New PB for Matt Shanks

Congratulations to author-illustrator Matt Shanks on the publication of

When the Mountain Wakes

a hardback picture book for ages 5-99 published by Affirm Press

26 August 2025

A sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, ‘When the Mountain Wakes’ is a classic in the making.

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Crystal Kite Award for Emma Quay

Congratulations SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner Emma Quay!

The picture book “Happy All Over” by author-illustrator Emma Quay is the winner of the 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, in the Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Division.

The SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards are presented annually for books that represent excellence in the field of children’s literature. The awards are peer-selected and voted on by SCBWI members.

“Happy All Over” is a hardback picture book published by ABC Books/ HarperCollins Publishers Australia

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New PB for Sally Barns and Noémie Gionet Landry

Congratulations to author Sally Barns and illustrator Noémie Gionet Landry on the publication of

How to Train a Dad

a hardback picture book for ages 4-8 years published by Affirm Kids

29 July 2025

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We'll start with the basics, like tea parties and bear hugs. Soon you will be unlocking trickier features, like dad jokes. By the end of this manual, you'll be equipped with a fully trained dad. Good luck!

Book Launch
A book launch will be held at the Launceston Library on Saturday 9 August, 2025. CLICK HERE to register.