New book for Charlie Archbold

Congratulations to author Charlie Archbold on the publication of

The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat

a junior fiction book for 8 - 12 year olds soon to be published by Text Publishing.

Andy and Eli live in a small coastal town in far north Queensland. When Eli’s cousin is arrested for theft, they know he is innocent. Clues lead them deep into the mangroves where they find the evidence to save him.

The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat was short listed for the Text Prize.
It is an adventure which explores themes of friendship, bravery and justice for middle-grade readers.

Book launch: by Vikki Wakefield in Adelaide on 28 May.

New picture book for Kylie Covark

Congratulations to author Kylie Covark on the publication of

Tilly’s First Day Twist

a picture book co-created with Robin Tatlow-Lord and published by Little Book Press.

Tilly is super excited about her first day at school, until her tummy goes into a twist. Perhaps the superpowers that Mum gives her will help.
But can Tilly make them work?

SCBWI 101 zoom session run by SCBWI Australia West and open to SCBWI Australia East & NZ

SCBWI 101 Event: an invitation

 How to go about getting published can be confusing for first time authors and illustrators. 

You are invited to SCBWI 101, where you will hear about the many varied paths to publication, meet some awesome people and leave with a better understanding of the industry.

What we'll cover:

• Prepublication and steps you can take to give yourself the best possible chance.

• Traditional, Vanity and Self-Publishing – the pros and cons of each.

• Dos and Don’ts of the submission process.

• Hear from panellists Cristy Burne, Lorraine Horsley and Amber Moffat, about their publication experiences.

IN-PERSON SESSION (PERTH CITY)

When: 1–3pm, Sunday 1 May 2022.

Where: State Library of WA (Great Southern Room), Perth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis St, Perth.

Cost: SCBWI 101 is a free event for SCBWI Australia West members but registration is required here.

Access: The Great Southern Room is accessible via a lift then one flight of stairs. If stairs present a problem let Catherine Carvell know and she will organise lift access all the way.

Click HERE for the State Library of WA’s Covid-19 information.

ZOOM SESSION (ONLINE)

For those unable to attend in person, we will be running the session again (minus the panel) via Zoom. 

When: 1–2.30pm, Sunday 15 May 2022.

Where:  Online.

Cost: SCBWI 101 (Zoom) is a free event for members of SCBWI Australia West and also for members of SCBWI Australia East & NZ.

Please email renaehaywardauthor@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Contact Catherine Carvell with any other queries about this event: cjcarvell@bigpond.com