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New book in the My Dad series!

May 26, 2022

Congratulations to author Katrina Germein on the publication of

My Dad Thinks He’s a Pirate

a picture book for all ages illustrated by Tom Jellett and published by Walker Books.

Arrr! Dad is bringing a treasure trove of jokes to the beach. Whether it’s a ship he bought on sail or an earring that costs one buccaneer, it's shore to be hilarious! Yo ho ho. Prepare to be hooked!

My Dad Thinks He's a Pirate is the fourth book in the best-selling My Dad series.

In New Books Tags Katrina Germein

Highest accolade for Susanne Gervay

May 25, 2022

Huge news! Susanne Gervay is the winner of the prestigious

Crystal Kite Award

The Crystal Kite Awards are peer-selected - it’s the highest accolade. It’s the SCBWI members’-choice award recognising outstanding achievements.

Susanne is the recipient of the 2022 Crystal Kite Award for the Australia / New Zealand of SCBWI for her novel

Heroes of the Secret Underground

a powerful time-slip story inspired by the Susanne’s family in Budapest during the Holocaust.

As we all know, this book is particularly dear to Susanne’s heart, so this news is particularly precious. We are so thrilled for our brilliant and beloved leader.

Explore more about the novel at the HarperCollins website.

Find out more about the Crystal Kite Awards on the main SCBWI website.

CONGRATULATIONS, SUSANNE!

In Awards Tags Susanne Gervay

New book for Corinne Fenton

May 25, 2022

Congratulations to author Corinne Fenton on the publication of

Lionel and Me

a fiction picture book for 3 - 6 year olds illustrated by Tracie Grimwood and published by New Frontier Publishing

Maverick the golden retriever is living a very happy life with his family - until Lionel the miniature dachshund puppy arrives. Is there enough love to go round?

Book launch: 11 am Saturday 2 July, Collins Booksellers, Main Street, Croydon, Victoria
This will be a dog-friendly and free event but you will need to book a place.
Call (03) 9723 5577 or text 0409 872 326 or email Collins Booksellers.

In New Books Tags Corinne Fenton
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