2023 iBbY recognition for Allayne Webster

Congratulations Allayne Webster for being selected by iBby for an

Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities - 'Sensitive'

see here for details

A YA paperback for 11+ published in 2019 by UQP

International Board on Books for Young People - Category 2 - Portrayals of Disability. This section includes picture books, fiction, and nonfiction titles that depict people who are d/Deaf or have disabilities. Two Australian titles were selected.

'Sensitive' is about a teenage girl living with chronic atopic eczema. It was shortlisted for the 2020 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, and has since been published in Russia.

Fantastic recognition. Well done!

New PB for Dannielle Viera

Congratulations to author Dannielle Viera on the publication of

The Leftover Lemon Dilemma

a hardback picture book for 4 - 8 year olds published by Loose Parts Press February 2023

Illustrated by Paula Deuber

When Mandy finds herself with an abundance of sour lemons, she discovers a way to turn them into something sweet – with a little help from her neighbours. The Leftover Lemon Dilemma is a multicultural celebration of food and community.

Book launch at a date to be advised. Check here for updates.

New PB for Cinthia Del Grosso

Congratulation to author Cinthia Del Grosso on the publication of

Stella Couldn't Sleep

a hardback picture book for 3-8 year olds published by Bambini Media November 2022

Stella is a little girl with a big problem! She just can't get to sleep!

She turned this way and that...this way and that. She rolled on her side and then on her back. But Stella just couldn't sleep!

Stella Couldn't Sleep is a heartwarming story that will resonate with anyone with young children.