New PB for Debra Tidball and Rae Tan

Congratulations to author Debra Tidball and illustrator Rae Tan on the upcoming publication of

Lights Out, Little Dragon

a hardback picture book for ages 3-6yrs published by HarperCollins

5 June 2024

What's a kid to do when a cheeky little dragon keeps them awake at bedtime? Ask the reader to help, of course, in this delightfully funny, interactive bedtime romp.

From award-winning Debra Tidball and talented newcomer Rae Tan comes a delightful book about one cheeky little dragon who is determined to beat bedtime.

A book reading and signing to celebrate the release of 'Lights Out, Little Dragon,' at Dymocks Neutral Bay on Saturday 22.6.2024 at 1.30pm. RSVP neutralbay@dymocks.com


New PB for Deborah Frenkel and Laura Stitzel

Congratulations to author Deborah Frenkel and illustrator Laura Stitzel on the upcoming publication of

100 School Days

a hardback picture book for ages 4+ published by Affirm Press

25 June 2025

The first picture book in Australia to explore the 100 days of school milestone – a perfect gift for new primary school students. Celebrate 100 days of school and look forward to an infinity of milestones to come!

Look for details for a Melbourne book launch!


New MG for Alison D. Stegert

Congratulations to author Alison D. Stegert on the Australian publication of

Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies

Cover illustrated by Micaela Alcaino

a paperback middle grade for ages 10-14 published by Chicken House (UK) / Scholastic AU

May 2024 (in Australia)

At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. When she’s recruited into a league of young ladies guarding Queen Victoria, Winnie not only invents spy gadgets, she solves royal mysteries.

This book was the 2021 winner of the Times | Chicken House | IET 150 Prize.  

How intriguing!