New JF for Melissa Garside and Lauren Mullinder

Congratulations to author Melissa Garside and illustrator Lauren Mullinder on the publication of

Lexie Moon and the Space Day Disaster

a paperback for readers aged 7-10 years old, published by Riveted Press

Lexie Moon's latest invention—The Stellascope—promises to provide some daytime stargazing and make Space Day a global hit. But when her device is stolen, Lexie must outsmart the thief and bring back the sunshine before it's lights out for good.

Click HERE to purchase this stellar junior fiction book!

Grab your free tickets for their upcoming Book Launch at Camden Library, NSW, 10 am Saturday 20th September and Book Cow Bookshop, Kingston ACT, 11 am Saturday 11th October.

New MG for Neridah McMullin

Congratulations to author Neridah McMullin on the upcoming publication of

Keeper of the Octopus

a paperback fiction book for readers ages 8+ published by Walker Books Australia

October 1st 2025

Nine-year-old Pippy Cockelbiddy is the descendent of a long line of Keepers – the Keeper of the Octopus, responsible for the giant octopus who protects the fisherfolk of the village.

Click HERE to purchase this rollicking, seafaring adventure story, that is an engaging, heartfelt and imaginative - magical realism from the award-winning author of Evie and Rhino.

BOOK LAUNCH - Thursday 2nd October 2025, 5pm @ Blarney Books, 37 James Street, Port Fairy.

New PB for Karen Tyrrell and Megan Forward

Congratulations to author, Karen Tyrrell and illustrator, Megan Forward on their upcoming publication of

Rosewood Then & Now

a paperback picture book for ages 4-10 years old, published by Digital Future Press and commissioned by Jenny Stubbs from Rosewood History Group.

Follow Meg, Alfie and Thelma the dinosaur to discover Rosewood’s unique past. From pre-historic times, the Yagara people to the development of mining, farming, the timber industry, and the town itself.

CLICK HERE to purchase this interesting book and support the 150th anniversary of Rosewood State School. Free teacher notes and fun kids activities will also soon be available.

BOOK LAUNCH - Meet the creators at Rosewood State School on 13th September at 1:30 pm, where there will be fun activities, storytelling, puppets, costumes, children re-enacting the story and book signing.