Australian Collective Stand
Rights catalogue Bologna Children's Book Fair 2023 BoBook
Find the Australian Collective Stand at Hall 25, Stand A87 and online at https://booksfromaustralia.com 2
Front cover image: from Kunyi by Kunyi June Anne McInerney, with permission from Magabala Books
Contents Australian Children's Laureate 4 Illustrators on Creators' Table 5 Allen & Unwin 6 Berbay Publishing 8 CSIRO Publishing 10 Five Mile 12 Annabel Barker Agency 13 Hardie Grant Children's Publishing 14 Interactive Publications 16 Magabala Books 18 Pascal Press 20 Scribble 22 UQP 24 Windy Hollow Books 25 Publisher contact details 26 Literary Agents details 27 Extra information (internal pages, information sheets and more) 3
Gabrielle Wang is an award-winning Australian children’s author and illustrator born in Melbourne of Chinese heritage. She has published more than twenty books for young readers. One of Gabrielle’s most popular books, A Ghost in My Suitcase, was made into a stage play in 2018. Her most recent release is Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon (Penguin Random House: 2022) about a girl who writes magical stories that sometimes come true.
Gabrielle travelled extensively during her first year as Laureate reaching thousands of young people across Australia. She has visited many rural and regional communities and shared her passion for creativity with online writing and drawing experiences, and through her ‘Create with Gabi’ resources on the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF) website.
Gabrielle’s over-arching Laureate theme is ‘Imagine a Story’ with a focus on diversity. She believes strongly in the link between using imagination by reading, writing and drawing, and wellbeing, particularly the important role of books in the lives of young people.
‘I believe books have great power when put in the hands of the right child at the right time.
THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S LAUREATE 2022-23
Gabrielle Wang is the seventh Australian Children’s Laureate
Especially children facing challenges,’ Gabrielle says. ‘I hope by sharing stories that are a celebration of all our differences, children may find a feeling of selfacceptance from a young age.’
This was also the message shared by Gabrielle when delivering the second annual Wang Gungwu Lecture in January 2023. The lecture is broadcast on ABC Television and celebrates the deep and diverse contributions of Chinese Australians to Australian society.
As a talented artist, Gabrielle created the illustrations for her Laureate poster, bookmarks and activity book, yet another celebration of imagination and culture.
The Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation and Gabrielle are grateful to the following organisations who have supported Gabrielle’s presence at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair: The Australia Council for the Arts, the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, the Australian Publishers Association, her publisher Penguin Random House and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and organisers of the International Children’s Laureate Summit.
www.childrenslaureate.org.au
www.gabriellewang.com
Enriching the lives of young Australians through the power of story.
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Photo James Braund, State Library Victoria
Illustrators working on the Creators’ Table at the Australian Collective Stand at Bologna 2023
Kelly Canby
is an award-winning, internationally published illustrator and author of over two dozen books for children. Born in London, she has lived in Australia since the age of three, where she decided playing with pencils and crayons was something she wanted to do for the rest of her life.
Jane Godwin has authored over 35 books for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Jane loves working with young people in schools and the community, exploring ideas, stories and writing together.
Lucia Masciullo
is an award-winning illustrator creating whimsical characters and colouring with traditional techniques, mixing watercolour, pencil and collage. Born and bred in Livorno, Italy, she moved to Australia in 2007 and has since illustrated 30 books.
Isobelle Carmody
is an Australian author writing science fiction and fantasy children's literature and books for young adults. She has won the CBCA Book of the Year twice, and numerous other awards including the Peace Prize.
Carla Hoffenberg
is a published children’s book illustrator, passionate about bringing joy to the world through optimistic and imaginative illustrations. Carla loves the ocean and is often snorkelling or exploring local rock pools.
Josie Montano
is an award-winning author with 23 years within the publishing industry. Growing up in rural Australia within a strong Italian community, her passions as a storyteller are to give voice to those unable to or who are no longer here.
Davina Bell
is a children's book editor and a writer for young people of many ages. Her picture books include All the Ways To Be Smart and Under the Love Umbrella.
Tony Flowers
is an established
Australian-based illustrator commissioned by the likes of Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and the National Library of Australia. Passionate about children's publishing, he has created illustrations for chapter and picture books sold worldwide.
Alison Lester
is the creator of picture books mixing imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. In 2012, she was Australia’s first Children’s Book Laureate, alongside Boori Monty Pryor.
Jess Racklyeft
is an award-winning
Australian author and illustrator of over 30 picture books. Jess’ picture book Iceberg (written by Claire Saxby) won the CBCA Picture Book of the Year in 2022.
Anna Walker is an award-winning illustrator and author of many picture books published worldwide. Anna creates illustrations with watercolour, pencil, and collage with stories inspired by the quiet and sometimes joyful details of life.
Gabrielle Wang
is the current Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022 and 2023. Her stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy.
Inda
Ahmad Zahri
is trained as a surgical doctor, but now spends much of her time writing and illustrating stories for children. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, she now splits her time between her garden home in Meanjin/ Brisbane and a sandy spot in the Middle East.
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ALLEN & UNWIN
www.allenandunwin.com |Carey Schroeter| careys@allenandunwin.com
Allen & Unwin is Australia’s leading independent publisher. We publish around 250 new titles each year including literary and commercial fiction, a broad range of general non-fiction and lifestyle titles and books for children and young adults. Many of our books, authors and illustrators are award-winners, and enjoy great popularity and high acclaim throughout the world.
LAST-PLACE LIN
Wai Chim, illustrated by Fred Chiu
Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last in every race. She almost gives up but Lin learns what's really important with a little help from her friends. A relatable picture book about resilience and the importance of valuing effort over outcome from an award-winning author.
RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2023 ISBN: 9781761067754 RRP (AUD): $19.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book, Ages 4-7
MR CHICKEN GOES TO MARS
Leigh Hobbs
Children love Mr Chicken’s hilarious travels and zest for life. He's been to Paris, London, Rome, around Australia but never to outer space! This latest journey blasts him to the outer reaches of the known universe. On the way he'll meet astronauts, Martians, survive a black hole and meteors!
RELEASE DATE: 03/10/2023 ISBN: 9781760878276 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
THE MONTH THAT MAKES THE YEAR
Inda Ahmad Zahri
Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that this month of fasting, prayer and reflection brings.
RELEASE DATE: 28/02/2023 ISBN: 9781761068423 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex NA & UK. Rights sold: Turkish CATEGORY: Picture Book
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SPELLHOUND & FLEDGEWITCH: DRAGONS OF HALLOW SERIES
Lian Tanner, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han
Two delightful whimsical fantasy novels filled with mystery, twists and friendship. What do a very small minch-wiggin, a child Queen, and an enormous magical pup have in common? They need to find the dragon that has turned their worlds upside-down, even if it means revealing their deepest secrets.
RELEASE DATE: not yet available ISBN: 9781761180057 RRP (AUD): $17.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 352pp & 320pp RIGHTS: World ex NA
CATEGORY: Middle Grade Illustrated Fiction
PICASSO AND THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Anna Fienberg
A beautifully moving story in which Frances and Kit - who each have a secret loneliness, a passion for drawing and nature, and love for a feisty puppy named Picasso - develop a friendship that helps one another surface through grief, find their voice and reconnect with happiness.
RELEASE DATE: 04/07/2023 ISBN: 9781760296988 RRP (AUD): $17.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 252pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Middle Grade Fiction
WE COULD BE SOMETHING
Will Kostakis
Warm, funny and genuinely moving contemporary queer YA with terrific voices and a huge heart about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended Greek family story, all underpinned by love.
RELEASE DATE: 02/05/2023 ISBN: 9781761180170 RRP (AUD): $19.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 416pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Young Adult Fiction
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BERBAY PUBLISHING
www.berbaybooks.com | Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke | alexandra@berbaybooks.com
Berbay Publishing is an award-winning independent children’s publishing house based in Melbourne, Australia, that has established a reputation locally and internationally for producing high-quality, original and enriching children’s books for readers ages 0-12. Berbay’s books have universal appeal and an eye for playfulness. We publish stories that entertain readers, provoke thoughtfulness, inspire empathy and speak directly to the child.
ALL ABOUT THE HEART
Dr Remi Kowalski, Tonia Composto
Curious kids will learn the answers to all their questions about the heart from leading paediatric cardiologist Dr Remi Kowalski. This is the first book in a nonfiction series, authored by medical experts and designed to be read cover to cover.
RELEASE DATE: 01/06/2023
ISBN: 9781922610591 RRP (AUD): $25.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 40pp RIGHTS: Translation rights CATEGORY: Non-fiction
ALL IN A DAY
Chihiro Takeuchi
Chihiro introduces kids to the concept of reading a clock in this celebration of community. Follow the comings and goings of everyone in the same apartment building and see what happens at each hour of the day.
RELEASE DATE: 01/10/2022
ISBN: 9781922610539 RRP (AUD): $26.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 40pp RIGHTS: World excluding Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and South Eastern Asia CATEGORY: Picture book
MOTH IN A FANCY CARDIGAN
Charlotte Lance, David Booth
If a butterfly is just a moth in a fancy cardigan, then perhaps we should always expect more than what we see. A funny, insightful coming-of-age story, told from the unlikely but utterly relatable perspectives of a moth and a butterfly.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2022
ISBN: 9780645069624 RRP (AUD): $19.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 136pp RIGHTS: Translation rights CATEGORY: Fiction
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THE BEAR AND THE LITTLE GREEN THING Diandian
Jon Klassen meets Carson Ellis in this stunning debut picture book about an unlikely friendship between a bear and a sapling. A Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition winner and a CICLA Honour award-winning title you don’t want to miss.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2022 ISBN: 9780645069648 RRP (AUD): $25.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 40pp RIGHTS: Translation rights CATEGORY: Picture book
GUS
Liz Murray, Walid Serageldine
No one adores Gus more than his keeper Edward. They don’t just share a bond; they share a birthday. This funny, heartfelt story about friendship and aging is the perfect choice for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGee
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2024 ISBN: 9781922610645 RRP (AUD): $25.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 40pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture book
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CSIRO PUBLISHING
www.publish.csiro.au |Claire Nance | claire.nance@csiro.au
CSIRO Publishing is Australia's leading science publisher. We operate as a notfor-profit, editorially independent business unit within the CSIRO. Our children’s non-fiction books are focussed on introducing young readers to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) topics in an engaging, fun and informative way.
A SHOREBIRD FLYING ADVENTURE
Jackie Kerin, illustrated by Milly Formby Strap in for a flying adventure. Join Milly on her microlight adventure and take a trip to the Arctic tundra and back. Meet the migratory shorebirds who travel phenomenal distances every year and explore their precious wetland habitats. Ages 6–9.
RELEASE DATE: 01/06/2022 ISBN: 9781486314492 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English CATEGORY: Picture book
ANIMAL MIGRATIONS:
FLYING, WALKING, SWIMMING
Diane Jackson Hill
An engaging introduction for ages 8–12 to the amazing animal migrations that play out all across the globe. Learn about the what, where, why and how of these exceptional and unusual journeys, and their effect on our world!
RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2022 ISBN: 9781486315413 RRP (AUD): $29.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 80pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English CATEGORY: Non-fiction
HOW TO SURVIVE ON MARS
Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway
Take a journey to the Mars and discover its natural wonders. With not enough air to breathe, sunlight to keep us warm, or any available food/water, life on Mars would be a challenge ... but with some ingenuity it just might be possible! Ages 8–12.
RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2022 ISBN: 9781486314669 RRP (AUD): $29.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 120pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English CATEGORY: Non-fiction
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POLLINATION: HOW DOES MY GARDEN GROW?
Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Danny Snell
A child’s day in the garden with their Gran and Pa leads to a wonderful exploration of how pollination happens in our gardens and backyards. Understand the important role that pollination plays in our environment! Ages 5–9.
RELEASE DATE: 01/02/2023 ISBN: 9781486313235 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English CATEGORY: Picture book
POO, SPEW AND OTHER GROSS THINGS ANIMALS DO!
Nic Gill and Romane Cristescu, illustrated by Rachel Tribout
Take a deep breath and step into the world of all the gross things animals do to survive and thrive. From using poo to build a nest to oozing slime to deter a predator, the animals in this book are amazing … and revolting. Perfect for ages 8–12.
RELEASE DATE: 01/04/2022 ISBN: 9781486314867 RRP (AUD): $29.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 92pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English CATEGORY: Non-fiction
WOLLEMI: SAVING A DINOSAUR TREE
Samantha Tidy, illustrated by Rachel Gyan
Deep in the forest, an ancient tree waits to be found & protected for future generations. This fascinating tree existed up to 200 million years ago, & after its chance discovery, everyone wants a dinosaur tree. But how will we protect it? Ages 6–9.
RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2023 ISBN: 9781486316083 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World English ex. Australia & New Zealand, and all other languages CATEGORY: Picture book
ENDING PLASTIC WASTE
Britta Denise Hardesty, Kathryn Willis, Justine Barrett and Chris Wilcox
A collection of stories, advice and information from experts in the fields of waste management, plastic pollution and environmental finance. It provides a broad outlook on how various waste programs from different countries are protecting our planet.
RELEASE DATE: 03/07/2023 ISBN: 9781486312290 RRP (AUD): $59.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 200pp RIGHTS: All languages ex. English
CATEGORY: Marine ecology
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FIVE MILE
www.fivemile.com.au |Bridget Mutton | bridget.mutton@fivemile.com.au
Five Mile is a boutique quality commercial publishing house specialising in picture books, board books, novelty, activity books, fiction and non-fiction. We publish our own homegrown program, in addition to licensing. We work with with the world's leading brands and creators, making books for kids and readers of all ages.
PETE CROMER: SEALIFE
Pete Cromer
Discover some of Australia's unique aquatic creatures through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery-in-a-book features 18 of his best-loved Australian fish and marine animal collages.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2023 ISBN: 9781922857309 RRP (AUD): $29.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 40pp RIGHTS: World
CATEGORY: Children's, Illustrated Non-Fiction
JIMMY BOTTOMS
Mary Anastasiou, illustrated by Alex Patrick Jimmy Bottoms is a hilariously fun story about a cheeky boy and a wayward fluff! This beautifully illustrated book will take you on an adventure through the town to catch the fluff on the loose.
RELEASE DATE: 01/01/2023 ISBN: 9781922857361 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Children's, Picture Book
FINDING KUTOPIA
Kasey Rainbow
This gorgeously-illustrated world is filled with colourful Kutopian critters, who will help guide young readers through a magical exploration of different feelings – big and small – and show that whatever they are looking for is never too far away.
RELEASE DATE: 01/06/2023 ISBN: not yet available RRP (AUD): $19.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 24pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Children's, Picture Book
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ANNABEL BARKER
www.annabelbarker.com |Annabel Barker| hello@annabelbarker.com
Annabel Barker Agency is a literary agency specialising in books for children and young adults. We represent writers, illustrators, and comic makers. Representing both debut and established creators, we are proud to represent work that showcases Australian life, yet has global appeal.
RETURN TO SENDER
Lauren Draper
A trio of friends uncover clues and memories to solve a mystery in a dead letter office, a place where letters go when no one claims them. The truth is closer to home than they ever imagined.
RELEASE DATE: 01/05/2024
ISBN: not yet available RRP (AUD): not yet available
FORMAT: not yet available RIGHTS: Translation, Film, Audio (World English rights sold)
CATEGORY: Young Adult (Contemporary)
THE MONTH THAT MAKES THE YEAR
Inda Ahmad Zahri
Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that this month of fasting, prayer and reflection brings.
RELEASE DATE: 28/02/2023
ISBN: 9781761068423 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardback, 32pp RIGHTS: North America (A&U hold translation rights)
CATEGORY: Picture Book
TINY WONDERS
Sally Soweol Han
Bursting with colour, Tiny Wonders is the story of a small child trying to bring wonder back to her town through the language of flowers from talented debut writer / illustrator Sally Soweol Han.
RELEASE DATE: 01/02/2022
ISBN: 9780702263477 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardback, 32pp RIGHTS: UQP hold World Rights
CATEGORY: Picture Book
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HARDIE GRANT CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING
www.hardiegrantchildrenspublishing.com |Clemency Hinton | clemencyhinton@hardiegrant.com
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is the children’s division of Hardie Grant, Australia’s largest independent publishing house. For 20 years we have been the home of bestselling stories for young people. Our success is built on stories that reflect the world we live in – and the world we want to help build.
HELLO TWIGS: SURPRISE!
Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood
A joyous early graphic novel series about four twigs and their adventures. With full-colour artwork throughout, Hello Twigs celebrates friendship and emotional expression, and explores wanting independence and needing the safety of home.
RELEASE DATE: 02/08/2023
ISBN: 9781761211980 RRP (AUD): $9.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 48pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Junior Fiction
MONSTIES: THE LOST BUNNY
Zanni Louise, Kyla May Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops – they are the MONSTIES, five best friend monsters who are hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders and centipedes.
RELEASE DATE: 07/06/2023
ISBN: 9781760509965 RRP (AUD): $14.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 112pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Junior Fiction
SENSATIONAL SHARKS
Tim Flannery & Emma Flannery, illustrated by Katie Melrose Did you know that the whale shark has jaws the size of a 12-year-old child? Come on an exciting expedition in this brand-new picture-book series that deep-dives into some of the weirdest creatures around the world!
RELEASE DATE: 21/06/2023 ISBN: 9781761211706 RRP (AUD): $26.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Non-fiction picture book
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CAN YOU TEACH A FISH TO CLIMB A TREE?
Jane Godwin, Terry Denton
A quirky and inspiring book about the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else, from bestselling creators. Can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? And if they can’t, what wonderful things can they do?
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2023 ISBN: 9781760508661 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
THE MOST BORING BOOK IN THE WORLD
Charlie Leahy, Darcy Prendergast
This is not just any boring book – it is THE MOST BORING BOOK IN THE WORLD! That is why nothing exciting, funny, or even remotely interesting is allowed in it. Kids will delight in this delightfully clever picture book that breaks the fourth wall.
RELEASE DATE: 05/04/2023 ISBN: 9781761211201 RRP (AUD): $20.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
YOUNG QUEENS: A MOST MYSTERIOUS MANOR
Megan Hess
Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their power. While waiting for her best friend, Poppy Grace hears a mysterious creak and discovers she can have fun on her own too.
RELEASE DATE: 05/07/2023 ISBN: 9781761212659 RRP (AUD): $26.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book
DRAFT COVER
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INTERACTIVE PUBLICATIONS
www.ipoz.biz |Dr David Reiter | rights@ipoz.biz
IP is an independent, multi-award winning publisher based in Brisbane. We publish under four imprints: Interactive Press (literary fiction & poetry), Glass House Books (non-fiction, trade fiction & YA), IP Kidz and The Digital Publishing Centre (eBooks & audiobooks).
LITTLE SHARK LULU IS SLEEPING
Dr Charlotte Birkmanis & Josie Montano, illustrated by Carla Hoffenberg
Little Shark Lulu is trying to get to sleep, despite many distractions from her sea creature friends; a gentle introduction to the importance that sharks play in keeping our marine environment sustainable.
RELEASE DATE: 15/10/2022 ISBN: 9781922332929 RRP (AUD): $26.00
FORMAT: Hardcover, eBook, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Early Primary
MIA'S GLAMMA
Josie Montano, illustrated by Carla Hoffenberg
Mia's grandmother is anything but the cliche of an old person. She wears the latest fashions, runs marathons, owns a restaurant and provides an excellent model for Mia to look up to in understanding what older persons can be.
RELEASE DATE: 01/07/2023 ISBN: 9781922830203 RRP (AUD): $26.00
FORMAT: Hardcover, eBook, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Early Primary
THE STORYTELLERS
Robert Vescio, illustrated by Krista Brennan
Storytellers come from all walks of life, and from all parts of the world. See how the germ of an idea sparks different inspirations among children from diverse cultures, leading to interesting careers.
RELEASE DATE: 15/11/2022 ISBN: 9781922332783 RRP (AUD): $26.00
FORMAT: Hardcover, eBook, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Middle Grade Primary
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ALICE THE KANGAROO
Jeremy Southern, illustrated by Amberly Kramhoft
Alice the Kangaroo is definitely hop-challenged. Her mob leave her in the dust, and she spends most of the book trying to catch up with them – with the help of a friendly galah, through various trials, including a bushfire!
RELEASE DATE: 15/11/2021 ISBN: 9781922332035 RRP (AUD): $26.00
FORMAT: Hardcover, eBook, 40pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Early Primary
WE CHILDREN AND THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH
Libby Hathorn, illustrated by Sadami Konchi
Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.
RELEASE DATE: 15/03/2022 ISBN: 9781922332684 RRP (AUD): $27.00
FORMAT: Hardcover, eBook, 34pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Middle Grade Primary
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MAGABALA BOOKS
www.magabala.com |Kate McCormack | rights@magabala.com
Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, we celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
THANK YOU RAIN!
Sally Morgan & Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr
Thank you rain! is a joyful read, and is full of the plants and animals that welcome rain: raindrops in the treetops; birds singing in the rain; raindrops wetting the dry earth and filling creek beds; birds, and frogs all enjoying the rain.
RELEASE DATE: 01/09/2022 ISBN: 9781922613646 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World All Languages CATEGORY: Picture Book, 4+
SILVER LEAVES
Gladys Milroy
A beautiful story about conservation, working together and hope. Owl and Night Parrot are nocturnal. They have a lovely big tree well away from all the noisy birds, until one day they are woken up by the birds fighting over space in their tree ...
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2022 ISBN: 9781922613622 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 80pp RIGHTS: World All Languages
CATEGORY: Children's Illustrated, 6+
KOORI PRINCESS
Anita Heiss
Teish is a sassy, soon-to-be 8-year-old. She believes more than anything, that she is a Disney princess. But will her siblings accept her being a feisty Koori Princess? A humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2022 ISBN: 9781922613158 RRP (AUD): $16.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 70pp RIGHTS: World All Languages
CATEGORY: Junior Reader, 7-12
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UNCLE XBOX
Jared Thomas
A coming-of-age story for young gamers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place in a digital world. Or not.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2023 ISBN: 9781922613363 RRP (AUD): $16.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 64pp RIGHTS: World All Languages
CATEGORY: Junior Fiction, 7-12
HAIRY HOLES
Brenton E. McKenna
Begley and Redley Hole are two hairy hole people living ordinary lives until their world is lifted up and tossed on its rear when a lost tourist named Joplin stumbles upon them with promises of friendship and help to search for their parents.
RELEASE DATE: 01/04/2023 ISBN: 9781922613189 RRP (AUD): $17.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 88pp RIGHTS: World All Languages
CATEGORY: Graphic Novel, 8-12
TRACKS OF THE MISSING
Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler
“...a gripping First Nations thriller..." – Frances Atkinson, The Age A journey that moves deep in to an ancient landscape uncovers secrets, and the past, which is never far away, continues to call them.
RELEASE DATE: 01/04/2023 ISBN: 9781922613264 RRP (AUD): $16.99
FORMAT: Paperback, 208pp RIGHTS: World All Languages CATEGORY: YA, Teens
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PASCAL PRESS
www.pascalpress.com.au
Pascal Press has been publishing quality educational resources for teachers, students and parents for over 30 years. We are a leading Australian publisher of home study materials and primary school workbooks. Our brands include Excel, Targeting, ABC Reading Eggs, Blake’s Guides, Back to Basics and Blake Education.
TARGETING WRITING SKILLS YEARS 3-6 (4 books)
Norah Colvin
Targeting Writing Skills is a comprehensive series that teaches students how to write three main types of texts: Informative, Imaginative and Persuasive as well as the fundamentals of grammar required to successfully write within each genre.
RELEASE DATE: 01/02/2023 ISBN: 9781925726268 RRP (AUD): $16.95
FORMAT: Saddle stitched A4 colour consumable workbook, 84pp
RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand CATEGORY: Primary education
CATCH-UP MATHS SERIES A YEARS 3-6
Deborah Frendo-Toman
Written for students struggling with primary maths, this series takes maths' concepts back to their foundation. The books ensure that concepts are consolidated by offering 100’s of coaching videos accessed by QR codes.
RELEASE DATE: 01/09/2022 ISBN: 9781925726145 RRP (AUD): $39.95
FORMAT: Perfect Bound A4 colour, 312pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia, New Zealand and USA CATEGORY: Primary education non-fiction
TARGETING PHONICS BOOKS 1, 2 & 3
Norah Colvin
This series is based on the systematic synthetic phonics approach, it includes hearing each sound correctly pronounced. There is a short video clip for each sound, accessed via QR codes embedded in each unit alongside handwriting and fun activities.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2022 ISBN: 9781925726343 RRP (AUD): $19.95
FORMAT: Perfect Bound A4 colour, 108pp RIGHTS: World ex China, Australia and New Zealand CATEGORY: Primary education non-fiction
| Lynn Dickinson | lynnd@blake.com.au
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TARGETING MATHS PROBLEM SOLVING
Ann & Johnny Baker
This four-book series unravels the mystery of maths problem solving by teaching the key strategies needed to discover the solutions. Each unit also includes an open-ended investigation.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2022 ISBN: 9781925726305 RRP (AUD): $16.95
FORMAT: Saddle-stitched A4 colour, 80pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand CATEGORY: Primary education non-fiction
TARGETING HOMEWORK
Norah Colvin & Frances Mackay
Targeting Homework is a six-book series that provides Maths and English revision for primary students. Each book contains 32 weekly units with activities in English Grammar, Spelling, Comprehension and Phonics as well as all Maths strands.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2020 ISBN: 9781925726206 RRP (AUD): $17.95
FORMAT: Perfect Bound A4 colour, 168pp
RIGHTS: World ex USA, Australia and New Zealand CATEGORY: Primary education
TARGETING WRITING SKILLS YEARS 3,4, 5 & 6
Norah Colvin
A comprehensive program that teaches primary students the text features and fundamentals of grammar to become effective writers of persuasive, imaginative and informative texts.
RELEASE DATE: 01/02/2023 ISBN: 9781925726275 RRP (AUD): $16.95
FORMAT: Saddle stitched A4 colour, 84pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand CATEGORY: Primary education workbook non-fiction
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SCRIBBLE
www.scribblekidsbooks.com | Alice Richardson | alice@scribepub.com.au
Scribble is a vibrant, eclectic list of illustrated books for children by brilliant writers and artists from around the world. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
WHO'S AFRAID OF THE LIGHT?
Anna McGregor
Fergus lives in the darkest depths of the sea and is scared of just one thing … the light! Who's Afraid of the Light? is a fresh and funny narrative nonfiction picture book introducing young readers to the wonders of the ocean’s ‘midnight zone’.
RELEASE DATE: 02/05/2023 ISBN: 9781922585394 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: 280 (h) x 225 (w) mm, 4 PMS (inc 3 neon), Hardcover, 32pp
RIGHTS: World all languages CATEGORY: Picture Book Fiction
OFF TO THE MARKET
Alice Oehr
Sunday is market day. We are looking for pumpkin, apples, eggs, and bread. What else will we find? Where did it come from? And what will we make with it? Learn about produce and the people who bring food to our table in this delightful offering.
RELEASE DATE: 05/10/2022 ISBN: 9781925849790 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: 270 (h) x 225 (w) mm, CMYK + 1 neon PMS, Hardcover flushcut w/ rounded corners, 30pp RIGHTS: World (ex French) CATEGORY: Picture Book Fiction
SNAP!
Anna Walker
Frog thinks there’s no one else in the forest, but you never know what’s just around the corner … Award-winning Anna Walker invites us to hear with our eyes as we follow frog’s rollicking escapade in this pitch-perfect pre-school soundscape.
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2022
ISBN: 9781922585387 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: 275 (h) x 225 (h) mm, CMYK + 1 PMS, Hardcover, 32pp
RIGHTS: World (ex French) CATEGORY: Picture Book Fiction
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TOMORROW IS A BRAND-NEW DAY
Davina Bell, illlustrated by Allison Colpoys
Good or bad, the things you do are all a part of being you — From the creators of international bestseller All the Ways to be Smart comes this healing and uplifting tribute to learning and growing — to making mistakes and making amends.
RELEASE DATE: 09/11/2021 ISBN: 9781925849462 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: 4 PMS Colours, Hardcover, 32pp
RIGHTS: World (ex Dutch, Korean, Welsh) CATEGORY: Picture Book Fiction
THE SPECTACULAR SUIT
Kat Patrick, illlustrated by Hayley Wells
‘What a spectacular story’ —Phoebe Bridgers Frankie wants a spectacular suit. Can she find the outfit of her dreams? A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself!
RELEASE DATE: 13/02/2021 ISBN: 9781922310873 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World (ex French, Complex Chinese, Korean)
CATEGORY: Picture Book Fiction
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UQP
www.uqp.com.au | Hayley Tomlinson | hayley.tomlinson@uqp.com.
UQP is one of Australia’s leading publishing houses. Established in 1948 as a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Queensland, UQP has consistently produced culturally significant works across genres such as fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as children's and young adult books.
THE DANCE OF THE KRAKEN, THE SINGING OF THE SEA
Zana Fraillon
From an award-winning author comes this utterly unique story about two brothers separated by life and death who refuse to let each other go.
RELEASE DATE: 29/08/2023 ISBN: 9780702262760 RRP (AUD): $16.95
FORMAT: B-format paperback RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Middle reader, illustrated verse novel
LEO & RALPH
Peter Carnavas
Leo pressed fists into his clenched eyes to stop the tears from leaking out. Saying goodbye to an imaginary friend was harder than dreaming one into the world. How will Leo make a new start with an imaginary friend who refuses to give up on him?
RELEASE DATE: 03/10/2023 ISBN: 9780702266218 RRP (AUD): $14.99
FORMAT: B-format paperback, 192pp
RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Younger reader with internal illustrations
THE GARDEN AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Cassy Polimeni & Briony Stewart
Isla finds a rare plant and her mother tells her about a vault hidden in a frozen mountain on the other side of the world. Soon the mother and daughter head off to deliver their precious parcel to the garden waiting at the end of the world.
RELEASE DATE: 04/04/2023 ISBN: 9780702265693 RRP (AUD): $24.99
FORMAT: Hardback, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture book
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WINDY HOLLOW BOOKS
www.windyhollowbooks.com.au | Cristina Pase | cristina@windyhollowbooks.com.au
Windy Hollow Books is an award-winning publisher of children's picture books. We publish books to entertain and inspire, to foster a love of reading and empower children to feel connected to their community and environment. Windy Hollow Books was awarded the BOP Prize for Best Publisher, Oceania region in 2020.
CLOUDSPOTTING
Samantha Tidy & Susannah Crispe
When the sun rises over the sea, the sky is a canvas of possibilities for a father and daughter. Join a father and daughter as they share a special time catching crabs but also treasuring being on the water and appreciating what is around them.
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2023
ISBN: 9780645518795 RRP (AUD): $27.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand
CATEGORY: Picture Book
SHIP AHOY BOX BOY
Mal Webster
Limited by the space in his backyard and a few cardboard boxes, a boy shows what's possible with some creativity and your imagination.
RELEASE DATE: 01/01/2022
ISBN: 9780645323597 RRP (AUD): $27.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand
CATEGORY: Picture Book
KNOCK KNOCK
Catherine Meatheringham & Deb Hudson
Knock on doors all over the world and see how people live. A wonderful exploration of language and culture.
RELEASE DATE: 01/07/2023
ISBN: 9781922081001 RRP (AUD): $27.99
FORMAT: Hardcover, 28pp RIGHTS: World ex Australia and New Zealand
CATEGORY: Picture Book
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PUBLISHER CONTACT DETAILS Allen & Unwin 6 www.allenandunwin.com Carey Schroeter| careys@allenandunwin.com Berbay Publishing 8 www.berbaybooks.com Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke | alexandra@berbaybooks.com Nancy Conescu | nancy@berbaybooks.com CSIRO Publishing 10 www.publish.csiro.au Claire Nance | claire.nance@csiro.au Five Mile 12 www.fivemile.com.au Bridget Mutton | bridget.mutton@fivemile.com.au Rocco Zerbi | rocco.zerbi@fivemile.com.au Hardie Grant Children's Publishing 14 www.hardiegrantchildrenspublishing.com Clemency Hinton | clemencyhinton@hardiegrant.com Interactive Publications 16 www.ipoz.biz Dr David Reiter | rights@ipoz.biz Magabala 18 www.magabala.com Kate McCormack | rights@magabala.com 26
Pascal Press 20 www.pascalpress.com.au Lynn Dickinson | lynnd@blake.com.au Scribble 22 www.scribblekidsbooks.com Alice Richardson | alice@scribepub.com.au UQP 24 www.uqp.com.au Hayley Tomlinson | hayley.tomlinson@uqp.com.au Clair Hume | clair.hume@uqp.com.au Windy Hollow Books 25 www.windyhollowbooks.com.au Cristina Pase | cristina@windyhollowbooks.com.au The Bold Type Agency www.boldtypeagency.com.au Nerrilee Weir | nerrileeweir@boldtypeagency.com.au Fiona Henderson | fionahenderson@boldtypeagency.com.au Annabel Barker 13 www.annabelbarker.com Annabel Barker| hello@annabelbarker.com LITERARY AGENTS DETAILS 27
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