Crystal Kite Honor Award for Ross Morgan

Congratulations SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Honor Winner Ross Morgan!

The picture book ‘Glow’ by author-illustrator Ross Morgan is an Honor Winner in the 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards for the Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Division.

A sumptuously illustrated and immersive picture book that speaks to memory, shared moments, and love beyond and between worlds.

Ross says: ‘Glow’ is my debut book as both Author and Illustrator. The story was created as a large collection of hand painted artworks on canvas, and bringing this picture book into the world is a dream come true.

‘Glow’ is a hardback picture book for ages 4+ published by Walker Books Australia

CLICK HERE to purchase the book.

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

CLICK HERE to purchase the book.

Finalist Award for Loraine Rushton, Adele Vincent and Andrew McIntosh

Congratulations to authors Loraine Ruston and Adele Vincent and illustrator Andrew McIntosh!

Their book

Shout It Out! Yoga Therapy for Emotional Resilience

was a finalist in the

Mind, Body and Spirit Category of the 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

‘Shout It Out! Yoga Therapy for Emotional Resilience’ is a hardback picture book for ages 3-10, published by Little Steps Publishing.

CLICK HERE to purchase the book.