Gold Award Winner Frances Mackay

Congratulations to author Frances Mackay recipient of the

Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2022

with illustrator Dotti Colvin

a picture book for 3-8 year olds published by Frances Mackay in 2022

Baby Worries

Baby Worries is the Gold Award Winner for the 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards for Picture Books for ages 6-8 years. The Award is judged in the UK by children, parents and teachers.

Judges comments:
‘A fantastically funny story filled with amazing artwork! A
GOLD MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended!’
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

A fantastic achievement for a really funny book!

New PB for Debra Tidball

Congratulations to author Debra Tidball for the publication of

Anchored

illustrated by Arielle Li

a hard back picture book for 3-8 year olds published by EK Books

5 April 2023

The story of a big ship and little tugboat and the sustaining and transformative power of being anchored in each other’s hearts, despite being oceans apart. It’s for anyone who spends time away from someone they love.

Launch details to be announced. Check here for updates.

New PB for Amelia McInerney

Congratulations to author Amelia McInerney for the publication of

Neil, the Amazing Sea Cucumber

with illustrator Lucinda Gifford

a hardback picture book for ages 4 plus to be published by Affirm Press

28 April 2023

A post-modern picture book mockumentary about a lowly sea cucumber called Neil. With deadpan text and hilarious illustrations, this riveting exposé about a very unlikely protagonist explores identity and self-perception and how mood and relationships can colour our world.

Amelia McInerney will be signing books all over Canberra and even some Sydney bookstores, and Lucinda Gifford will be doing the same in Melbourne bookshops. Keep an eye out.