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Sarah Firth recognised: Notable Australian Graphic Novel
We are thrilled and delighted to learn that the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) have recognised Sarah Firth’s Eventually Everything Connects: Eight Essays on Uncertainty in their Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2023 Longlist!
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Akhurst on the Aurealis Awards shortlist!
Borderland has been recognised in two Aurealis categories;
◘ Best young adult novel
◘ Best horror novelPosted
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'Six Summers of Tash and Leopold' by Danielle Binks
Six Summers of Tash and Leopold is for fans of Katherine Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia and Nova Weetman’s The Secrets We Keep, as well as Danielle Binks’ previous bestseller, The Year the Maps Changed – and for anyone who enjoys a big, hopeful, coming-of-age middle-grade book that features complicated families and life-changing summers.
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'Love & Rome' by Jenna Lo Bianco
In a journey stretching to enchanting Florence and across the ancient cobblestones of Rome, Stella must free herself from the mess she’s in. But is it too late? Will it be arrivederci to ‘Rome Sweet Home’?’
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JdM titles recognised in the Book Design Awards Longlist
The Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA) have released their Longlist for the 72nd Australian Book Design Awards, and a number of JdM titles are on the list!
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'The Venice Hotel' by Tess Woods
Set over the twelve days of Christmas at a boutique Venice hotel, this deliciously twisty novel by acclaimed Australian author is ideal for fans of Nine Perfect Strangers and The White Lotus.
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Fiona Hardy sells Adult Crime Novel!
We are thrilled to announce that author and bookseller Fiona Hardy has sold World English Language rights to their debut adult crime novel – Unbury the Dead – to Affirm Press.
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JdM creators recognised in CBCA Book of the Year Award, Notables 2024
We are thrilled and delighted to announce that many JdM creators have been recognised in the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), 2024 Notables!
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Newsletter February 2024
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HarperCollins acquires Gardiner, Kumar cosy crime
HarperCollins Publishers Australia is thrilled to announce that they have acquired World rights to publish Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective by historical fiction author Kelly Gardiner and AustenCon producer, Sharmini Kumar. HarperCollins Australia publisher Roberta Ivers secured rights from agents Danielle Binks and Jacinta di Mase of Jacinta di Mase Management and will publish simultaneously with HarperCollins US imprint HarperVia and HarperCollins UK imprint HQ in April 2025
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'Tree' by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
A journey of wonder and discovery from multi-award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft, exploring the life in and around a mighty mountain ash, including a stunning fold-out page showing the full length of the tree.
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'Hello!' illustrated by Tony Flowers
Meet 12 Australian friends who can speak different languages. They tell us how to count from 1 to 10, say hello and goodbye and lots of other words in their languages about play, food, hobbies and clothes.
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'Live More with Less: Upgrade your life without costing the Earth!' by Kate Luckins
Sustainability leader Dr Kate Luckins knows how striving for eco-perfection sets us up for failure. She encourages everyone to act on climate change by living their own shade of green instead.
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'Be Careful, Xiao Xin!' makes the DANZ Children's Book Award shortlist!
We are thrilled and delighted to discover that Be Careful, Xiao Xin! has been shortlisted in the DANZ (Diversity in Australia and New Zealand) Children’s Book Awards, 2024!
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'Cool Water' by Myfanwy Jones
From the Miles Franklin-shortlisted author of Leap comes an unforgettable new novel about fathers and sons, and the damage that can ripple through generations.
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