New JF for Tania Ingram

Congratulations to author Tania Ingram on the publication of

Aggie Flea is NOT a Liar!

illustrated by A.Yi

a paperback junior fiction for ages 7 plus, published by Scholastic Australia,

01 September 2023

Aggie Flea is a small girl with a BIG imagination! When a mysterious new neighbour arrives in the middle of the night, Aggie’s convinced he’s a vampire! Can she prove it? Or will everyone think she’s a liar?

Link to book trailer here.

Book Launch

Aggie Flea is NOT a Liar! Will be launched by Adam Cece at the Burnside Library on the 23rd September, 2023. For more information and to register interest here.

New PB for Sandra Severgnini

Congratulations to author/illustrator Sandra Severgnini on the publication of

Meet Mim

a hardback picture book for 4-9 year olds, published by EK Books

6th August 2023

The world of the shallow ocean seabed is brought to life in this story of the mimic octopus. The illustrations give a realistic picture of the sea creatures in this environment and how perfectly the octopus impersonates and outwits them.

What a fun octopus!

SCBWI Award for Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Congratulations to illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

SCBWI Summer Conference 2023 Portfolio Showcase Honor Awardee

The SCBWI annual Summer Portfolio Showcase is a career-launching opportunity for illustrators—a juried showcase which get their illustrations in front of the top publishing professionals working today. This year’s format was a three-image portfolio.

Portfolios were judged as a whole, not on any individual image. The judges were looking for:
Children’s book publishing appropriateness.
Consistency of a strong illustrative “voice” throughout.
Fresh and unique styles.

See here for details of the SCBWI Summer Conference 2023 Awards

Huge congratulations Marjorie from all of us!