New MG for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author, Kristin Darell on the upcoming publication

It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up

a paperback MG for readers aged 8-12 years, with cover illustrations by Anne Yi, published by Penguin Random House

3rd February 2026

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected. For the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything will change.

Purchase “It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up” HERE, which is Book 1 in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell. Book 2 "It's a Twin Thing: The Big Switch" will be out in August 2026.

New PB for Janeen Brian and Lucinda Gifford

Congratulations to author, Janeen Brian and illustrator, Lucinda Gifford on the publication

Are you the Easter Bunny?

a hardback PB for readers aged 3+, published by Harper Collins.

Told in rhyme and fun word-play, ‘Are you the Easter Bunny’ looks at the bilby, an endangered marsupial that is environmentally important to the arid regions of Australia while hinting at choices made at Easter.

Book Launch - Burnside Library, SA on February 14th and The Little Bookroom, Vic, on March 7th.

Hop along this Easter and purchase your copy of this beautiful book HERE.

Lauren Saunders - 2026 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustration Exhibition - Winner!

Congratulations for Lauren Saunders who was selected as one of 75 winners of the 2026 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition!

One of the longest-standing and most successful initiatives of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the Illustrators Exhibition was established in 1967 as a showcase for discovering new talent and has accompanied the evolution of the illustration world for decades.

After reviewing 317 finalist submissions, the international jury selected 75 illustration sets, created by 75 artists from 31 countries and regions around the world.

For the 2026 edition, 4,158 illustrators submitted a total of 20,790 artworks from 94 countries and regions.

The Illustrators Exhibition offers unparalleled visibility for the selected artists. At the end of the fair each year, an international tour begins, bringing the works to major cultural venues in leading capitals and cities around the world over the following two years.

CLICK HERE to see the 2026 Winning Illustrators.

Lauren says: The news came as an absolute surprise (I'm still in shock!), and I feel very overwhelmed, honoured and proud. I am so excited that my illustrations will be exhibited in Bologna! I am now planning to go to the fair in April, which will be such a dream come true for this little aspiring illustrator.

Huge Congratulations Lauren!