New NF PB for Beverley McWilliams and Julian Teh

Congratulations to author Beverley McWilliams and illustrator Julian Teh on the upcoming publication of

Cassowary Dad

a hardback picture book for ages 5-9 published by CSIRO

01 February 2025

Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after chicks isn't easy. When a cyclone tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family? A heart-warming tale about the magnificent Australian cassowary.

Book Launch - Saturday 8th February 2025 at Burnside Library, South Australia.

Magnificent dinosaurs of the bird world - we cannot wait for this one!

Women Writers of NSW award for Pamela Rushby

Congratulations to author Pamela Rushby on winning the junior section of

Women Writers of NSW awards for

The Mud Puddlers

a paperback middle grade fiction published by Walker Books

03 April 2024

Pamela Rushby's middle grade novel 'The Mud Puddlers' has won the junior section of Women Writers of NSW awards. Her historical fiction 'Those Girls' was commended in the adult section.

What an outstanding achievement!



Fellowship awarded to Helen Edwards

Congratulations to author Helen Edwards on being awarded the

SA Literary Fellowship and SA History Trust grant

This is a mid-career Fellowship with the SA State Library, supported by Writers’ SA, and a grant from History Trust of South Australia to research and write her magical historical middle-grade novel, A Light on the Rocks.

Read more here.

This is a magical achievement and we are intrigued by your title and genre!