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Ellie the Pug - How to Care for a Pug
Ellie the Pug tells us in her own words how best to look after your pampered pooch.READ 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
Hazel Edwards receives OAM for Literature
Congratulations to Hazel Edwards who received her OAM for Literature at Government House on the weekend.November 5th, 2013READ MORE
Tania McCartney on writing for the Aussie Heroes series
Tania McCartney is the author of Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant's Friend. It is the fifth book in the Aussie Heroes series.October 28th, 2013READ MORE
Watch Peter Carnavas sing as he launches The Boy on the Page
On Sunday Avid Reader bookshop in Brisbane hosted the launch of Peter Carnavas's poignant picture book The Boy on the Page. Since 2008, when Jessica's Box, Peter's first picture book was published, Krissy Kneen and Fiona Stager have joyously hosted a Peter Carnavas book launch every year.October 24th, 2013READ MORE
Meet Annie White
Beaumaris Books is holding an in-store event with the author and illustrator of Clementine's Walk.October 9th, 2013READ MORE
Would you read The Velveteen Rabbit at your wedding?
According to an article on the BBC website it is now common to veer away from traditional Christian wedding readings in preference for children’s books.October 8th, 2013READ MORE
Congratulations Janeen Brian and Emma Stuart
Congratulations to Janeen Brian and Emma Stuart!July 3rd, 2013READ MORE
Have you written a young adult book?
We are now accepting unsolicited young adult manuscripts!If you have ever dreamed of having your young adult book published, then send a short synopsis (no more than two pages) and the first three chapters of your manuscript to submissions@newfrontier.com.auBe sure to include the title, the total word count, biographical information and any current publishing credits.Keep in mind that if your submission has not received a response within three months, then it has been unsuccessful.July 2nd, 2013READ MORE
Congratulations to Hazel Edwards
Congratulations to Hazel Edwards on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to literature.June 11th, 2013READ MORE
Congratulations Stephen Pym
Stephen Pym is an avid nature lover and was delighted to team up with well-known author Gordon Winch to illustrate his latest picture book, Apollo the Powerful OwlApril 9th, 2013READ MORE
Congratulations Sophie Norsa
We first met Sophie a couple of years ago when she spent one week with us for her Year 10 work experience week .Peter Carnavas was on tour that week in Sydney and Sophie, already an adept illustrator, was inspired by Peter's charm and talent as she watched him present to schools and illustrate with style.April 9th, 2013READ MOREView by Category
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