Debut PB for Sally Barns and Anil Tortop

Congratulations to author Sally Barns and illustrator Anil Tortop on the upcoming publication of

Rock Dogs

a hardback picture book for ages 3-7 published by Affirm Press

30 July 2024

The Howlers are a rock 'n' roll band with big dreams. They get the chance to open for megastars HISS, but a huge mistake means the show might be over... can they find a way to rock on?

A story about teamwork, resilience and following your dreams.

Book Launch - Saturday 24th August at 10:30am at Launceston Library. Click here for more information and to join in on the fun!

This looks paws-itively rockin’!

New picture book for Anil Tortop

Congrats to Anil Tortup for her gorgeous illustrations for

Tippy and Jellybean

Written by Sophie Cunningham

Published by Allen and Unwin (Albert Street Books), in hardback

For ages 3 - 6.

This is the uplifting true story of a koala who saved her baby from a bushfire, and the dedicated vets who looked after them until they were healed and ready to go home.

The publisher will donate $1 from every copy of this book sold, to the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund to help fund emergency veterinary assistance and scientific intervention.

Great stuff - congrats again Anil!

New picture book for Anil Tortup

Congrats to Anil Tortop on her wonderful illustrations for

Bat VS Poss

Written by Alexa Moses

Published by Hachette, in hardback.

Meek the possum and her sisters three are happy living in the sprawling paperbark tree - until the day Squabbles the bat moves in. A story about sharing and making friends.

Looks enchanting - congrats again Anil!