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'It's Noisy on the Farm' by Jedda Robaard
Join in the noise and fun of a day on the farm! From the best-selling pre-school author Jedda Robaard comes this hilarious and engaging new board book series that follows the chaos and …
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JDM creators shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year Awards!
HUGE congratulations to our authors and illustrators shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year Awards 2022! in Birth to Three years category; Before You Were Born by Katrina Germein, illustrated by our …
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HarperCollins acquires Harrison’s ‘The Visitors’
HarperCollins Australia has acquired ANZ rights to the novel The Visitors by Jane Harrison, in ‘a highly competitive auction’ brokered by Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Management Literary Agency. Film rights to The Visitors …
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'So Far, So Good' by Aaron Fa'Aoso, with Michelle Scott Tucker
A powerful memoir from actor, writer, producer and proud Torres Strait Islander Aaron Fa’Aoso. Aaron Fa’Aoso has earned a living as a professional footballer, a Kings Cross bouncer, a remote community …
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'Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire' by Cristy Burne & Denis Knight
Gorgomoth the Unclean is back and he’s up to no good, of course. Can Wednesday and the gang beat Gorgomoth to the long-lost Stone of Power, or will the world be plunged …
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Sarah Firth acquired by Nakkiah Lui-curated Joan imprint
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has announced the first three titles to be published under its new Nakkiah Lui-curated Joan imprint, acquiring ANZ rights to debuts by Brooke Boney, Sarah Firth and Madison …
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Zoe Daniel claims victory in Goldstein!
Goldstein voted last night — and they chose Zoe Daniel to be their representative, and we are SO DAMN PROUD! ‘Voices of Goldstein’ was an inspiring movement amongst many this election, and they were Team Zoe …
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'How to Tackle Your Dreams' by Fiona Hardy
Everyone knows that Homer loves Australian Rules football. But ever since his dad moved away and his mum was drafted in the women’s league, something has changed. He’s spending more time fixing clothes …
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'Be Careful, Xiao Xin!' by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sher Rill Ng
From best-selling author Alice Pung and renowned illustrator Sher Rill Ng comes an extraordinarily powerful and moving book about how the past can shape the future. Xiao Xin believes he is a red fire …
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'Every Version of You' by Grace Chan
In late twenty-first century Australia, Tao-Yi and her part- ner Navin spend most of their time inside a hyper-immer- sive, hyper-consumerist virtual reality called Gaia. They log on, go to work, …
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Hachette acquires Rolfe YA graphic novel
From the official press-release Hachette Australia is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the debut YA graphic novel by Melbourne-based author and illustrator Briar Rolfe. The deal was brokered between Jeanmarie Morosin, Head …
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Maree Kimberley an Aurealis Finalist!
We are just so delighted for author Maree Kimberley, whose LoveOzYA debut Dirt Circus League (Text Publishing) has been named a finalist in the Young Adult category of the Aurealis Awards! The Aurealis Awards were …
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JDM Agency helps raise funds for Lismore Flood Recovery
Just … WOW! The Lismore charity flood relief auction (wonderfully organised by Zanni Louise!) ended this morning, and we were delighted to see the JDM-listed items get snapped up for a good cause! The total …
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'Completely Normal (and Other Lies)' by Biffy James
Love has rules. So does grief. And Stella Wilde’s about to break them all. Stella Wilde is secretly in love with the hottest guy in school, Isaac Calder. He seems to love her back, …
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'Icerberg' shortlisted for CBCA Awards!
Huge congratulations to Iceberg Picture Book team – Claire Saxby, and our own illustrator Jess Racklyeft – who have been shortlisted in the Picture Book category of the CBCA Awards! Entries in this category should …
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