New PB for Stef Gemmill and Mel Armstrong

Congratulations to author, Stef Gemmill and illustrator, Mel Armstrong on the upcoming publication of

This Drop of Water

a hardback PB, for readers aged 5-9 years, published by CSIRO Publishing.

November 2026

Dive into the wonderful world of water! Follow along as Drop changes form – from a glacier to a cloud, from falling rain to drinking water. Watch Drop work hard to bring water and life to the world around us.

This Drop of Water brings the water cycle to life in a beautifully illustrated, fun-filled adventure and can purchased HERE.

New MG for Stef Gemmill

Congratulations to author, Stef Gemmill on the upcoming publication of

The Ghost Horse of Snowy River

a paperback MG for readers 8+, with cover illustrations by Tamlyn Teow and published by Wombat Books.

June 2026

A year after Georgie's horse-riding accident, she returns to the cattle station where she tries to overcome her fear of riding and save the hunted brumbies, led by the Ghost Horse. Could the ghostly stallion be her older missing horse?

Purchase this beautiful MG to follow this strong, relatable female protagonist who takes on a big challenge.

Stef Gemmil and Mel Armstrong win Rubery Book Award

Congrats to Stef Gemmil (author) and Mel Armstrong (illustrator) on winning the prestigious

International Rubery Book Award - Children’s Category

for their gorgeous picture book

A Home for Luna

Published by New Frontier Publishing, in hardback

For ages 3 - 6.

The Rubery Prize is a coveted international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges.

Excerpt from th judges’ comments: ‘This is everything a picture book should be. The story has universal themes that even very young children will be able to recognise.’

Obviously richly deserved - congrats again Mel and Stef!