Debut PB for Jemima Parker and Karen Erasmus

Congratulations to author, Jemima Parker and illustrator, Karen Erasmus on the upcoming publication of

Poppy Makes Pockets

a hardback PB, for readers aged 4-8 (and anyone who loves pockets!), published by EK Books.

July 14th, 2026

Poppy picks up the most amazing things when she’s out exploring, but she’s missing something very important: pockets to carry her findings! Join Poppy and her community as she sets out to solve this problem with some crafty textile upcycling.

Pre-order this delightfully creative story HERE.

CAPO Arts Grant for Jemima Parker

Congratulations to author Jemima Parker on receiving the

2024 Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO) Urban Pantry Manuka Award

to help support the development of a contemporary fiction Young Adult manuscript.

Jemima is our incredible editor of the SCBWI Australia East Newsletter. Congratulations Jemima and we’re excited for your debut PB due 2025!