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Q and A with Patrick Shirvington, illustrator of Can You Find 12 Busy Bees?
We had a chat with Patrick Shirvington, illustrator of ...READ MORE
International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day is dawning and the team here at New Frontier will be leaving books all around Sydney to celebrate! On the 14thFebruary, instead of giving your loved one a rose, why not give them a book? After all, a book does not wilt, it does not require watering and it doesn’t bring on that awful bout of hay fever that ruins what could have been a romantic date.February 11th, 2014READ MORE
Spotlight on Amanda Francey
Amanda Francey is an illustrator based in Brisbane. She studied at Queensland College of Art and worked for over a decade in graphic design before returning to her childhood passion of drawing. Amanda's illustrations have appeared on cards, stationery and packaging, as well as gracing the walls of children's rooms all over the world. More recently, Amanda illustrated her first picture bookJonathan!.February 7th, 2014READ MORE
Happy Publication Day to Jonathan!
This gorgeous picture has just been released. Written by Peter Carnavas and illustrated by Amanda Francey, Jonathan! has all the elements of a fun read. We just adore Jonathan!February 4th, 2014READ MORE
Winners of Christmas Colouring Competition announced
We had such a wonderful response to our Christmas Colouring Competition. Thank you to all those who entered. The walls of our offices are looking much brighter.December 4th, 2013READ MORE
Productions of Sarah's Heavy Heart & Last Tree in the city to tour Queensland schools in 2014
We are delighted that two of Peter Carnavas’s picture books, Sarah’s Heavy Heart and Last Tree in the City, will be adapted for the stage and touring Queensland schools throughout 2014.November 7th, 2013READ MORE
Tania McCartney and the Aussie Heroes series
Canberra based author Tania McCartney opens up about the writing process behind Caroline Chisholm, the latest Aussie Heroes book.November 6th, 2013READ MORE
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