Speech Pathology Australia Award and South Australian Literary Award Shortlist for Fiona Lloyd

Congratulations to author Fiona Lloyd on winning the

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award (8-10yo)

and being shortlisted for the

South Australian Literary Awards for

Being Jimmy Baxter

a middle grade novel for 9-14 year olds published by Penguin Random House

Cover illustrated by Katherine Brickman

04 July 2023

Being Jimmy Baxter explores topical mental health themes about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships and the magical music of Elvis.

This is an incredible achievement for Fiona’s debut middle grade. Fiona was also shortlisted for the CBCA awards!

New PB for Annie White

Congratulations to author and illustrator Annie White on the publication of

Clementine's Christmas

a hardback picture book for ages 3-6 published by New Frontier Publishing

10 September 2024

Christmas is always fun at Clementine's house.
But this year, when it's time to open presents, something isn't right!
Join Clementine and her family as they celebrate a Christmas that's a little bit different.

Have yourself a furry little Christmas with Clementine!

Whitley Book Award for Stephanie Owen Reeder and Cher Hart

Congratulations to author Stephanie Owen Reeder and illustrator Cher Hart on winning the award for

Children’s Investigative Zoology in the 2024 Whitley Book Awards presented by the Royal Zoological Society of NSW for

Sensational Australian Animals

a hardback non-fiction picture book for ages 6+ by CSIRO Publishing

01 February 2024

Explore the fascinating world of native Australian animals through the five basic senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Covering more than 145 truly astounding animals – from sharp-eyed whale sharks to sticky-bellied green tree frogs – Sensational Australian Animals showcases the strange things these creatures can do with their eyes, ears, noses, mouths and skin! Meet birds that laugh, frogs that quack and fish that sing.

What a sensational achievement for Stephanie and Cher!