Award for Lian Tanner

Congratulations Lian Tanner for being awarded

2023 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People for

Rita’s Revenge

a paperback junior fiction for 5-11 year olds published by Allen & Unwin

July 2022

The 2023 Russell Prize was awarded to 'Rita's Revenge', the story of a duck who has a secret longing to be a poet. 'Rita's Revenge' is a companion novel to 'A Clue for Clara'.

The shortlist was compiled by adults, including comedian Wendy Harmer. The winner was chosen by a panel of children.

Fantastic to be recognised by children. Congratulations Lian and of course, Rita!

New PB for Libby Hathorn

Congratulations to author Libby Hathorn on the publication of

Mother Earth

illustrated by Christina Booth

a hardback picture book for 5-15 year olds published by Lothian/Hachette

June 2023

Mother Earth is a thoughtful collection of Hathorn's poems celebrating the wonder of nature; and superb mostly double page illustrations done with sensitivity and aplomb by Christina Booth.

There will be Several launches from book talk to presentation, Sydney and Canberra. Check author website for details.

This is a beautiful book. Congratulations Libby and Christina!

New JF for Amanda O’Shea

Congratulations to author Amanda O’Shea on the publication of

Rocky

a junior fiction paperback for 8-12 year olds published by Forty South

October 2022

One day, Ollie finds Rocky, a one eyed, one- legged rooster. He takes him home… and, it’s a disaster. Rocky’s antics result in Ollie making a new friend and finding the courage to deal with local bully, Dirk Slavic.

We can all learn a lot from a one-eyed, one-legged raggedy rooster!