New PB for Corinne Fenton and Mark Wilson

Congratulations to author, Corinne Fenton and illustrator, Mark Wilson on the upcoming publication of

Racing Puffing Billy

a hardcover PB, for readers aged 3-8, published by Windy Hollow Books

July 1, 2026

The true story of a faithful dog named Jerry and his best friend, a driver on the famous Puffing Billy steam train. Rescued as a cold and hungry pup, Jerry soon became famous on Puffing Billy for racing the train.

Book Launch - Sunday, 5 July, 2026 at at 4.00 pm at Belgrave Book Barn, 1630 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, Victoria.

Purchase this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated book HERE.

New JF for Melissa Garside and Lauren Mullinder

Congratulations to author, Melissa Garside and illustrator, Lauren Mullinder on the upcoming publication of

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe

a paperback JF for readers aged 7-10 years, published by Riveted Press.

16 June, 2026

Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe is a fast, funny STEM-themed Australian junior fiction novel full of quirky inventions, thrilling problem-solving and remote-control mayhem.

Book Launches;
Thurs 9th July at 2:30pm - Wollondilly Library, Picton, NSW
Thurs 16th July at 2:00pm - The Book Cow, Kingston, ACT

This is Melissa's third book in the Lexie Moon series and can be purchased on pre-order HERE.

Debut PB for Reena Balding, Aunty Patsy Cameron and Belinda Casey

Congratulations to authors, Reena Balding and Aunty Patsy Cameron and illustrator, Belinda Casey on the publication of

In the Kelp Forest

a hardback PB, published by Magabala Books

A beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the beauty and strength of Country beneath the waves and celebrates the living kelp forests, their creatures, and deep Cultural knowledge of Tasmania’s First Nations people.

Purchase this absolutely stunning book HERE, which is co-written by SCBWI’s Regional Co-coordinator in Tasmania, Reena Balding.