New PB for Dimity Powell and Heidi Cooper-Smith

Congratulations to author, Dimity Powell and illustrator Heidi Cooper-Smith on the upcoming publication of

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh

a hardback PB for readers aged 4-8, published by EK Books for Kids

March 2026

The Boy Who Lost His Laugh is a poignant portrayal of families, belonging and Parasaurolophuses that recognises the delicate dynamics of foster care, focusing on just one of the many aspects of foster, kinship care and family hopping.

Purchase HERE and discover how foster child Tim finds what he’s been searching for in this gentle tale of love, family, humour and learning to bounce back.

Book Launch - Where The Wild Things Are - Saturday 28th March 2.00pm Brisbane
Emcee Yvonne Mes with author Dimity Powell and special guest, Byran Smith, CEO of Queensland Foster and Kinship Care. Includes reading, signing, a dino-licious afternoon tea, activities, games and prizes!