Fellowship for Andrea Rowe

Congratulations to author Andrea Rowe, recipient of the

May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Creative Time Fellowship 2024

The May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust promotes the creation of contemporary Australian children’s literature in the belief that children’s books, written and illustrated by Australians, are vital to the well-being, creativity and literacy of our children. See here for details.

What a great opportunity to spend stress free time creating!

New JNF for Frances Mackay

Congratulations to author Frances Mackay on the publication of

Mammals and Birds of Tasmania.

Cover illustration by Carolyn Daly.

This paperback junior non fiction for 5-10 year olds published by Frances Mackay is available September 2023.

A fun fact information book with printable activities exploring the amazing birds animals of Tasmania.

Book launch - to join the book launch team, click here.

So much I didn’t know, and I’m a Tasmanian!

New PB for Karen Tyrrell

Congratulations to author Karen Tyrrell on the upcoming publication of

Let’s Play

illustrated by Maddi Gray at Little Brother and Co

a paperback picture book for 0-5 year olds published by Play Matters Australia

to be released 11 October 2023

Join the fun! Play, sing and grow together. A family adventure for all.
Come discover all the fun and exciting ways children play. From supporting children's development, to the joys of playing together, there's plenty to celebrate about play!

Let's Play is a fun, engaging story for families to encourage Playing, Singing & Growing together. Let's Play supports the evidence-based Sing & Grow approach of strengthening family relationships, building capacity in parents to support their children's development.

Book Launch - MEET author Karen Tyrrell and Play Matters Australia for LET’S PLAY launch at the State Library of Queensland, the Parlour, Brisbane. Wednesday 11 October, 11-12 am. Storytelling, read along, children’s activities, colouring sheet, book signing and FUN!

Congratulations Karen. A beautiful book for all the family to enjoy!