New PB for Fiona Sinclair

Congratulations to author and illustrator Fiona Sinclair on the upcoming publication of

A Landscape of Letters - with haiku

a paperback non fiction picture book for ages 2-8 years published by Boolarong Press.

February 15th 2025

This is a splendid addition to the Australian haiku landscape, encouraging a new generation to actively observe the vibrant natural world around them and to capture those moments with the platypus, the rosella, and the wattle in thoughtfully selected words.

Haiku is an accessible creative pursuit, requiring few tools but an inquisitive mind – ideal for children exploring outside with their parents and teachers. Fiona’s watercolours complement the delicate beauty of her haiku, ensuring this as a treasured childhood book.

New NF PB for Beverley McWilliams and Julian Teh

Congratulations to author Beverley McWilliams and illustrator Julian Teh on the upcoming publication of

Cassowary Dad

a hardback picture book for ages 5-9 published by CSIRO

01 February 2025

Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after chicks isn't easy. When a cyclone tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family? A heart-warming tale about the magnificent Australian cassowary.

Book Launch - Saturday 8th February 2025 at Burnside Library, South Australia.

Magnificent dinosaurs of the bird world - we cannot wait for this one!

Women Writers of NSW award for Pamela Rushby

Congratulations to author Pamela Rushby on winning the junior section of

Women Writers of NSW awards for

The Mud Puddlers

a paperback middle grade fiction published by Walker Books

03 April 2024

Pamela Rushby's middle grade novel 'The Mud Puddlers' has won the junior section of Women Writers of NSW awards. Her historical fiction 'Those Girls' was commended in the adult section.

What an outstanding achievement!