New NF PB for Karen Tyrrell and Megan Forward

Congratulations to author Karen Tyrrell and illustrator Megan Forward on the upcoming publication of

Logan Then & Now

a paperback non fiction picture book for ages 4-8 published by Digital Future Press

21 October 2024

Martha, Jacob and Sweetie the sugar glider explore Logan’s indigenous and colonial past and present.
What surprises did they reveal?
They discover Logan’s attractions, the environment, parks and rivers.
Aligned with Australian Curriculum HASS: history, geography, maps, STEAM.

Commissioned by Quota Beenleigh Inc.
FREE teacher notes by Sue Warren here.

Book Launch - MEET author Karen Tyrrell and illustrator Megan Forward at LOGAN THEN & NOW book launch at Beenleigh Historical Village on 18 October, 5 pm.
Storytelling, puppets, children re-enacting story, book signing and FUN!

A beautiful and historically rich tale.




New PB for Karen Tyrrell

Congratulations to author Karen Tyrrell on the upcoming publication of

Let’s Play

illustrated by Maddi Gray at Little Brother and Co

a paperback picture book for 0-5 year olds published by Play Matters Australia

to be released 11 October 2023

Join the fun! Play, sing and grow together. A family adventure for all.
Come discover all the fun and exciting ways children play. From supporting children's development, to the joys of playing together, there's plenty to celebrate about play!

Let's Play is a fun, engaging story for families to encourage Playing, Singing & Growing together. Let's Play supports the evidence-based Sing & Grow approach of strengthening family relationships, building capacity in parents to support their children's development.

Book Launch - MEET author Karen Tyrrell and Play Matters Australia for LET’S PLAY launch at the State Library of Queensland, the Parlour, Brisbane. Wednesday 11 October, 11-12 am. Storytelling, read along, children’s activities, colouring sheet, book signing and FUN!

Congratulations Karen. A beautiful book for all the family to enjoy!

New JF for Karen Tyrrell

Congratulations Karen Tyrrell on the publication of

Andy & Ghost Boy

a paperback junior fiction for 7-11 year olds published by Digital Future Press

22 July 2023

Disaster magnet, Andy dreams of finding one true friend and his forever school but Ghost Boy, his rambunctious friend, sabotages everything. At Camp Discovery, a bully showdown results in disaster. Can Andy become the hero and save the day?

‘Empowers young readers with coping skills to bravely face challenges.’                                                                            - Alison Stegert SCBWI QLD
Features at Diverse Learners Symposium for teachers & Librarians, Brisbane 5 August. #anxiety
Shortlisted: SCBWI-Larrikin House Competition 2022.
Shortlisted: CYA Writing Competition- Published author 2022.

Book Launch - Join Karen Tyrrell and author Anna Byrd for Andy & Ghost Boy Party at Where the Wild Things Are bookshop, Brisbane. Saturday 22 July, 2.30 pm. Signing, prizes for best costume, reader’s theatre, activities, cupcakes!
Booking Link

Looks like a great story!