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Tender Words For Big Issues
'Why I Wrote Amira’s Suitcase' by Vikki Conley. Get some insight into the CBCA Shortlisted title, Amira's Suitcase.READ MORE
We have lots of exciting new releases for 2016
With a new year comes new books. We have lots of exciting new stories to publish this year.February 2nd, 2016READ MORE
My Dad is a Bear shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Congratulations to Annie White and Nicola Connelly on their book My Dad is a Bear being shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards in the Children's Fiction categrory. We are so thrilled for them both.November 24th, 2015READ MORE
Interview: Karen Erasmus
Karen Erasmus moved to Australia from the UK in 2004 with her husband and two tiny children, and settled on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Previously a primary school teacher, she returned to studying art at Chisholm Institute after her third child.November 16th, 2015READ MORE
Cori Brooke is the guest presenter at the QLD Literary Competition Award
Cori Brooke was delighted to be a guest presenter at theIEU Qld and NTLiterary Competition Awards. Cori presented the awards and heard the first place finalists read a few minutes of their winning work. Cori said, "The depth of talent amongst the young writerswas very impressive." You can read Cori's speech here:QLD Literary Competition Awards Speech.October 20th, 2015READ MORE
Jake in Space: Saving Saturn out now!
We are thrilled that the next book in the Jake in Space series has been released. Congratulations Candice!May 29th, 2015READ MORE
Onesie Mumsie Competition
To win a copy of Onesie Mumsie and an animal onesie simply leave a comment naming an animal the little girl gets dressed up as.April 22nd, 2015READ MORE
Letter from Gallipoli
To commemorate the Anzac Centenary we have released a very special picture book based on the true story of a small boy's visit to meet Alec Campbell in 2001.April 21st, 2015READ MORE
Congratulations Nicola Connelly and Annie White
Congratuations to debut children's author Nicola Connelly and illustrator Annie White on their adorable picture book My Dad is a Bear being selected as a CBCA Notable Book in the Early Childhood catergory.April 14th, 2015READ MORE
Yellow Dress Day to be read on Play School
We are delighted to announce that Yellow Dress Day, written by Michelle Worthington and illustrated by Sophie Norsa, will be read on Play School on Wednesday, 15 April at 9.30am on ABCKids.April 2nd, 2015READ MORE
Kat Chadwick on illustrating What's In My Lunchbox
Born in Pahiatua, New Zealand, Kat completed a Diploma in Fine Arts (majoring in printmaking), then spent a few years exhibiting and travelling the world. In 1995 she moved to Melbourne to study Graphic Design at Swinburne University. After gaining an Honours degree, she worked at various Melbourne design studios before establishing her own business with her partner Andrew Budge. Since then Kat has refocused on her love of image-making.March 19th, 2015READ MORE
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