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Me, Santa and Technology
Angela Perrini, the illustrator of Santa's High-Tech Christmas, tells us a little bit about her relationship with Technology and shows us how she starts of...READ MORE
Giuseppe Poli celebrates the release of his first picture book
Giuseppe Poli has been drawing since he was a young child. He studied children’s book illustration under Philip Blythe at Arts Academy Queensland.Hootie the Cutie is his first book.April 7th, 2014READ MORE
Marking the centenary of World War I
This year marks the centenary of World War I. Many books have examined the impact of the war both on those who fought and those who were left behind.March 3rd, 2014READ 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 MOREView by Category
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