Debut PB for Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Congratulations to author and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall on the upcoming publication

Emmie Builds Something New

a hardback for ages 4-7, which will be published in the US on 30th September 2025 by Red Comet Press, with the Australian version being published on 1st November 2025 by Affirm Press.

Join Emmie, a clever inventor living in her attic kingdom, as she battles a mischievous interloper with her ingenious creations, discovering that true friendship can emerge from even the most unexpected challenges.

Click HERE to purchase Marjorie’s debut book, which has been described as being an inventive, detailed, and unexpectedly tender book, which celebrates the power of imagination and the surprising places it can lead.

Sydney Book Launch:
1st November 2025, 10.30am at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe. RSVP: rachel@gleebooks.com.au

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.