcases different elements of the habitat, behaviours, and day to day life of one of Australia’s most famous marsupials.
To buy this fascinating book, find your nearest bookshop here.
Congratulations to author - and amazing SCBWI committee member - Deborah Abela on the publication of
a junior fiction book for 8 - 12 year olds published by Penguin Random House.
Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.
The Book of Wondrous Possibilities is about friendship, family and finding out you're braver than you ever thought possible. Oh and a Skymouse.
From my earliest memories, books have offered whole worlds of possibilities and been a safe haven. This book is my unapologetic tribute to books, bookshops, booksellers and librarians and how they save us when we feel lost.
You can watch the trailer here.
Join Deb for a fun afternoon of bookish wonder:
in Brissy at Where The Wild Things Are Bookshop on July 29
ONLINE at the State Library of NSW at 4 pm on August 2
Gleebooks Sydney 4-5pm on August 13
Dymocks Sydney City store, 424-430 George St on August 27.
