Debut JF for Stephen Cibich

Congratulations to author Stephen Cibich on the publication of

The Secret of The Lighthouse

a self published paperback novel for 8-12 year olds released in September 2023

Cover artwork by Aiden Cibich

Struggling with the death of his father due to cancer, Sam’s grandparents decide to take him on a holiday to Mulloway Bay.
Staying in one of the original lighthouse cottages with his grandparents, Sam is mysteriously transported back in time.

Stephen wrote this while recovering from a stem cell transplant for a rare blood cancer. He is donating all profits to the Cancer Council of Australia.

To order this debut novel and support the Cancer Council of Australia send a message via this Facebook page.

A fabulous debut novel!

Debut PB for R. M. McGurk

Congratulations to author R.M.McGurk and illustrator Aleksandra Szmidt on the upcoming publication of

The Dinosaur Did It

a hardback picture book for 3-6 year olds published by Five Mile

01 December 2023

When Imogen blames an imaginary dinosaur for the mess she’s made at home, she thinks she’s gotten away with it - until the dinosaur turns up looking for answers.

Book Launch - TBC January 13th at Johnstone Park (next to The Dome - Geelong Library and Heritage Centre). Check author website for confirmation.

Congratulations on your debut picture book!

Award for Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville

Congratulations to author Andrea Rowe and Illustrator Hannah Sommerville on being awarded

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year

for their book

Jetty Jumping

a picture book for 5-12 year olds published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing

2021

Jetty Jumping has been awarded the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year for 5 to 8-year-olds. The Awards aim to promote quality Australian books that help children get the best, most literate start in life.

Jetty Jumping has been respected as being a captivating book combining a compelling narrative format with themes of bravery and emotion. It has served as an excellent resource for teaching a large range of concepts and higher-level language skills.

Congratulations on the award! This book was also the winner of the 2022 CBCA Picture book of the year early childhood!