New MG for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on the upcoming publication of

The Kindness Project

a middle grade paperback for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

May 2024

Four kids are given a project to make a kinder world, but they can't stand each other. Until they discover they have lots in common and rally together when one of them needs help, to create a magnificent kindness project.

Told in verse, The Kindness Project is a heartfelt look at four kids who navigate the sometimes tricky world of being a kid, and the power of friendship and family to help us and remind us we're not alone.

Book launch -

May 15: The Book Cow 47 Jardine St, Kingston ACT with Deb and Tristan Bancks
May 22: Where The Wild Things Are 191 Boundary Street, West End with Zanni Louise
May 23: Quick Brown Fox Bookshop 5/33 Carberry St Grange, Brisbane

Fingers crossed you can make it along to one of these book launches!

Award for Dr Danielle Camer and Tatsiana Burgaud

Congratulations to author Dr Danielle Camer and illustrator Tatsiana Burgaud on winning

Distinguished Favourite for the NYC Big Book Award 2023 and

Distinguished Favourite for the Independent Press Award 2024 in the Picture Book category (all ages)

Cover illustrated by Tatsiana Burgaud and Jessica McLure

Sophie Won’t Sleep

a self-published hardback picture book for 3 to 6 year olds published in 2021

These awards recognise quality books from around the world. Danielle has been invited to attend an awards ceremony in NYC in June to be presented with these awards, and was featured on a billboard in Times Square NYC.

Other awards for "Sophie Won't Sleep" in 2023:
Moonbeam Children's Book Awards WINNER (Gold Medal)
Purple Dragonfly Award WINNER (Honorable Mention)
The Golden Wizard Prize WINNER
Royal Dragonfly Book Award WINNER (Honorable Mention)
NIEA FINALIST (x2)
Story Monsters Approved WINNER

Treetop adventures are indeed ahead for Sophie the sloth with these outstanding achievements! Who would want to go to bed?

New PB for Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell

Congratulations to author Deborah Frenkel and illustrator Danny Snell on the upcoming publication of

The Truck Cat

a hardback picture book for ages 3 and above by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

01 May 2024

Tinka is a cat. Yacoub is his human. They live on a B-double tri-axle truck. But where is home, really?
A story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.

Looking forward to this important story from two incredible creators!