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!

Debut JF for Kim Rackham

Congratulations to author Kim Rackham on the upcoming publication of

Hannah Backwards

with cover illustrations by Heidi Cooper Smith

a paperback junior fiction for ages 6-10 published by Riveted Press

26 August 2025

When Hannah learns her BFF is moving away, her world changes. Her worry stone is always on hand, but a momentary burst of anger threatens everything. Hannah must make things right and find her way to a new beginning.

Book Launch - 1030-1130am on Saturday the 6th of September at Croydon Library, Victoria. Bookings requested here.

A heartfelt verse novel about change, friendship and new beginnings.

New book for Heidi Cooper Smith

Congratulations to author and illustrator Heidi Cooper Smith on the publication of

Too Many Ducks

a fiction picture book for 3-8 year olds published by Little Pink Dog Books.

One day, Alexander woke to find a duck waiting. As more arrived, his life overflowed with fun. But how many ducks is too many? A story about appreciating what you have, and making things right when friendship seems lost.