New MG for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author, Kristin Darell on the upcoming publication

It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up

a paperback MG for readers aged 8-12 years, with cover illustrations by Anne Yi, published by Penguin Random House

3rd February 2026

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected. For the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything will change.

Purchase “It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up” HERE, which is Book 1 in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell. Book 2 "It's a Twin Thing: The Big Switch" will be out in August 2026.

New PB for Janeen Brian and Lucinda Gifford

Congratulations to author, Janeen Brian and illustrator, Lucinda Gifford on the publication

Are you the Easter Bunny?

a hardback PB for readers aged 3+, published by Harper Collins.

Told in rhyme and fun word-play, ‘Are you the Easter Bunny’ looks at the bilby, an endangered marsupial that is environmentally important to the arid regions of Australia while hinting at choices made at Easter.

Book Launch - Burnside Library, SA on February 14th and The Little Bookroom, Vic, on March 7th.

Hop along this Easter and purchase your copy of this beautiful book HERE.

New PB for Dimity Powell and Heidi Cooper-Smith

Congratulations to author, Dimity Powell and illustrator Heidi Cooper-Smith on the upcoming publication of

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh

a hardback PB for readers aged 4-8, published by EK Books for Kids

March 2026

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh is a poignant portrayal of families, belonging and Parasaurolophuses that recognises the delicate dynamics of foster care, focusing on just one of the many aspects of foster, kinship care and family hopping.

Purchase HERE and discover how foster child Tim finds what he’s been searching for in this gentle tale of love, family, humour and learning to bounce back.

Book Launch - Where The Wild Things Are - Saturday 28th March 2.00pm Brisbane
Emcee Yvonne Mes with author Dimity Powell and special guest, Byran Smith, CEO of Queensland Foster and Kinship Care. Includes reading, signing, a dino-licious afternoon tea, activities, games and prizes!