CBCA Shortlist for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on being selected for the

CBCA Shortlist for

Being Jimmy Baxter

a paperback middle grade for ages 10-14 published by Penguin Random House

4 July 2023

Being Jimmy Baxter has been shortlisted in the CBCA Book of the Year awards. It is a gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

A little less conversation a little more reading please! Congratulations Fiona!


New PB for Debra Tidball and Rae Tan

Congratulations to author Debra Tidball and illustrator Rae Tan on the upcoming publication of

Lights Out, Little Dragon

a hardback picture book for ages 3-6yrs published by HarperCollins

5 June 2024

What's a kid to do when a cheeky little dragon keeps them awake at bedtime? Ask the reader to help, of course, in this delightfully funny, interactive bedtime romp.

From award-winning Debra Tidball and talented newcomer Rae Tan comes a delightful book about one cheeky little dragon who is determined to beat bedtime.

A book reading and signing to celebrate the release of 'Lights Out, Little Dragon,' at Dymocks Neutral Bay on Saturday 22.6.2024 at 1.30pm. RSVP neutralbay@dymocks.com


Deborah Abela's The Book of Wondrous Possibillities shortlisted for Yabba/Koala Awards

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the Yabba/Koala Awards for

The Book of Wondrous Possibillities

Cover illustrated by Kristina Kister

a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12 published 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.

This is the 5th award for the book and the 2nd Yabba/Koala shortlisting.