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The Australian Collective Stand Rights Catalogue features a broad variety of published titles from around Australia, produced and selected by a range of Australian publishing companies.
Works listed in the catalogue may examine a variety of diverse ideas, issues, viewpoints and cultural perspectives. Inclusion in the catalogue does not represent endorsement of individual views or titles by the Australian Publishers Association.
Allen & Unwin is Australia’s leading independent publisher and we’re regularly voted Publisher of the Year. We champion leading and emerging Australian, New Zealand and First Nations creators. Our children’s list, from newborn to YA, is sought for its quality, vision and courage, and publishes around 70 new titles each year.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PERFECT PET
Ali Rutstein, illustrated by Tommy Doyle
Choosing the perfect family pet is easy with this simple guide ... OR IS IT? A very funny, anarchic picture book that will appeal to kids who are longing for a pet ... as well as parents who are trying to avoid one. While the text says one thing, the illustrations say quite another!
• Gloriously energetic illustrations with broad appeal.
• Perfect for pet-owners, pet-wanters, and anyone who loves mischief and mayhem!
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book 3–6 years
INTO THE ICE: REFLECTIONS ON ANTARCTICA
Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch
Go on an extraordinary journey with two of Australia’s most celebrated creators as they share their reflections on Antarctica: sketches, writing, paintings, journal entries, their own and others’ from the early age of exploration through to present day. A book for explorers and dreamers of all ages.
• A fascinating and personal exploration of the stories, people and history that make Antarctica such a special place.
• High interest, low word count, multimodal with a mix of original writing and artwork along with historical quotes and illustrations.
FORMAT: HB, 96pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book Non-Fiction 8–14 years
BRAVEPAW
AND THE CLAWSTONE OF ROTWOOD MIRE: BRAVEPAW 2
L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland? Titch and Huckleberry have followed their hearts … right into the path of a terrifying swamp monster. Maybe their hearts aren’t to be trusted? Maybe Titch isn’t Bravepaw after all? Bravepaw or not, Titch is not about to give up!
• A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure series full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship.
• For kids who love Wings of Fire, Deltora Quest and Willow, and anyone who loves small furry creatures being very brave.
FORMAT: PB, 192pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Illustrated Junior Fiction 7–11 years
THUNDERHEAD
Sophie Beer
Authentic, captivating, memorable and deeply funny, Thunderhead is a heart-squeezing and hopeful illustrated middle grade novel about music, disability, friendship and fandom — beautifully told with humour, art and joy. Perfect for fans of Wonder and Lenny’s Book of Everything
• A rich and entertaining visual reading experience with B&W illustrations throughout and carefully curated song playlists introducing each chapter.
• Based on the author’s personal experience of living with brain tumours, surgery and being hard of hearing.
Morgan Pickford is kind yet flawed, naïve and sensitive, determined and courageous. He is keen to make a friend and to please his dad. But sometimes the simplest of things are the hardest to achieve. When Morgan makes a friend at school, he is delighted but wary of his father’s opinion.
• A life-affirming novel that shines light on masculinity, friendship and family from an internationally acclaimed, bestselling author.
• Explores serious issues such as toxic masculinity, family violence and equality with a light touch.
FORMAT: PB, 288pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: YA 12–18 years
COMES THE NIGHT
Isobelle Carmody
A superb near-future YA fantasy, featuring a reluctant hero on an epic quest into an alternative world, Comes the Night is full of secrets, high stakes, peril, deceptions and dreamwalkers. It comes from Australia’s ‘queen of YA fantasy’ Isobelle Carmody.
• From the internationally acclaimed and best-selling author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Gathering.
• Future-world tech, psychological intrigue, high-stakes action and a male protagonist exploring the fascinating world of lucid dreaming.
FORMAT: PB, 480pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: YA Fantasy 14–18 years
ANIMAL DREAMING PUBLISHING
www.animaldreamingpublishing.com | Trudy King | publish@animaldreaming.com
Animal Dreaming Publishing, based in Australia, specializes in mind-body-spirit books, oracles, and affirmations. Our dedication to quality is evident in meticulous editing and captivating design, ensuring our titles meet the highest standards.
In her debut children’s publication, Australian artist Hilary Herrmann brings magic to the page. Her whimsical and gentle oil paintings, coupled with Frieda Herrmann’s original storytelling, set imaginations alight and create a rich and complex world.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 36pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Children’s Picture Book
CELTIC DEVOTIONAL
Caitlin Matthews
Celtic Devotional is for all who want to find and follow their spiritual pathway. A combination of existing and newly composed prayers, blessings and ceremonies for people of all traditions or none, this much-loved devotional uplifts and accompanies the daily round through the seasons of the year.
• Respected author of over 80 titles, in 35 different languages
• Celebrated authority on the Celtic Spiritual Tradition
• This revised edition addresses the Northern and Southern hemisphere.
FORMAT: PB (Flexibound), 152pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Mind, Body, Spirit/Religion
MILK THISTLE MOON MESSAGE CARDS Anita Inverarity
Acclaimed artist Anita Inverarity honours and supports your unique journey through words and imagery infused with mythology and ancient knowings. Each card is a portal to an enchanted realm where compassionate guides wait to share their love, encouragement, insight and positivity.
• 70 cards with 24-page booklet
• Other publications include Universal Folk Oracle and Universal Folk Tarot
Exisle Publishing is an independent Australian publisher of non-fiction, covering a broad range of subject areas including self-help, health, history and children’s books. We work with people who have substantial expertise in their fields, making sure that the text they produce is easily accessible and fun to read.
BEATING BURNOUT
Mike McKinney
With over 25 years’ experience, clinical psychologist Mike McKinney guides you through the reasons behind burnout, offering effective, practical ways to manage and prevent burnout to create a more balanced future.
• A new approach to help the individual reader by addressing personality traits.
• A valuable resource for professionals, HR departments, partners of those experiencing burnout, psychologists, counsellors and life coaches.
FORMAT: PB, 232pp RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ CATEGORY: Self-Help
THE HAPPINESS TRAP CARDS
Dr Russ Harris
For anyone struggling to find genuine joy in life, The Happiness Trap Cards provide a radically different pathway to authentic happiness. With each card, you’ll learn new techniques for dealing with difficult emotions, engaging fully in what matters, and living a truly fulfilling life.
• Written by world-renowned ACT expert Dr Russ Harris, a major figure in the ACT community and author of the million-copy bestseller The Happiness Trap.
• Written in relatable language to appeal to anyone looking to find genuine happiness.
RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ, French World, German, Italian, Romanian CATEGORY: Self-Help
DOGS & US
Gareth St John Thomas
Deepen your understanding of the human-dog relationship with this fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise and play.
• Unique in the pet book genre, Dogs & Us combines gorgeous photography with current research, writing and quotes about the human-canine relationship.
• Presents research in an accessible, light and engaging way.
FORMAT: HB, 144pp RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ CATEGORY: Gift books
GENERAL LUCIAN K. TRUSCOTT
Professor Glyn Harper
The book explores the life of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least celebrated, US combat commanders of World War II. The book traces Truscott’s rise, highlighting his unique record as the only US officer to command military formations from regiment up to a full army.
• New, succinct and fast-paced biography. Includes detailed accounts of key moments in several theatres of war including North Africa, Southern France, Sicily and mainland Italy.
• Uses previously unpublished photographs and other new materials.
FORMAT: HB, 196pp RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ CATEGORY: History
THE HUMONGOUS HUMDINGLE FAMILY AND THE TINY HOUSE
Michelle Wilson and PJ Reece
Meet the Humdingles! There’s Grandma and Grandad, Mum and Dad, the children and the pets … and they all live under one tiny roof. It’s squashy and noisy, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. A story about minimalism, multi-generational living, and the importance of appreciating what we have.
• A joyful representation of multigenerational living, highlighting the importance of family connections, teaching children that possessions don’t equate to happiness.
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ CATEGORY: Picture Book
ROSIE’S GARDEN
Olivia Coate and Samantha McLelland Rosie loves nothing more than spending time in her neighbourhood garden. But when it’s destroyed to make way for a skyscraper, Rosie has to take some very brave action to save the day. An inspiring story about nature, community, and standing up for the things that are important to us.
• Explores themes of sustainability in a way that is understandable for children aged 3–7.
• Realistically highlights that change is inevitable, but through creative solutions there is hope for a positive future.
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex US, UK, ANZ CATEGORY: Picture Book
THE LAST SEED KEEPER SERIES
Paul Russell
In a barren world that has forgotten about nature, Ivy ekes a living from the rubble of the past, while Skyler lives above the clouds in a haven of technology. But when Ivy makes a shocking discovery, the two girls are thrown together by the fallout. Can they uncover the key to building a new world?
• A timely and urgent book that explores a worst-case scenario of the climate crisis, with an emphasis on hope and collaboration.
• Provides upper middle grade and early YA readers with a complex, dynamic plot, without the themes of romance and violence.
www.finpress.com.au | Simon Finnigan | admin@finpress.com.au
Fin Press offers support to authors seeking to publish self-help, educational and informative books. Works that inspire and transform are warmly welcomed. A soon to be released children’s book series based on memory techniques typify our niche.
THE GOLDEN ORCHIDS
Andrew Hartley
After being cruelly evicted by the wicked mayor, a once feared pirate journeys into a world of mysticism, danger, and excitement. Horrible Harris will confront old enemies, unlock ancient secrets and discover that his greatest adventures are yet to come. An epic story for the ages.
• Unique Protagonist: The story features a 400-year-old pirate.
• High-Stakes Adventure: Involving lost treasure, arch enemies, non-stop action, danger, and enchanted lands.
• Mystical Elements: Magical encounters with mystical forces and ancient secrets.
FORMAT: PB, 204pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia CATEGORY: Young Adult
THE AUDACIOUS KIDD
Simon Griffin
Master criminal Bertie Kidd unveils his astounding rise to notoriety, exposing a secret dark world spanning all realms of crime. Dubbed criminal royalty, he’s feared and revered over five decades, authentically portraying his lifelong path. This captivating read offers unparalleled insight into today’s criminal realm.
• A must read for true crime enthusiasts.
• Unlocking the gateway to decades of crime and unresolved mysteries.
• This gripping read offers the truest insight into a life of crime on shelves today.
FORMAT: PB, 325pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: True Crime
WARREN WALTER WOODCOCK
Simon Griffin
Delve into the uproarious chronicles of Warren Walter Woodcock, a charming bon vivant. Once a tennis ace, shrewd bookie and life’s triumphant conqueror, he embraced each day like a finale and came out unscathed. In life’s chaotic game, he aced every set — no racquet needed.
• A must for tennis lovers looking to recount the glorious days of the golden era.
• This hilarious story will have you laughing from beginning to end.
FORMAT: PB, 336pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Biography
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FREMANTLE PRESS
www.fremantlepress.com.au | Alex Allan | aallan@fremantlepress.com.au
Fremantle Press is an independent publisher of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, based in Western Australia. We’re excited to bring you our diverse range of talented storytellers and to introduce you to our list of engaging, accessible and entertaining new books.
GERALDINE
Andrea Thompson
The world isn’t ready for Geraldine, but that doesn’t matter to her. Across three continents, she kicks and scrapes against a society that doesn’t want her before making her mark on the music industry and becoming the woman she always was.
• Geraldine is the story of a gender-diverse woman who changes the world because she refuses to let it change her.
• A clever, frank and funny coming-of-age story by a gender-diverse writer whose day job is as a music journalist.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 352pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fiction
THE SKELETON HOUSE
Katherine Allum
When Meg puts her foot down on having a third kid, gets a job and is empowered by the book group meant to keep her in her place, her marriage disintegrates. Set in a tiny Mormon community, this is a novel about the fierceness of mother-love and the power of never forgetting who you really are.
• The Skeleton House won the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award.
• Set in small town Nevada, it pulls back the layers of family, exposing the complexities of marriage and motherhood when you must fight to keep your own identity, no matter the cost.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 320pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fiction
SPINNING AROUND: THE KYLIE PLAYLIST
Angela Savage and Kirsten Krauth
Internationally renowned music icon Kylie Minogue is the musical muse for this sparkling new anthology in which twenty-four writers use one of her songs as a springboard for new and original pieces of work.
• Includes both established and emerging Australian writers from First Nations and diverse cultural backgrounds, a third of whom identify as LGBTQIA+.
• Covers songs from her 1980s Stock Aitken Waterman days all the way to her latest album Tension
• Genres include crime, memoir, poetry, speculative fiction and sci fi.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 320pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fiction Anthology
A WRECK OF SEABIRDS
Karleah Olson
When Briony first meets Ren, he is standing in the freezing sea at the edge of their tiny town. Ren has returned to be with his dying father. Briony can’t leave, hoping that Sarah, her missing sister, will one day reappear. How many secrets in this town have been swallowed by the brooding sea?
• Shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award, this is a confronting and compelling read from the very first chapter.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 320pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fiction
PRIZE CATCH
Alan Carter
When Roz Chen’s wife is killed in a hit-and-run on a lonely road, the grieving widow begins to wonder if it is accidental after all. SAS veteran Sam Willard is hoping for a fresh start with a job at a salmon farm. But as allegations of old war crimes surface, he and Roz form an unlikely alliance.
• Carter won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction, was longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award and shortlisted for the UK Crime Writers Debut Dagger Award.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 312pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Crime Fiction
JASPER CLIFF
Josh Kemp
The outback town of Jasper Cliff is a place where people have a habit of vanishing — and it is where Lachlan’s brother Toby was last seen. As Lachlan drives north to look for him, he is drawn into the foreboding, timeless landscape of the East Pilbara and to a place called The Rift.
• From the winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction and the Dorothy Hewett Award for Best Debut Fiction. Jasper Cliff was shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award.
• This gothic thriller reveals the scars of a colonial legacy on the rarely portrayed extreme outback landscape of the Pilbara.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 240pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Crime Fiction
CUTLER
David Whish-Wilson
Paul Cutler is on the trail of a missing Australian scientist, and undercover on a Taiwanese distant-water fishing vessel, when he realises his investigation points to a slew of much darker crimes.
• Praised by Tim Winton as ‘a ripping page-turner about shameful secrets just across the horizon’.
• David’s crime novels have been published in Europe and shortlisted for a number of major Australian awards.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Crime Fiction
HARDIE GRANT CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
www.hardiegrant.com/au/hardie-grant-childrens-publishing Evie Green | evegreen@hardiegrant.com
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is the children’s division of the largest independent publisher in Australia, and the home of innovative, inclusive and entertaining books. We have built our success on stories of kindness, diversity, resilience and courage to reflect the world we live in, and the world we want to build.
EBB AND FLO #1: OOPSY DAISY!
Laura Bunting and Philip Bunting
When Ebb accidentally squashes Flo’s beloved flower patch with a bunch of big rocks, Flo is sad. In fact, Flo is very sad. And she’s even, maybe, a little bit mad. Ebb feels very, very bad. Ebb wants to make it better but he can’t figure out how. Will Ebb find a way to make his friend happy again?
• A funny series for emerging and newly independent readers, carefully crafted to boost literacy.
• Relatable stories about the ups and downs of friendship.
• Designed to complement school readers, and perfect for home or the classroom.
FORMAT: PB, 48pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Younger Readers
BIG
TROUBLE #2: BIG TROUBLE WITH AN OLD FART
Lachlann Carter and Douglas Holgate
The hilariously spooky Big Trouble series is back with Maddie and Clare’s second adventure in Dead End! Can they beat a prehistoric mutant fart gas from zombifying everything in Dead End, including their own dad? Will Terrible Chicken finally rule the world? And how do you defeat killer pineapples?!
• A dventure Time meets Twilight Zone with a dash of Goosebumps.
• Three inter-linked stories in every B ig Trouble book is high-value and action-packed to keep readers at every level glued to the page.
• Perfect for distractible or low-competency young readers who need shorter story arcs.
FORMAT: PB, 208pp RIGHTS: World ex Danish CATEGORY: Junior Fiction
WAITERS IN ELEVATORS
Dylan Shearsby and Amanda Shearsby
A brilliant picture book about the importance of gratitude, manners and kindness, all wrapped up in a hotel adventure that kids will want to read again and again.
• A book kids will love, full of funny characters and read-it-again storytelling.
• An important message of gratitude at its heart, especially for those in service industries.
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
SCOTTY AND THE SCOTTIES
Gabriel Evans
In Scotty’s family, a scottie is a scottie, no matter what you look like. But when everyone looks the same, acts the same, and does all the same things, can you ever truly be your own scottie, too? This is a sneakily funny picture book about togetherness, independence and unconditional love.
• From Australian author-illustrator Gabriel Evans (CBCA Notable A Human for Kingsley and CBCA Shortlisted Norton and the Bear).
• Funny, irresistibly silly and extremely cute. this distinctive story about scotties is sure to be a family favourite.
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
TOO SCARED TO SLEEP! A TALE OF TWO SNAILS
Shaun Micallef and Jonathan Bentley
Tucked up inside their tree-trunk house, two small snails are too scared to sleep – and their father is running out of patience! But is it just the wind spooking them … or is there something lurking outside? This Halloween picture book will surprise and delight the whole family.
• Hilariously silly and just the right amount of spooky!
• A riotously entertaining and relatable bedtime story, from the creative duo behind awardwinning Tales From A Tall Forest
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
THE BOOKSHOP ON LEMON TREE LANE
Mike Lucas and Sofya Karmazina
A little boy adores visiting the old bookshop down Lemon Tree Lane with his grandpa — its nooks and crannies and its endless stories. That is, until the day the owners box up the books, take down the shelves and lock the doors, and the bookshop is no more. But then something wonderful happens …
• This lyrical story celebrates the best places in the world to buy our books — bookshops!
• Charming, cosy story about connection, featuring a lovely grandfather and grandchild spending time together.
FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
INKED
Karen Wasson and Jake A. Minton
Dive into this hilarious full-colour graphic novel about the unlikely friendship between a pompous octopus and the 12-year-old kid who wants him to go away!
• The first release from Figment, Hardie Grant’s new dedicated graphic novel imprint!
• This funny odd-couple friendship story is surprisingly sweet and emotional, as Sid and Otto slowly develop their friction into a strong bond.
Winner of the 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Australian Indigenous people tell the oldest surviving stories in the world. The Community-led publishing of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) centres lived Indigenous experience, sharing the languages, stories and voices of today for future generations.
THE MOON STORY
Marshia Cook
A perfect bedtime story, this stunningly illustrated book follows a family from Fitzroy Crossing as they go camping under the moon and stars. The illustrations for this book were produced in workshops with ILF Lifetime Ambassador Alison Lester, and children’s author and publisher Jane Godwin.
• Bilingual, written in Kimberley Kriol and English.
• A QR code on the book allows readers to listen along to the story as they read.
• Books written in first languages are more accessible and encourage greater familiarity with books and reading.
FORMAT: HB Picture Book, 24pp RIGHTS: World ex AUS CATEGORY: Children’s Picture Book
WHERE’S MY MINYA MARLU?
Mia
Speed
‘Follow me and let’s find my Minya Marlu!’ Marlu (kangaroo) is looking for her minya marlu (little kangaroo/joey). Will garliya (emu), wardu (wombat), dyilga-marda (echidna) or any of the other animals be able to help her? A comforting story for the littlest reader.
• Created by talented 18-year-old Wirangu woman as a language resource for kids in her community.
• Written in English with some Wirangu words, and a glossary at the back.
• A QR code allows readers to listen along to the story as they read.
FORMAT: Board Book, 16pp RIGHTS: World ex AUS CATEGORY: Children’s Board Book
BAGAN, BARRA BARRA, MIRRIWARR
Tyran Uddin and Kayden Wellington, with Kirli Saunders and Jaz Corr Long, long ago, after the Dreaming, two Yuin boys go exploring on a bidhu (mountain) in search of food. They meet with animals of the bagan (land), barra barra (sea) and (mirriwarr) sky, who teach them about being on Country, connecting to the land and to each other.
• Written by boys aged 12 and 13, incorporating words from the Dhurga language.
• Input of high-profile workshop leader: author and artist Kirli Saunders OAM.
• A QR code allows readers to listen to the story, and a glossary decodes the Dhurga words.
FORMAT: HB Picture Book, 24pp RIGHTS: World ex AUS CATEGORY: Children’s Picture Book
INSPIRING PUBLISHERS / ASPG
www.inspiringpublishers.com | William Webster | inspiringpublishers@gmail.com
Inspiring Publishers are independent publishers, specialising in publishing; selfhelp, gardening books, business books, mind, body and spirit, romance novels, children’s books, quality novels and memoirs that teach something.
AMERICAN TOTEMS
Terence McNamara
In American Totems a disillusioned lawyer, shattered by divorce, delves into a dark underworld of crime and corruption. As he pursues extreme measures for redemption, the lines between hero and villain blur, leading to a suspenseful, high-stakes showdown that reveals America’s most sinister secrets.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 212pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Novel, Crime, Thriller
DANCING WITH DEMONS
Patricia Easteal
Dancing with Demons invites readers into the complex life stages of Triple F — Daddy’s Princess Franny, survivor of family violence; Frankie, who copes with trauma through destructive behaviours; and Francine, who navigates adulthood seeking self-discovery and healing through twelve step programs.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 310pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Novel, Women
BUT BABY, YOU’RE WORTH IT
Tamara Chavalle
Tabitha’s joy for her second child’s birth turns to heartache due to medical errors. Facing life-altering decisions and challenges, she battles despair. With job insecurity and her mother’s declining health, can she mend her life and find happiness again?
Dancing My Journey explores Nikki Stein’s life as a mother, navigating betrayals and uncertainties with love and dance. Set in Australia, it reflects on pivotal events, showcasing resilience’s power. Through challenges, Nikki emerges stronger, offering testament to perseverance and personal growth.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 146pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fictionalised Self-Help, Women
NOCTURNAL ASCENDENCY
Deirdre Jonker
In book two, Nocturnal Ascendency, the Ambrose family and shape-shifter allies face escalating supernatural challenges. Tensions rise between Gabriel and Larry, Arabella’s relationships intensify, and Amy’s perilous childbirth echoes her mother’s fate, blending suspense, conflict, and the paranormal.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 206pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Fiction
GARDEN DESIGN FOR EVERYONE VOLUME 2
Robin Johnson
A book for everyone who is interested in their gardens. ‘I hope that my latest book, Garden Design For Everyone: Volume 2, will set you on your journey of creating and building your own garden.’ — Robin Johnson
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 126pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction, Gardening
WELLBEING, POLARITY, LEADERSHIP
Lance Newey
Wellbeing, Polarity, Leadership explores wellbeing challenges across economic, social, and other dimensions. It critiques education for inadequately preparing students and proposes a holistic framework to balance these aspects, empowering young leaders to manage life’s complexities effectively.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 62pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction, Educational
DISRUPTING THE INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA CYCLE
Alyse Price-Tobler
Vol. One examines the psychological impacts of severe parental alienation (SPA) on adult survivors of high-conflict custody disputes. Highlighting gaps in practitioner understanding, introduces insights on SPA-related anxiety disorders, and explores correlations with autoimmune diseases and cancers.
Vol. Two delves into trauma therapy for adult-child survivors of severe parental alienation, examining qualifications, specialties, and challenges like expert conflicts and court issues. It underscores the need for robust support and proposes a treatment framework for professionals in the field.
TRADD is a visionary exploration challenging scientific paradigms. It redefines space as a tangible entity, explores gravity, and offers new insights into the speed of light and time mechanics. It prompts reconsideration of cosmic norms, offering a fresh perspective.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 184pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction, Popular Science
THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
Shirley Lau and Kimberly Tin
The World Is Your Oyster is a travel guide by a mother-daughter duo, seasoned travellers and medical professionals. It offers advice on destinations, transportation, healthcare, and safe travel practices. This guide is a valuable resource for adventurers seeking practical tips and insights.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 62pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Travel Book
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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING
www.mup.com.au | Foong Ling Kong | foongling.kong@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne University Publishing is Australia’s oldest university press. It publishes award-winning scholarly, illustrated and trade books in art, biography, current affairs, history and Australian, Asian and Pacific studies under its Melbourne University Press and Miegunyah Press imprints.
A SECRETIVE CENTURY: MONTE PUNSHON’S AUSTRALIA
Tessa Morris Suzuki
Monte Punshon lived in a society where appearances mattered. Keeping them up meant repressing painful memories and personal desires. And yet, Monte refused to be labelled, moving from Methodist respectability to the bad girl who played a lively part in the drag parties of 1930s queer Melbourne.
• A mesmerising account of a woman who lived a big life and was witness to much of twentieth-century history.
• Hugely engaging account by a historian of modern Japan and North Korea.
FORMAT: PB, 272pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Biography
NUKED
Andrew Fowler
Award-winning journalist Andrew Fowler unearths the evidence, names the names and shows how national security is used as a cover for something more sinister by government. A sobering read about policy breakdown, deception, misplaced ambition — and a public misled.
• An essential guide to understanding the origins of the AUKUS agreement through careful research and first-hand interviews.
• A true tale of treachery and intrigue.
• A story that made the news in Le Figaro and Le Point on publication.
FORMAT: PB, 224pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Global Politics
NOLAN’S AFRICA
Andrew Turley
Walk in Sidney Nolan’s footsteps across Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, and see the world through the artist’s eyes with Andrew Turley as your guide. The book contains never-before-seen diaries, photographs and personal notes, and generous reproductions of the key Africa paintings.
• A lavishly illustrated book on one of Australia’s and the world’s foremost artists.
• The first book written from the Sidney Nolan Archives.
• New understandings of Nolan’s examination of nature, human nature and the nature of modern civilisation.
FORMAT: HB (Illustrated), 352pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Art
A SEASON OF DEATH
Mark Raphael Baker
After losing his first wife and his brother in a short time, Mark Raphael Baker thought he would live a long life, but cancer intervened. Despite the circumstances, Mark’s love of life and his family remained, along with his characteristic candour, humour, depth of thought and feeling.
• This is three books in one: a love story, an IVF story and a cancer memoir.
• A narrative about understanding what life is — and about dying with grace and dignity.
• For readers of When Breath Becomes Air and The Ye ar of Magical Thinking
FORMAT: B (with Gatefolds), 256pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Memoir
UNCONVENTIONAL WOMEN
Sarah Gilbert
Six women went from a secluded convent life to one of freedom and choice — these current and former Blessed Sacrament Sisters’ lives were confined by the convent walls, the Divine Office and the dictates of the Mother Superior until the late 1960s, when the convent opened its doors to the world.
• A skilfully woven narrative that will stay with readers for a long time.
FORMAT: PB, 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Social History
MY BROTHER JAZ
Gideon Haigh
In his most personal book yet, award-winning author and journalist Gideon Haigh reveals the night his brother Jasper was killed — and how one moment can shape a life. This is Gideon’s long-delayed attempt at understanding his life since, and of what happens when he drops the façade of being fine.
• Dark, raw and revealing, this captures how it feels to lose someone while the world continues to turn.
• We all have pasts that can be difficult to share; this is a book to initiate those sensitive conversations.
This clear-eyed account by a former Australian ambassador to China takes readers on a journey across Eurasia to understand the forces shaping its geopolitics. How is the new world remade in light of China’s rise, the possible re-Europeanisation of Russia and the uncertainty of the US presidency?
• This accessible book is geopolitics on a grand canvas, written from the ground up.
• Raby enriches his analysis by weaving his own travel stories, experiences and adventures into the fabric of the narrative.
FORMAT: PB, 286pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Global Politics
NARRATIVES OF NATURE
narrativesofnature.com | Ryan Abramowitz | narrativesofnature@gmail.com
Narratives of Nature is a Melbourne-based, emerging, award-winning publisher. A world where words and watercolours wash together, we celebrate stories inspired by our human nature and the natural world. Drawn from the lived experiences of our creators, themes of loss, repair and love infuse our literature.
ELEGY FOR AN ELEPHANT
Ryan Abramowitz
Elegy for an Elephant is a story of three children seeking their father’s soul. It honours ways we can connect with loved ones we have lost, and the timeless nature of love. This book is offered as a beacon of hope for readers navigating grief, and for the families and communities supporting them.
• Winner, ‘Author/Illustrator’, Northern Lights Book Awards 2023.
• Shortlisted, ‘UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing’, New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards 2024.
FORMAT: HB, 40pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia CATEGORY: Picture Book
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA PUBLISHING
www.nla.gov.au | Lauren Smith | lasmith@nla.gov.au
We produce award-winning non-fiction and children’s titles in the fields of history, art, photography, the environment and literature. We shine a light on the National Library of Australia’s treasures, interpreting them to offer a greater understanding of our country and its many peoples.
THE BIRD ART OF WILLIAM T. COOPER
Wendy Cooper and William T. Cooper
William T. Cooper was a master bird artist with astute observational skills. Wendy Cooper has curated a selection of her late husband’s sketches and finished paintings, taking the reader from the tropics to dry country, from New Guinea to Africa.
• An insight into the astounding art of William T. Cooper, from field notes and sketches to works in progress and the triumphant final paintings.
• A luxurious and beautiful gift book for lovers of birds, nature or art.
FORMAT: HB, 356pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Illustrated Non-Fiction
DEAR MUTZI
Tess Scholfield-Peters
Harry Peters — formerly Hermann Ludwig Pollnow, known to his family as Mutzi — fled Nazi Germany as a teenager. Harry’s parents stayed and perished. This story of loss and determination has been lived countless times throughout history and continues to be a common human experience.
• Third-generation perspective on the Holocaust in a post-survivor era.
• Richly and movingly told through a combination of letters, interviews and present-day narrative.
FORMAT: PB, 248pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Biography
MARION AND THE FORTY THIEVES
Sarah Luke
Marion is the daughter of the principal of a magnificent floating boys’ school, anchored permanently in Sydney Harbour in the late 1800s. One night, Marion discovers that a student, Alexander Walker, is escaping to meet up with his vicious gang, the Forty Thieves
• Rollicking middle-grade adventure based in history, featuring turn-of-the-century Sydney street and wharf life.
NewSouth Publishing is a leading Australian university press. We create general, literary and illustrated non-fiction and scholarly titles across two imprints — NewSouth and UNSW Press. The list includes award-winning books on history, politics, biography, popular science and natural history.
WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS?: AN EVOLUTIONARY SEARCH FOR ANSWERS TO LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS
Zoe Kean
Will the secrets of our gendered society be uncovered by stick insects? Why did humans evolve to spend a third of life asleep? An exhilarating scientific journey, Why Are We Like This? takes us behind the scenes of the evolutionary paradoxes that make up life on this planet.
• Unpacks evolutionary mysteries from around the world with playful humour and scientific rigor.
• Zoe Kean represents the next generation of science communicators, she is a regular on radio and has a global TikTok following @zoe_kean_sci.
RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
HUMPBACK HIGHWAY: DIVING INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF WHALES
Vanessa Pirotta
Dive beneath the surface with acclaimed wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta as she reveals the mysterious world of humpback whales – and gets mugged by whales, touched by a baby whale, covered in whale snot and much more.
• Pirotta’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge shine through as she explores a variety of timely topics.
• Explores the cutting-edge new technologies that allow us to see where whales swim, listen to them talk and even spy on them underwater.
RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
MARRAMARRA: INDIGENOUS ARTISTS MAKING HISTORY VISIBLE
Brook Garru Andrew and Jessica Neath
In marramarra Indigenous artists from across the planet provide truth-telling about the past and inspiration to imagine better futures.
• Led by Indigenous voices, marramarra presents ground-breaking artworks from the Pacific, Turtle Island (North America), Brazil, Finland, Taiwan, Afghanistan and beyond.
• Reveals hidden histories and pathways to healing.
RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
TRAVELLING TO TOMORROW: THE MODERN WOMEN WHO SPARKED AUSTRALIA’S ROMANCE WITH AMERICA
Yves Rees
Award-winning historian Yves Rees rewrites the story of Australian–US relations by spotlighting ten trailblazing women whose extraordinary lives have largely been forgotten.
• Tells the remarkable stories of women who threw off the shackles of conservative Australia to head to the United States, home to Hollywood, skyscrapers and automobiles.
• Rees rewrites women into the story of Australian–US relations.
RELEASE DATE: 09/2024 ISBN: 9781742238135
RRP (AUD): $34.99 FORMAT: PB, 240pp
RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
PERIPATHETIC: NOTES ON (UN)BELONGING
Cher Tan
Peripathetic is a striking collection of literary essays. In luminous and inventive prose, Cher Tan looks beyond the performance of everyday life to consider boundaries and identities in an increasingly online world.
• Globally focused, the essays move from Singapore’s punk and DIY scenes where the author grew up, to working ‘shit’ jobs in the Australian suburbs.
• Cher Tan’s writing will appeal to fans of Maggie Nelson and Jia Tolentino.
RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
BREAKING THE BOSS BIAS: HOW TO GET MORE WOMEN INTO LEADERSHIP
Catherine Fox
Award-winning journalist Catherine Fox maps out seven ways to get more women to the decision-making table.
• Fewer women are running governments, the small proportion who make it as CEO has barely budged, and the major culprit is right under our noses.
• Fox argues it’s time to recognise that toxic sexism is keeping privileged men in power.
RELEASE DATE: 08/2024 ISBN: 9781742238197 RRP (AUD): $34.99 FORMAT: PB, 240pp RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
HOW TO KNIT A HUMAN: A MEMOIR
Anna Jacobson
A powerful memoir documenting Anna Jacobson’s experience of psychosis and electroconvulsive therapy as an involuntary patient in 2011, as well as her recovery and reclamation of memory and self.
• Poetically told, How to Knit a Human does not shy away from the difficulties of living with mental illness, yet is also a story of recovery.
• The title comes from the author’s joy in knitting and art as a means of rediscovering memory and self.
RELEASE DATE: 04/2024 ISBN: 9781761170041 RRP (AUD): $34.99 FORMAT: PB, 224pp RIGHTS: World English rights ex ANZ, Translation rights ex Chinese language rights sold to Akker Publishing CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
Pantera Press is a leading independent book publisher, created to champion writing culture and literacy. We publish books that fit with our mission to inspire imagination, conversation and change across the range, including fiction, nonfiction and children’s titles.
INHERITANCE
Genevieve Gannon
A propulsive family drama that explores the possibilities and dangers of designing the perfect child. Told across two generations, and two continents, Inheritance is about the legacies we leave our children, the bonds between mothers and daughters, and how it’s never too late to fix our mistakes.
• A fascinating exploration of gene editing and its potential consequences.
• Perfect for fans of high concept stories involving moral dilemmas – Jodie Picoult, Liane Moriarty
• ‘A compelling, thought-provoking page-turner.’ Kelly Rimmer
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 384pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ audio CATEGORY: Crossover Fiction
SKYSONG
C A Wright
Oriane is the skylark — the sun only rises if she wills it. Seclusion has kept her safe but also left her lonely. Craving the unknown, she flies to the royal palace where she is both a goddess and a prisoner. But she may not be as alone as she thinks. There may be another like her — the nightingale.
• A beautiful, lyrical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale
• ‘...a beautifully crafted reimagining of an old tale, skilfully told and rich in heart.’ Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters and B lackthorn & Grim series.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 384pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ audio CATEGORY: Commercial Fiction
BETWEEN HUSBANDS AND WIVES
Susannah Glenn
In the aftermath of a car accident, Jennifer Ashby and her husband Jon move to Far North Queensland looking for a fresh start. But the shadow of the past continues to haunt them, and cracks begin to form in their idyllic new life. Will their dark secret be exposed?
• A page-turning domestic thriller for fans of Liane Moriarty.
• An atmospheric and suspenseful exploration of a marriage in turmoil.
• ‘Thoroughly absorbing and sharply plotted … a formidable new talent in the domestic thriller genre.’ Nicola Moriarty
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 336pp RIGHTS: World ex audio CATEGORY: Domestic Thriller
THE RULE
Bronwyn Eley
Zinha has been raised as an assassin and is sent on her first assignment: to infiltrate the competition to become the spouse of the heir of a rival nation. But while competing she begins to understand that killing the man she has come to win might not be the success she really wants.
• Adult romantasy fiction with a desert setting, strong plot, conflict and strong emotional resonance.
• First of a duology – The Oath to be published October 2025.
• For fans of Jay Kristoff, Rebecca Yarros and Victoria Aveyard.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 336pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Romantasy
AN ONSLAUGHT OF LIGHT
Natasha Rai
A beautiful, haunting and heartbreaking literary migrant debut. Archarna is the daughter of an Indian immigrant family, fighting racist structures throughout her childhood. As an adult she is reclusive and struggling. But when her father becomes ill, she is slowly pulled back into the real world.
• ‘Rai portrays the slow hard work of healing with such authenticity it hurts to read.’ Shankari Chandran, Miles Franklin winner
• Longlisted for the 2017 Richell Prize and the 2018 KYD Unpublished Manuscript award.
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 336pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
ALL I EVER WANTED WAS TO BE HOT
Lucinda Price aka Froomes
A funny, provocative retrospective on the last thirty years of Western beauty standards, this is an insightful deep dive into self-image, desirability, pop-culture and power from one of the nation’s most beloved online creative powerhouses, Lucinda Price.
• The unfiltered and brutally honest story of Lucinda’s personal experience.
• Incisive cultural commentary, illuminating our enduring obsession with appearance.
• ‘If Tina Fey and David Sedaris had a child, it would be … this book.’ Ryan Shelton
RELEASE DATE: 09/2024 ISBN: 9780645869033 RRP (AUD): $34.99 FORMAT: PB (C Format), 320pp RIGHTS: World ex audio CATEGORY: Memoir
REAL CONVERSATIONS
Mitch Wallis
A guide for how to properly speak to and better connect with the people around you, from a leading wellbeing educator with a mission to ‘change the way the world feels’. Teaching everyone how connect – especially in moments where the stakes are the highest.
• A clear evidence-based 5-step framework.
• Mitch is one of the top thought leaders in psychology, an accomplished keynote speaker and presenter internationally.
• ‘The ultimate guide to supporting someone through emotional pain.’ Mallika Chopra
RELEASE DATE: 09/2024 ISBN: 9780648619154 RRP (AUD): $34.99 FORMAT: PB (C Format), 288pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ audio and North America CATEGORY: Self-Help
Rockpool Publishing is an Australian owned publisher, specialising in spirit & wellness books, oracle cards, gifts & journals. Trade distribution for English language is managed by Simon & Schuster in the US, UK, Europe, ANZ and by Rockpool in Asia.
QUEEN OF THE SUN ORACLE
Stacey Demarco and Kinga Britschgi
This oracle focuses on solar power: powerful, extroverted, fertile and expansive. It details cycles and seasonal aspects, with a spectacular 11-year solar cycle to observe as well as the cycles of the Celtic Wheel of the Year and phenomena like eclipses and flares.
• A sister deck to the bestselling Queen of the Moon Oracle.
• Features the wisdom of amazing goddesses and gods of the sun from all over the world.
FORMAT: Card, 112pp RIGHTS: World ex French CATEGORY: Mind, Body, Spirit
MYSTICAL HEALING ORACLE
Inna Segal and Jake Baddeley
Propel yourself into your inner life of feelings, soul wisdom, and spiritual evolution with this mystical card deck. Each card’s evocative image offers you profound knowledge of Self and Spirit combined with practical guidance and tools for transformation. You will find yourself more self-aware, more resilient, and more able to tackle challenges and embrace opportunities.
• Bestselling international author, speaker and spiritual practitioner in the holistic healing field. Inna Segal, the creator of the Body Love Intuitive™.
FORMAT: Card, eCard, 96pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Mind, Body, Spirit
KITCHEN WITCH ORACLE
Jena Dellagrottaglia
Pulsing with the energies of herbs, spices and oils, unlock the secrets of natural magic. Kitchen Witch Oracle is about mindfully taking everyday ingredients and imbuing them with intention and love to create spells, oils and potions that heal and bring comfort.
• Jena Dellagrottaglia is the creator of Resurrection Oracle and the illustrator of the gorgeous Healing Heart and Human Spirit oracles.
• Her Italian strega (witch) heritage infuses Jena’s life and this deck.
FORMAT: Oracle Card, 112pp RIGHTS: World ex French, German CATEGORY: Mind, Body, Spirit
SEASONS OF THE WITCH — OSTARA ORACLE
Lorriane Anderson and Tijana Lukovic
Seasons of the Witch — Ostara is here to guide you through your journey of rebirth, for no ending is truly the end but rather a portal, initiating you into the next cycle of your spiritual evolution. The final deck of this treasured, 8-deck collection.
• Bestselling authors with a huge social media following.
• Sales of the Seasons of the Witch series have exceeded 250,000 copies globally to date.
• Beautifully designed oracle card box with holographic foiled text.
FORMAT: Oracle Card, 160pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Mind, Body, Spirit
NATURE’S WAY TO HEALING
Lee Holmes
Based on cutting edge research from experts around the globe, this step-by-step guide from bestselling author and nutritionist Lee Holmes aims to help you manage the duration of Long Covid and get back to enjoying life. Commit to a practical daily plan that is tried and tested for long-term results.
• Lee Holmes is a qualified clinical nutritionist, yoga and meditation teacher.
• Well-known and trusted author: Lee is a bestselling author with an international reputation.
• Lee launched her US-based company, Supercharged Food, three years ago.
FORMAT: Flexibound, 256pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Health & Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
CREATING PARADISE
Akal Pritam
By the bestselling author and illustrator of Self Love, Akal Pritam’s latest creation combines practical guidance with inspiring blueprints for creating our own paradise. With its glorious illustrations, Creating Paradise is designed to encourage us to establish a creative inner culture.
• This book allows us to develop and get to know our inner culture by focusing on activating, enriching and energising our true divine nature.
• Filled with gorgeous, unique artwork and lovely soul-touching messages.
FORMAT: Flexibound, 272pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Self-Help & Personal Development
SHADES OF ME
Melinda Brown
Shades of Me follows Mel’s journey as she redefines who she is and how she sees her place in the world. As Aboriginal families are being torn apart, this is a story of one woman’s fight to keep them together — one family at a time. And in helping others, finds her true path in life.
• A gripping story, Mel Brown is a Ngunnawal woman and bestselling author, having sold over 17,000 copies of her titles to date.
• Mel is a prominent speaker and was in the media throughout NAIDOC week.
• Mel has a Masters in Indigenous Healing and Trauma.
FORMAT: PB, 240pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction, Memoir
SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS
scribepublications.com.au | Alice Richardson | alice@scribepub.com.au
Scribe is a multi-award-winning independent publishing house with its head office in Melbourne. We publish books that matter — narrative and literary nonfiction on important topics, and the best of local, international, and translated fiction.
THE KNOWING
Madeleine Ryan
Camille lives in the country. She’s forgotten her phone. She’s taking the train to work. She’s got period pain. She can’t escape herself … or her toxic boss, Holly. And it’s Valentine’s Day. The Knowing is a day in the life of a woman who goes to work as usual while dreaming of more.
• From the author of A Room Called Earth, a brilliant new novel about the mess that comes before salvation.
FORMAT: PB, 208pp RIGHTS: World ex NA CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
TIME TOGETHER
Luke Horton
Once they were just them. Now they’re forty-something and there’s kids. The story of a beach holiday told by four different people, exploring different kinds of love, different kinds of loneliness, and the way spending time together can bring out the best and worst in each other.
• The second novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Fogging.
• A portrait of contemporary midlife, parenting, and grief, of how love endures and transforms over the years, and how the past continues to work itself out in the present.
FORMAT: PB, 288pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
WHEN COPS ARE CRIMINALS
Edited by Veronica Gorrie
A powerful indictment of the criminal behaviour of police officers, and a call for institutional reform, edited by the multi-award-winning author of Black and Blue. This collection examines the widespread problem of police brutality from the perspectives of those who understand it in depth.
• Told with honesty, bravery, and rage, these stories will challenge readers to reflect on the institutions that so many take for granted. Whose interests are they really serving?
• Pulls together the accounts of survivors, campaigners, and academics.
FORMAT: PB, 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction Anthology
THUNDERHEAD
Miranda Darling
On the outside, Winona is a seemingly unremarkable young mother: unobtrusive, quietly going about her tasks. But within is a vivid, chaotic self, teeming with voices — a mind both wild and precise. And meanwhile, a storm is brewing …
• Full of suspense, and unfolding over a single day, Thunderhead is a sharp, illuminating exploration of domestic entrapment and abuse.
• For readers of Claire Keegan, Deborah Levy, Rachel Cusk, and Jenny Offill.
FORMAT: HB, 160pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
TWENTY-TWO IMPRESSIONS
Jessica Friedmann
The Tarot de Marseille is a 16th-century set of playing cards, the deck on which the occult use of tarot was originally based. When Jessica Friedmann bought her first pack, the unfamiliar images sparked a deep immersion in the art, symbols, myths, and misrepresentations of Renaissance-era tarot.
• A poetic new essay collection in which the symbols of the tarot brush up against life in a changing world.
• Blends historical research, art history, and critical insights with personal reflections, in the vein of Deborah Levy and Olivia Laing.
FORMAT: HB, 272pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Essays
ENCHANTMENT BY BIRDS
Russell McGregor
A fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfils a human need to connect to nature. McGregor takes us on a series of excursions into birdwatching’s past, exploring the emotional and aesthetic impulses behind the pastime alongside its scientific and conservationist components.
• Stories range from squabbles over bird names to the artistic finessing of field guides, and from the Paradise Parrot’s tragic extinction to the everyday enjoyment of a Magpie’s carol.
FORMAT: PB, 320pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Nature & Wildlife
NOBLE FRAGMENTS
Michael Visontay
One hundred years ago, Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller, committed a crime against history. He broke up the world’s greatest book, the Gutenberg Bible, and sold it in individual pages. This is the story of a man’s hunt for those fragments and his family’s debt to an act of literary vandalism.
• Part detective story and part memoir, Noble Fragments takes readers into the arcane world of rare book collectors and their eccentric passions.
• A journey of discovery about how Wells’s gamble set off a chain of events that changed a family’s destiny.
FORMAT: PB, 272pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
SEVEN STEPS TO WRITING SUCCESS
www.sevenstepswriting.com | Sarah Bakker | sarah@sevenstepswriting.com
Seven Steps, created by Jen McVeity OAM, is an award-winning writing program that offers teachers a simple, evidence-based approach to teaching the craft of writing. Used in over half of Australian schools, Seven Steps has helped over 50,000 teachers unlock students’ creativity, boost engagement and improve writing results.
SEVEN STEPS TEACHER HUB
Teaching writing is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Teacher Hub is home to Seven Steps, an evidence-based program that breaks down writing into seven key techniques that professional authors use. With everything they need at their fingertips, teachers can transform student writing for life.
• On-demand training delivered by experts.
• Over 650 ready-made teaching resources.
• An inbuilt classroom planner and assessment tools.
RELEASE DATE: 12/2021 RRP (AUD): $240 – $3,500 per year
FORMAT: Online Subscription RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS TOOL KIT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
A set of comprehensive Seven Steps teaching manuals for narrative and non-fiction writing. These manuals are crafted to save teachers time, maximise student learning and provide a step-by-step guide to writing success in every classroom.
• Transform students’ narrative, persuasive and informative writing.
• Additional support for younger writers with a specialised Beginner Writers Manual.
• Includes printed manuals and digital files.
RELEASE DATE: 06/2022 ISBN: 9781921052293 RRP (AUD): $1125.45 FORMAT: Manuals and eBooks RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS NARRATIVE WRITING MANUAL
Teach students how to entertain and engage an audience using the Seven Steps techniques. Packed with practical, time-saving writing resources, this manual helps teachers transform their students into creative storytellers.
• Theory and techniques to improve students’ narrative writing.
• Fun and flexible writing samples, activities, templates and topic ideas.
• Planning and assessment resources.
RELEASE DATE: 06/2022 ISBN: 9781921052378 RRP (AUD): $300 for manual and eBook, $150 for eBook only FORMAT: Manual and eBook, 220pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS PERSUASIVE WRITING MANUAL
Teach students how to persuade and engage an audience using the Seven Steps techniques. Packed with practical, time-saving writing resources, this manual helps teachers transform their students into masters of persuasion.
• Theory and techniques to improve students’ persuasive writing.
• Fun and flexible writing samples, activities, templates and topic ideas.
• Planning and assessment resources.
RELEASE DATE: 02/2021 ISBN: 9781921052347 RRP (AUD): $300 for printed manual and eBook, $150 for eBook only FORMAT: Manual and eBook, 174pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS INFORMATIVE WRITING MANUAL
Teach students how to inform and engage an audience using the Seven Steps techniques. Packed with practical, time-saving writing resources, this manual helps teachers have fun with facts and bring informative texts to life.
• Theory and techniques to improve students’ informative/explanatory writing.
• Fun and flexible writing samples, activities, templates and topic ideas.
• Planning and assessment resources.
RELEASE DATE: 06/2022 ISBN: 9781921052385 RRP (AUD): $300 for printed manual and eBook, $150 for eBook only FORMAT: Manual and eBook, 168pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS BEGINNER WRITERS MANUAL
Set beginner writers on the path to writing success by focusing on visual and verbal communication techniques as a starting point for writing. Packed with practical, timesaving writing resources, this teaching manual makes planning and implementing the Seven Steps simple and fun!
• Theory and techniques to support beginner writers.
• Fun and flexible writing samples, activities and templates.
• Planning and assessment resources.
RELEASE DATE: 06/2022 ISBN: 9781921052361 RRP (AUD): $300 for printed manual and eBook, $150 for eBook only FORMAT: Manual and eBook, 158pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SEVEN STEPS CLASSROOM PACK
The ultimate Seven Steps Classroom Pack to brighten up a classroom and inspire students. This pack includes poster sets for narrative, persuasive and informative writing, Step Stamps and a Checklist Stamp.
• Scaffold students understanding with these visual memory aids.
• Give students the official Seven Steps stamp of approval.
• Create a vibrant writing classroom.
RELEASE DATE: 06/2023 ISBN: 9781921052460 RRP (AUD): $160 FORMAT: Physical Posters and Stamps RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Teacher Resources
SPINIFEx PRESS
www.spinifexpress.com.au | Susan Hawthorne | hawsu@spinifexpress.com.au
Spinifex Press is an independent feminist press that has published controversial and innovative books for over 30 years. We publish Australian and international authors across fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Categories include Indigenous, disability, lesbian and gender critical. We have works translated in 20+ languages.
THE LEAVES
Jacqueline Rule
Faith and Evelyn are close friends. When Faith dies, her son Luke is propelled into the volatility of the foster system and the spectre of incarceration. The Leaves is a bittersweet meditation on motherhood, loss, the power of female friendship and the role of the state in perpetuating violence.
• It focuses on the broken youth justice system for Indigenous youth.
• Deaths in custody represented as a continuum of the Stolen Generation policy.
• Heart-wrenching story told with sensitivity and panache.
Loretta explores what it is to reside in a body pushed to the extreme by Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. She asks what is it to be human, to be fractured, to be whole and to heal. She argues that no one escapes being disabled, in pain, or othered in one way or another. An exquisite memoir about severe and chronic pain.
• A terrific read. Unputdownable. Such courage and ability to thrive.
• Much of Loretta’s life is spent in hospital; she travels internationally and becomes a successful author.
FORMAT: PB, 200pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Disability
TRANSSE xUAL TRANSGENDER TRANSHUMAN
Jennifer Bilek
This thorough analysis exposes the technological and financial motivations behind a political agenda masquerading as a human rights movement. An agenda that seeks to redefine reproductive norms and move society toward a posthuman future, undermining womanhood and eroding women’s rights.
• Bombshell of a book that will wake up governments and the media.
• Severe health effects are the outcome for those who transition using puberty blockers, hormone therapy and irreversible surgical procedures.
FORMAT: PB, 224pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY PRESS
sydneyuniversitypress.com | Susan Murray | susan.j.murray@sydney.edu.au
Sydney University Press is a not-for-profit, scholarly publisher of research-based books that engage, inspire and stimulate debate. Our mission is to enable, support and facilitate the dissemination of outstanding research.
VITALITY
AND
CHANGE IN WARLPIRI SONGS
Edited by Georgia Curran, Linda Barwick, Valerie Napaljarri Martin, Simon Japangardi Fisher and Nicolas Peterson Draws together insights from senior Warlpiri singers and custodians of Warlpiri songs and ceremonies, revealing how songs structure and bind social relationships, and encode detailed information about Warlpiri country, cosmology and kinship.
• Unique perspectives from Warlpiri singers, cultural custodians and researchers who have worked in Warlpiri communities over many decades.
FORMAT: PB, 382pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Indigenous Music
YUUPURNJU: A WARLPIRI SONG CYCLE
Henry Cooke Anderson Jakamarra with Jerry Patrick Jangala, Steven Dixon Japanangka, Wanta Steven Patrick Pawu-Kurlpurlurnu Jampijinpa, Carmel O’Shannessy and Myfany Turpin
Yuupurnju: A Warlpiri Song Cycle documents a ceremonial song cycle situated within the traditional kurdiji ‘shield’ ceremony, as sung by Warlpiri Elder Henry Cooke Anderson Jakamarra at Lajamanu, Northern Territory, in 2013.
• Incorporates verses, interpretations, rhythmic notation and links to recordings.
• A stand-alone resource for younger Warlpiri people to learn the words of the songs and their meanings.
• Includes colour photographs and illustrations for each song.
FORMAT: PB, 126pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Indigenous Music
KEEPING TIME: DIALOGUES ON MUSIC AND ARCHIVES
IN HONOUR
OF LINDA BARWICK
Edited by Nick Thieberger, Amanda Harris, Sally Treloyn and Myfany Turpin
Explores current issues in ethnomusicology and the archiving and repatriation of ethnographic field recordings. Topics include the revival of songs from early written sources, spirits as the origin of song knowledge, and how to manage ethnographic records over time.
• Shows continuing relevance of Linda Barwick’s field-opening work in musicology and archiving.
• Contemporary summaries of field-based ethnographic research and linguistic approaches to song.
• New developments in Australia’s First Nations musical practices.
FORMAT: PB, 410pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Indigenous Music
THE TExT PUBLISHING COMPANY PTY LTD
www.textpublishing.com.au | Anne Beilby | anne.beilby@textpublishing.com.au
Text Publishing is an independent, Melbourne-based publisher of literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction. Text has been awarded the ABIA Small Publisher of the Year three times and won the Leading-Edge Books Small Publisher of the Year in 2018 and 2019.
THE WEDDING FORECAST
Nina Kenwood
Much-loved YA author Nina Kenwood hits the spot with her first novel for adults. Laugh-out-loud funny with chemistry that jumps off the page, The Wedding Forecast is a sparkling, relatable, hilarious and sexy adult romantic comedy.
• A joyful, funny story about two people seemingly destined to not be together, for fans of Beth O’Leary and Rachael Johns.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 368pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Romance Fiction
THE END AND EVERYTHING BEFORE IT
Finegan Kruckemeyer
The End and Everything Before It is a kaleidoscopic portrait of a community across generations, set in a small coastal town. Finegan Kruckemeyer’s uplifting and startling novel explores our deepest humanity: it’s a sweeping, joyous novel about love, loss and the power of stories.
• An unforgettable debut novel from one of Australia’s most internationally celebrated playwrights.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 272pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
THE BURROW
Melanie Cheng
A small suburban family has suffered unimaginable tragedy: they are disconnected by their grief but the introduction of a pet rabbit starts to bring change to their household. The Burrow is a balm for an anxious generation.
• In her unforgettable new novel about grief and hope, Victorian Premier’s Literary Awardwinner Melanie Cheng has created this year’s literary masterpiece.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 208pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Literary Fiction
THE SEASON
Helen Garner
In The Season, Helen Garner follows her grandson Ambrose through a season with his local Under 16s football team, attending training and matches, and gaining insight into the young man he is becoming. Garner creates a tender portrayal of the relationship between grandmother and grandson, and of that moment on the cusp of adulthood when a boy is both child and man.
• A personal, funny, insightful and moving account of adolescent boys tackling challenges as a team, pushing themselves and each other, finding the grit to overcome obstacles.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 208pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
VOYAGERS: OUR JOURNEY INTO THE ANTHROPOCENE
Lauren Fuge
A journey through history and across the planet, Voyagers shows how exploration has led humanity to the brink of destruction — and how it might help us face the challenges of the future.
• A brilliant mix of natural history and memoir, with a firm grounding in the scientific, Voyagers offers a broad eco thesis with an optimistic message.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
THE BEST WITCH IN PARIS
Lauren Crozier
The 2023 Text Prize winner is a magical middle-grade adventure featuring an array of enchanting characters, exotic settings, a deliciously sinister villain and an intriguing mystery to be solved.
• Fun and funny and full of life, The Best Witch in Paris is a delightful story of courage and self-belief, with colourful characters and fabulous magic. This sparkling adventure set in both Paris and Melbourne will captivate young readers.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, Audiobook, 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Children’s Fiction
THE GLASS HORSE OF VENICE
Arnold Zable and Anita Lester
A beautiful picture story book from beloved author Arnold Zable, The Glass Horse of Venice is an enchanting tale where glass animals come to life and a young girl travels the night sky on a winged horse.
• Inspired by true stories of the Venice flood of 1966, this is a tribute to the power of imagination to take us to places we miss and love. Young minds will be captivated by the detail and beauty of the illustrations.
UQP is one of Australia’s leading publishing houses. Established in 1948, UQP has consistently produced culturally significant works across genres such as fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as children’s and YA books. UQP is known for publishing literary works, poetry and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories.
BIG TIME
Jordan Prosser
Australia’s explosive and totally punk breakout novel of 2024. Big Time is an anti-fascist ode to the power of pop music, wrapped up in an unforgettable, psychedelic road trip.
• Rights sold: UK/Comm ex ANZ (Dead Ink Books); Russia (Azbooka-Atticus); Italy (Mattioli 1885); ANZ audio (Wavesound).
• For fans of Jennifer Egan, Kurt Vonnegut and Emily St. John Mandel.
• ‘Deftly realised, cinematic, insanely clever and very funny.’ The Guardian
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 384pp RIGHTS: World inc. film/TV CATEGORY: Fiction
HAILSTONES FELL WITHOUT RAIN
Natalia Figueroa Barroso
A semi-autobiographical novel based on the intergenerational diasporic and post-traumatic experiences of Latinx women, specifically Uruguayan–Australian women. This is an impressive debut whose power lies in its memorable characters and their wise, powerful and often witty voices.
• Australia’s first mainstream novel from an author of Uruguayan descent.
• ‘Natalia is a writer of immense talent with a capacious vision for what a novel can be and do — and a vibrant, distinctive style to match.’ Aviva Tuffield, Publisher
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 288pp RIGHTS: World inc. film/TV CATEGORY: Fiction
BLACK WITNESS: THE POWER OF INDIGENOUS MEDIA
Amy McQuire
From one of this country’s leading Indigenous journalists comes a searing indictment of the media’s failures in reporting Indigenous affairs — and a powerful corrective that shows how Black journalism can pave the way for equality and justice.
• The highly anticipated debut non-fiction adult book from one of Australia’s leading Indigenous journalists.
• ‘Amy McQuire is one of the most exciting journalists I have worked with. She is authentic, talented and true.’ John Pilger
FORMAT: PB (C Format), 240pp RIGHTS: World ex film/TV CATEGORY: Memoir
LITTLE BONES
Sandy Bigna
An exquisite debut gothic novel-in-verse about grief, friendship and accepting loss — for middle-grade readers and fans of Zana Fraillon and October, October by Katya Balen.
• North American rights sold to Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
• ‘Little B ones is, quite simply, one of the best verse novels I have ever read.’ Cathy Vallance, Publisher
• Themes: The importance of friendship, community and found family; coming-of-age; LGBTQA+; grief and acceptance of loss; diverse families.
FORMAT: PB (B Format), 288pp RIGHTS: World ex film/TV CATEGORY: Middle-grade Fiction
MY MUM IS A BIRD
Angie Cui and Evie Barrow
With the overarching theme of embracing our uniqueness, My Mum is a Bird is the funny yet touching story of a child who must bring their mother — an actual human-sized bird — to Parents and Carers Day at school.
• Cui is a fresh new voice and Barrow is a well-regarded artist specialising in picture-book illustration.
• Great way to introduce conversations about diversity, including LGBTIQA+ and disability.
FORMAT: HB, 40pp RIGHTS: World inc. film/TV CATEGORY: Picture Book
THE ROT
Evelyn Araluen
From the author of the Stella Prize-winning Dropbear, which has sold over 25,000 copies. Evelyn Araluen’s new collection, The Rot, dramatises the bad faiths and strategic abjections of the ‘sad girl’ aesthetic, romancing the lost hopes and unfulfilled dreams of girlhood under terminal-stage capitalism.
• ‘Evelyn is one of a kind, and I am constantly in awe of her fierce intellect, unwavering political consciousness and coruscating use of language.’ Aviva Tuffield, Publisher
FORMAT: PB (B Format), 112pp RIGHTS: World inc. film/TV CATEGORY: Poetry
UWA PUBLISHING
uwap.uwa.edu.au | Kate Pickard | kate.pickard@uwa.edu.au
UWA Publishing shares stories, research and education with the world to encourage thought, inspire action and create and connect with engaged communities. Award-winning fiction, non-fiction, children’s and scholarly works illustrate its strength and diversity in a modern university.
WHITE NOISE
Raelke Grimmer
White Noise is an achingly poignant portrayal of girlhood, grief and autism from debut author, Raelke Grimmer, set in stunning tropical Darwin.
• Contemporary young adult novel exploring grief, autism, friendship and identity set in Darwin by debut local Northern Territory writer Raelke Grimmer.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 276pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Young Adult
MATIA
Emily Tsokos Purtill
Over four generations and three continents, linking back and forth over 125 years from Greece to Perth to New York and back to Greece, Emily Tsokos Purtill weaves a story that is utterly captivating and deeply moving.
• Multigenerational saga spanning countries and continents.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 292pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Fiction
DEPTH OF FIELD
Kirsty Iltners
Told through alternating perspectives, this novel examines the lives of two isolated individuals to reveal the fragility of life and the fallibility of our memories. A gripping debut novel.
FORMAT: PB, eBook, 292pp RIGHTS: World ex ANZ CATEGORY: Fiction
VENTURA PRESS
www.venturapress.com.au | Jane Curry | jcurry@venturapress.com.au
Ventura Press is one of Sydney’s leading independent book publishers. Synonymous with high-quality titles and internationally respected authors, we publish a broad range of engaging fiction and non-fiction books — each with the aim of enhancing the lives of readers.
GOING UNDER
Seana Smith
From the outside, Seana Smith lived an enviable life. An Oxford graduate, a successful career with the BBC and Sydney’s Channel 9, a bestselling author, happily married. But behind this perfect life she had a secret: Seana was a drinker, and alcohol was slowly taking away her life, destroying her health, her emotional well-being, her world.
• A memoir of family secrets, addiction and escape.
FORMAT: PB, 304pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction Memoir
THE WRITER LAID BARE
Lee Kofman
The Writer Laid Bare is a book for everyone who loves the craft of good writing. Bestselling author and writing coach Lee Kofman has distilled her wisdom, insight and passion into this guide to writing and emotional honesty.
• A combination of raw memoir and a professional writing toolkit.
• Offers practical advice on drafts, edits and how to achieve a life/writing balance.
FORMAT: PB, 352pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-Fiction Memoir
TALK WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT THINGS THAT MATTER
Michael
Parker
This book is the go-to guide for navigating ethics in the 21st century. In a post-Trump, post-truth world, the lines between right and wrong are increasingly blurred and ethics matter more than ever.
• A must have guide to consent, bullying, fake news and more.
