New MG for Deborah Abela

Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on the upcoming publication of

The Kindness Project

a middle grade paperback for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House

May 2024

Four kids are given a project to make a kinder world, but they can't stand each other. Until they discover they have lots in common and rally together when one of them needs help, to create a magnificent kindness project.

Told in verse, The Kindness Project is a heartfelt look at four kids who navigate the sometimes tricky world of being a kid, and the power of friendship and family to help us and remind us we're not alone.

Book launches

15 May, 5pm: The Book Cow 47 Jardine St, Kingston ACT with Deb and Tristan Bancks
22 May 6:30pm: Where The Wild Things Are 191 Boundary Street, West End with Zanni Louise
23 May 4pm: Quick Brown Fox Bookshop 5/33 Carberry St Grange, Brisbane

Fingers crossed you can make it along to one of these book launches!

New PB for Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell

Congratulations to author Deborah Frenkel and illustrator Danny Snell on the upcoming publication of

The Truck Cat

a hardback picture book for ages 3 and above by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

01 May 2024

Tinka is a cat. Yacoub is his human. They live on a B-double tri-axle truck. But where is home, really?
A story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.

Looking forward to this important story from two incredible creators!

Debut PB for Margeaux Davis

Congratulations to author and illustrator Margeaux Davis on the publication of

What Stars are For

a hardback picture book for 6-10 year olds published by Affirm Press

30 April 2024

Henry spends his nights exploring the world alone and wondering one thing: what are stars for?
One morning, he decides to come out of his shell and ask someone.
This is a moving story about curiosity, courage and finding friendship.

Congratulations on your debut picture book as author/illustrator, Margeaux. A mesmerising cover for a gorgeous story with universal themes.