REAL Awards for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela for being shortlisted

REAL Awards - KOALA, YABBA and KROC Awards

The Book of Wonderous possibilities

a junior fiction novel for 8-12 year olds published in 2022 by Penguin Random House

Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.

The book was also a CBCA Notable for the Book of the Year Awards 2023.

Voted for by the kids of Australia! Congratulations Deb!

New JF for Nathan Luff

Congratulations to author Nathan Luff on the publication of

Family Disasters: Crash Landing

A junior fiction paperback for ages 8 plus, published by Scholastic Australia

1 June 2023

illustrated by Chris Kennett

After a super embarrassing situation at school, Jakob decides the only way to escape the ridicule is to leave the country on a family holiday. But with his family, fresh humiliation is around every corner.

New PB for Andrea Rowe

Congratulations to author Andrea Rowe on the publication of

Sunday Skating

a hardback fiction picture book for 3-12 year olds, published by Hardie Grant

7 June 2023

illustrated by Hannah Sommerville

A story about beginner's self-doubt, stepping forward with courage, making mistakes, and the power of friendship. A story for the kids who skate, and the beginner in all of us

Book Launch - 11am June 11, 2023 at Antipodes Bookstore - wear your bright skate gear and come celebrate the launch of Sunday Skating, MC'd by Ken Williams from Reading with a Chance of Tacos.

Looks like so much fun. What a great message!