New MG for Kristin Darell and A.Yi

Congratulations to author, Kristin Darell and illustrator, A.Yi on the upcoming publication of

It's a Twin Thing: The Big Switch

a paperback MG, for readers aged 7-12 years, published by Penguin Random House.

4 August, 2026

Identical twins Abigail and Brooklyn are inseparable. But Abi is great at public speaking and Brook isn’t, and that's a problem. One crazy decision is about to change their lives in ways they never expected.

Book Launch

Kristin Darell will be talking about 'The Big Switch' and running a creative writing workshop at Warringah Mall Library on Sunday 16 August from 2–3pm.

Bookings will open soon via the Northern Beaches Library website and on Kristin's website!

This is Book Two in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell and can be purchased HERE.

You can also catch up with the girls in Book One of the series – The Break Up.

New MG for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author, Kristin Darell on the upcoming publication

It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up

a paperback MG for readers aged 8-12 years, with cover illustrations by Anne Yi, published by Penguin Random House

3rd February 2026

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected. For the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything will change.

Purchase “It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up” HERE, which is Book 1 in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell. Book 2 "It's a Twin Thing: The Big Switch" will be out in August 2026.

New JF for Kristin Darell and Laura Wood

Congratulations to author Kristin Darell and illustrator Laura Wood on the upcoming publication of

Taronga presents: Party Animals

a paperback Junior Fiction for ages 6-10 published by Penguin Random House

03 Sep 2024

It’s Ollie’s birthday. Sophia knows what he's getting but she's not allowed to tell! Will Ollie think she's ignoring his special day? Join the best friends as they discover the wild life of zookeeping at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

The ultimate animal adventure series from Taronga’s two Zoos and part of a publishing program supporting Taronga’s critical conservation work to secure a shared future for wildlife and people.

Launch details coming soon.

Another otterly terrific tail for Ollie and Sophia!