Speech Pathology Australia Award and South Australian Literary Award Shortlist for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on winning the

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award (8-10yo)

and being shortlisted for the

South Australian Literary Awards for

Being Jimmy Baxter

a middle grade novel for 9-14 year olds published by Penguin Random House

Cover illustrated by Katherine Brickman

04 July 2023

Being Jimmy Baxter explores topical mental health themes about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

This is an incredible achievement for Fiona’s debut middle grade. Fiona was also shortlisted for the CBCA awards!

CBCA Shortlist for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on being selected for the

CBCA Shortlist for

Being Jimmy Baxter

a paperback middle grade for ages 10-14 published by Penguin Random House

4 July 2023

Being Jimmy Baxter has been shortlisted in the CBCA Book of the Year awards. It is a gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

A little less conversation a little more reading please! Congratulations Fiona!

Debut MG novel for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on her debut novel

Being Jimmy Baxter

a middle grade novel for 10-14 year olds published by Penguin Random House

04 July 2023

A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

Book Launch

Weds 19th July BookFace Erina Fair (Central Coast) 5.30 PM
Sat 22nd July Berkelouw Leichardt 1PM

Looks amazing!