HELLO! from AUSTRALIA Australian Children's Book Illustration Exhibition Bologna 2013: Hall 26, Stand B80 Showcasing notable picture books 2012-2013
The Curious Explorer’s Illustrated Guide to Extotic Animals by Marc Matin
Presented by the Australian Publishers Association and Books Illustrated Proudly supported by Copyright Agency’s (CA) Cultural Fund
An Exhibition of Australian Children’s Book Illustration The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the Association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned. The APA’s initiatives at Bologna Children’s Book Fair aim to support publishers in the promotion and sale of rights to Australian children’s books and to facilitate contact between Australian publishers and international agents and promoters. In broader terms, we aim to promote Australian culture and literary culture internationally, and draw attention to and showcase the diversity and depth of Australian children’s books. We are excited that the Australian Children’s Laureates (see page 10) will be present at the stand and taking part in special events at the fair. Each year this Books Illustrated exhibition tours to other book festivals and fairs. In 2011 the exhibition toured to Paju Bookcity in South Korea. In 2012 the exhibition toured to the Booksori Festival in Paju Bookcity, and in Seoul to the National Youth and Children’s Library, and in 2013 to the Korea Foundation Cultural Gallery. In 2013 the exhibition will be exhibited at venues including the Capital Library Beijing, China, as part of the Beijing Writers Festival.
Allen and Unwin
Illustration by Ron Brooks from On The Day You Were Born
Allen & Unwin
Remembering Lionsville
Author/Illustrator: Bronwyn Bancroft Allen and Unwin
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On The Day You Were Born Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Ron Brooks Allen and Unwin
Bronwyn Bancroft’s fine artworks are collected and exhibited around the world. A descendant of the Bundjalung people, Bronwyn has an unmistakable illustration style, and is a highly acclaimed author and illustrator of awardwinning children’s books such as Possum and Wattle.
“My Daddy said, ‘On the day you were born, I wrapped you up warm and took you for a walk to see the world.’ This picture book is a glorious celebration of the world around us.”
Remembering Lionsville is a unique picture book in which she tells her inspiring story of growing up in country New South Wales.
Margaret Wild is one of Australia’s best-loved authors for young people and Ron Brooks is an acclaimed illustrator of classic picture books, some of which have stayed in print for over 30 years. Previous Wild/Brooks collaborations include Fox, Old Pig and Rosie and Tortoise.
Rights Available: World rights held.
Rights Available: World rights held.
Allen and Unwin
The Selfish Giant
Jandamarra
Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Terry Denton Allen and Unwin
Author: Oscar Wilde Illustrator: Ritva Voutila Allen and Unwin The Selfish Giant is one of Wilde’s most beloved children’s stories. With magnificent illustrations by Finnish-born Ritva Voutila, this beautiful new edition of Oscar Wilde’s famous and moving story of how a young boy melts the Giant’s heart is a book for the whole family to treasure. Ritva Voutila is an accomplished school performer and holds frequent art workshops. She has twice won an award for excellence in school performances.
The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley - a story for all Australians, providing a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a powerful slice of history.
Two of Mark Greenwood’s books won the West Australian Premier’s Award for children’s books. Terry Denton has illustrated more than 100 books, twenty of which he has also written. His work has won more than 40 children’s choice awards throughout Australia.
Rights Available: World rights held. Rights Available: World rights held. Rights Contact: Angela Namoi, Rights and International Sales Director angelan@allenandunwin.com ph. +61 2 8425 0113, http://www.allenandunwin.com
Fremantle Press My Superhero
Author: Chris Owen Illustrator: Moira Court Fremantle Press Super heroes have a lot of super attributes - amazing strength, incredible speed. This charming book is a celebration of super skills of a quite different kind. Hero-worship in the nicest possible way. Rights Available: World excluding ANZ. Rights Contact: Clive Newman Rights and Permissions, Fremantle Press, cnewman@fremantlepress.com.au ph. +61 8 9430 6331 http://www.fremantlepress.com.au
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The Five Mile Press
Bird and Bear
Author/Illustrator: Ann James The Five Mile Press
Ann James is an illustrator with a career spanning 30 years. Her award-winning books include Lucy Goosey, Little Humpty, The Midnight Gang (written by Margaret Wild) and The Way I Love You (David Bedford).
Illustrator Ann James will be demonstrating at the Books Illustrated exhibition at the Australian Stand.
Rights Contact: Joanna Lake, The Five Mile Press, joannal@fivemile.com.au ph. +61 3 8756 5519
Hachette Australia/Lothian Books
Bird and Bear, written and illustrated by Ann, sparkles with a child-centred view. Bird and Bear are friends. When they go on a birthday picnic they discover something surprising together that changes the way they will see the world forever!
Rights Available: World English (ex ANZ and UK).
Hardie Grant Egmont/Little Hare A Hare, a Hound and Shy Mousey Brown
The Arrival
Author/Illustrator: Shaun Tan Hachette Australia/ Lothian Children’s Books
This graphic novel draws inspiration from tales of migrants past and present. A man arrives in a new place and tries to find a place to live, a job and a handle on a new language. The absence of words emphasises his alienation, but the ending is full of affirmation and hope.
Rights Available: World excluding Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Complex, Chinese Simplified, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, North American, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, UK.
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Rights Contact: Fiona Hazard, Hachette Australia, rights@hachette.com.au ph. +61 2 8248 0818 http://www.hachette.com.au
Author: Julia Hubery Illustrator: Jonathan Bentley Little Hare/Hardie Grant Egmont
There’s a hare in the air, there’s a hound on the ground, and watching them both is shy Mousey Brown … And so begins an enchanting adventure, complete with danger, silliness, bravery and romance. Mouse is tiny but bold, Hound is vast and menacing, Hare doesn’t have a clue and, between them, someone has to come out on top. Rights Available: World excluding German, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish. Rights Contact: Joanna Anderson Rights Coordinator, Hardie Grant Egmont, JoannaAnderson@hardiegrant.com.au ph. +61 3 8520 6444, http://www.hardiegrant.com.au
HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Not a Cloud in the Sky
Author/Illustrator: Emma Quay HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Bird had been flying for such a long time. Sometimes everything looked the same all over. Nothing different. Nothing at all. Apart from the odd cloud …
A beautiful new picture book about how finding a friend can change the shape of a day. Ages: 3+ Emma Quay has become one of Australia’s most sought-after picture book artists, winning numerous awards.
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Rights Available: World (excl. ANZ territories) Translation rights availability: all languages.
Illustration by Emma Quay from Not a Cloud in the Sky
Queen Alice’s Palaces
Author: Juliette MacIver Illustrator: Lucia Masciullo ABC Books/ HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Queen Alice’s palace was gilded and grand …Lovely Queen Alice has the finest palace in the land. So fine, in fact, that cunning Sir Hugh tries to trick her into building one for him too! But has he met his match in the whimsical, goodhearted Alice? Rights Available: World (excl. ANZ territories). Translation rights available: all languages. Rights Contact: Elizabeth O’Donnell, International Rights Manager, HarperCollins Publishers Australia, elizabeth.odonnell@harpercollins.com.au ph. +61 2 99525458, http://www.harpercollins.com.au
Ruby Red Shoes
Author/Illustrator: Kate Knapp HarperCollins Publishers Australia Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. Ages: 4+ Rights Available: World (excl. ANZ territories). Translation rights available: all languages. 4
Magabala Books
JoJo Publishing
Johnny and The Pelican
Dingo’s Tree
Author: Melva Ouliaris Illustrator: Meredith Thomas JoJo Publishing
Author/Illustrator: Gladys and Jill Milroy Magabala Books This is the story of Dingo, Wombat, Crow and their friends as they struggle to exist alongside the devastation of mining that is tearing up their beautiful homeland. This is a powerful children’s parable consisting of four chapters: Dingo’s Tree, The Raindrop, The Tree that Walked and The Last Tree. Rights Available: World. Rights Contact: Margaret Whiskin, Publishing Manager, Magabala Books, publishing@magabala.com ph. +61 8 9192 1991 http://www.magabala.com
As the sun greets the water each day, the pelicans glide down from the sky and onto the beach for feeding time. Johnny and his mother are amongst the crowd that has gathered early along the promenage to witness this spectacular event. When the crowd grows weary and leaves, Johnny stays and what comes next is a gentle reminder that beautiful things come to those who wait. Rights Available: World.
Rights Contact: Australian Licensing Corporation, Mary Hare, maryhare@alc-online.com Publisher: JoJo Publishing jo-media@bigpond.net.au ph: + 61 3 9681 7275 http://www.jojopublishing.com
Penguin Books
The Curious Explorer’s Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals Author/Illustrator: Marc Martin Penguin Books
From armadillo to zebras, chameleons to quetzals, these exotic animals will surprise and delight. No curious explorer should be without Marc Martin’s stunning celebration of strange and beautiful creatures from all over the world. Here is a book of wonder, a unique and breathtaking treasure from one of Australia’s most outstanding new talents. Rights Available: World. 5
The Treasure Box
Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Penguin Books At this time in history the themes of this book are especially relevant: the endurance of the human spirit, the legacy of our books and stories, and the hope for a better world. Margaret’s powerful text and Freya’s whimsical, evocative illustrations has produced a rare, important and timeless book. Rights Available: US, Can, UK & Europe, Translation.
Penguin Books
Today We Have No Plans Author: Jane Godwin Illustrator: Anna Walker Penguin Books
Illustration by Anna Walker from Today We Have No Plans
From the creators of the much-loved All Through the Year comes a journey through the week in the life of a typical busy family. Unstructured time is a rare thing these days. This book celebrates the importance and the joys of days that are free; days that have no plans. Rights Available: US, Can, UK & Europe,Translation (Rights sold to Korean-Bluebird Publishing). Rights Contact: Peg McColl, Contracts & Rights Manager, Penguin Group (Australia), Peg.McColl@au.penguingroup.com ph. +61 3 9811 2411, http://www.penguin.com.au
I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
Illustrator Ann James will be demonstrating at the Books Illustrated exhibition at the Australian Stand.
The lively collaboration of author Janeen Brian and illustrator Ann James has created a delightful read-aloud book about a little dinosaur who just loves mud! Pre-schoolers won’t be able to resist joining in with both action and words in this rollicking romp of a story, about the best fun of all, playing with mud! Rights Available: US, Can, UK & Europe, Translation.
Illustration by Ann James from I’m A Dirty Dinosaur
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Author: Janeen Brian Illustrator: Ann James Penguin Books
Random House Australia
Santa’s Secret
Author: Mike Dumbleton Illustrator: Tom Jellet Random House Australia Santa’s Secret offers a fresh take on Christmas in Australia. Written in light-hearted rhyming verse and illustrated with Tom Jellett’s unique and humorous illustrations, Santa’s Secret perfectly captures all the warmth and mischief of Christmas in Australia. The Christmas presents have all been delivered, but Santa is back on his sleigh. What is he up to? Where is he going? Quick . . . hop on board. Let’s find out. Rights Available: World.
One Very Tired Wombat
Author/Illustrator: Renée Treml Random House Australia A delightful counting book featuring a cast of cheeky Australian animals and lots of humour. One wombat is very tired, and he just wants to rest. The birds try to be quiet – well, some of them, anyway – but it seems that they’re not as quiet as they think. Poor tired wombat. Will he ever get some sleep? One Very Tired Wombat is a charming counting book featuring some very cheeky Australian animals. Rights Available: World. Rights Contact: Nerrilee Weir – Rights Manager nweir@randomhouse.com.au ph. +61 2 8923 9892 http://www.randomhouse.com.au/
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Scholastic Australia/Omnibus Books
Banjo Bounces Back
The Terrible Suitcase
Author: Emma Allen Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Scholastic Australia/ Omnibus
It’s the first day of school and all the children have special backpacks, except one – she has a terrible suitcase. A story about how imagination can make magic out of anything. Beautiful illustrations by fantastically popular artist Freya Blackwood, winner of the 2010 Kate Greenaway Medal for Harry & Hopper.
Author/Illustrator: Lachie Hume Scholastic Australia/ Omnibus
A story about what happens when Banjo, a Hoofball Star, loses his will to play. Another funny, deceptively simple story from Lachie Hume - about self-esteem, the value of friendship and the importance of belonging. Beautiful watercolour illustrations. Rights Available: World excl ANZ.
Rights Available: World excl ANZ.
Biscuits from Home
Peggy
Rachel is in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father is in the trenches, cold and afraid. When Rachel makes him biscuits, she adds the love and hope that he needs. A touching story of a family torn apart by war but brought together through the powerful simplicity of homemade biscuits.
Peggy lives in a small house in a quiet street. One blustery day a big gust of wind sweeps down and scoops up leaves, twigs and . . . Peggy! The wind blows Peggy into the city, where she discovers strange new things, but how will she find her way back home?
Rights Available: World excl ANZ.
Rights Available: World excl ANZ.
Author: Phil Cummings Illustrator: Owen Swan Scholastic Australia/Scholastic Press
Rights Contact: Claire Pretyman, Rights Manager, Scholastic Australia, ph. +61 2 9413 8305, claire_pretyman@scholastic.com.au http://www.scholastic.com.au/
Author/Illustrator: Anna Walker Scholastic Australia/Scholastic Press
Peggy is a beautiful stand-alone title by Anna that we will be introducing at Bologna in 2013.
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University of Queensland Press
Walker Books Australia Granny Grommet and Me Author: Dianne Wolfer Illustrator: Karen Blair Walker Books Australia
Brave Squish Rabbit Author/Illustrator: Katherine Battersby UQP Brave Squish Rabbit is the follow-up to the hugely popular and endearing picture book Squish Rabbit. A tale celebrating the joy of friendship from the CBCA Crichton Award shortlisted author, Katherine Battersby. Printed with a fun glow-in-the-dark and squishy cover perfect for little hands! Rights Available: World excl ANZ. Rights Contact: Kristina Schulz, Children’s and Young Adult Publisher, UQP, kristinas@uqp.uq.edu.au ph. +61 7 3365 2421, http://www.uqp.com.au Katherine will be demonstrating at the Books Illustrated exhibition at the Australian Stand.
Granny likes to hit the surf. It looks like fun, but there are strange things under the waves… Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author. Karen Blair is a relative newcomer who has also written and illustrated Baby Animal Farm, the first in a new series of books for babies. Rights Available: World rights, all languages. Rights Contact: Melissa Keown, International Sales Manager, Walker Books Australia, melissa.keown@walkerbooks.com.au ph. +61 2 9517 9577, http://www.walkerbooks.com.au
Working Title Press
The Little Dinosaur Author: Catriona Hoy Illustrator: Andrew Plant Working Title Press
Author: Doug MacLeod Illustrator: Craig Smith Working Title Press
Long ago, before Australia existed, a little dinosaur with big eyes roamed the Antarctic forests. One day the little dinosaur fell and hurt her leg. She struggled to keep up with her herd. Time passed and the world changed but the discovery of the little dinosaur’s leg bone millions of years later, meant she would not be forgotten.
Why would anyone want to live on a farm where the winds are so fierce that even the pigs are blown away? Fortunately Mum is a clever inventor and can think of one very good reason. An hilarious and pertinent picture book about the environment.
An excellent introduction to geology, fossils and palaeontology.
Rights Contact: Jane Covernton, Director/Publisher, workingt@esc.net.au http://www.workingtitlepress.com.au ph. +61 8 232 0226
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The Windy Farm
Rights Available: World Excl ANZ.
The Australian Children’s Laureates for 2012 and 2013 are Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor. This prestigious national honour is awarded by the Australian Children’s Literature Alliance (ACLA) to promote the transformational power of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians. As Laureates Alison and Boori are national and international ambassadors for Australian children’s literature and visit all states and territories telling their stories and being part of an active literary culture. Each is engaged in their own Laureate Project and you can follow their progress on the Children’s Laureate website.
Alison Lester is one of Australia’s most popular authors. She has written and illustrated over 25 picture books including Clive Eats Alligators, Magic Beach, Noni the Pony and One Small Island (with Coral Tulloch). Are We There Yet? is a modern Australian classic and was chosen as the feature book for the National Year of Reading 2012.
Her books are published in many languages and are loved by children around the world. Alison believes children need adventures and the freedom to imagine. She has always been a bookworm and often reads for hours in the middle of the night. Alison’s Laureate project This is My Place will be a collaborative project: a book by children for children.
One Small Island Author/Illustrator: Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch Penguin Books
Meet Alison and Boori at the Australian Stand each day and at the Authors’ Cafe on Monday 25th, 4.30pm for the Laureate Summit.
Boori Monty Pryor is an indigenous Australian born in Townsville, North Queensland in 1950. His father is from the Birri-gubba Nation of the Bowen region and his mother’s tribal group from Yarrabah, near Cairns, is the Kunggandji. Boori has worked in film, television, modelling, sport, music and theatre-ineducation. He has written several award-winning books with Meme McDonald including Maybe Tomorrow, My Girragundji, The Binna Binna Man and Njunjul the Sun. Shake A Leg, his picture book with Jan Ormerod, won the Prime Minister’s Award in 2011. During 2012 filming has begun for Boori’s Laureate project Storykeepers, a documetary about his life and work.
Shake A Leg
Author: Boori Monty Pryor Illustrator: Jan Ormerod Allen & Unwin
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International Awards - Australian Authors and Illustrators
Australia has produced a host of outstanding children’s book authors and illustrators. Many of these creators have been recognised through some of the most prestigious international children’s book awards. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but simply contains some of the highlights: Robert Ingpen, Bob Graham Nominee 2012 (Hans Christian Andersen Award); Sonya Hartnett, Shaun Tan (Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award); Jan Ormerod, Gregory Rogers, Bob Graham, Freya Blackwood (Kate Greenaway Medal); Julie Vivas, Bob Graham, Jeannie Baker, Shaun Tan (Boston Globe Horn Book Award); Markus Zusak, Shaun Tan, Ron Brooks, Margaret Wild (Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis); Shaun Tan, Armin Greder and Libby Gleeson (Bologna Ragazzi Award); Melina Marchetta, Marcus Zusak, Margot Lanagan, Judith Clarke, Sonya Hartnett (Michael L. Printz Award); Sonya Hartnett (International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award); Sonya Hartnett (Commonwealth Writer’s Prize); Bob Graham (Charlotte Zolotow Award); Sonya Hartnett (Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize); Armin Greder and Libby Gleeson, Julie Vivas and Mem Fox, Jan Ormerod, Graeme Base, Sonya Hartnett, Nadia Wheatley, Bob Graham, Ron Brooks and Margaret Wild, Robert Ingpen (International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Diploma). Books Illustrated is a gallery in Melbourne Australia that, for over twenty years, has promoted Australian picture books, their creators and their art. The gallery represents a wide range of Australian illustrators and curates and tours exhibitions around Australia and internationally.
www.booksillustrated.com.au
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned.
http://www.publishers.asn.au/
Splitting Image are one of Australia’s most technologically advanced digital Pre-Press companies servicing many publishers of Australian picture books. As printer of all the images, they are a generous sponsor of the exhibition.
www.splittingimage.com.au
Eric by Shaun Tan
The Copyright Agency (CA) is an Australian copyright management company whose role is to provide a bridge between creators and users of copyright material. It allocates funds to to cultural development by supporting a wide variety of projects (including this one) which aim to encourage, and provide practical assistance to, creators and the Australian cultural community generally. The Agency has a particular focus to support innovation in the Australian creative industries to develop local and foreign markets for Australian works. www.copyright.com.au/