New book for Dimity Powell

Congratulations to Dimity Powell on the upcoming publication of

This is My Dad

a picture book for 4-8 year olds illustrated by Nicky Johnston and published by EK Books.

Leo’s normal love of show and tell turns to dread when he is asked to talk about his father, who he has never known. Leo’s solution is ingenious and heart-warming, proving that families come in many shapes and sizes.

THIS IS MY DAD is inspired by teacher-librarians who noticed the lack of stories reflecting children who have never known a ‘father figure’. The story explores this family dynamic experienced by millions of children, in a positive and creative way.

Book Launch: Saturday 9 April 2022 at the Avid Reader bookshop, West End, Brisbane, QLD. Hosted and launched by Megan Daley. Visit the Avid Reader Events page or their Facebook Page for details.

New book for Lyn Lysaught

Congratulations to Lyn Lysaught on the publication of

Maisie and the Mermaids

a picture book for 3 - 6 year olds illustrated by Daniela Frongia and published by Inhouse Publishing.

Maisie's latest adventure takes her to an underwater world of princess mermaids, a stolen treasure chest and a terrifying giant octopus. Can she help the princess mermaids recover their treasure or will her underwater adventure end in disaster?

This is book 4 in the Maisie picture book series.

New book for Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Congratulations to illustrator - and SCBWI ANZ committee member - Marjorie Crosby-Fairall on the publication of

Summer Blue

a hardback fiction picture book written by Trudie Trewin and published by Scholastic Australia.

Marley and Moses lived in a place where the heat crept up and smothered the days in stifling stillness. And stayed and stayed.
A captivating story of a searing Australian summer and waiting for the welcome relief of rain.

A good new book is like a cold drink on a hot day - bravo, Marjorie and everyone involved in this new title.