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'The Deep End' by Jenna Guillaume
It was a new level of loserdom, even for me When Rosie humiliates herself in front of the whole school at the swimming carnival, she vows she’ll never step foot in the water …
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JDM authors are Australia Reads Ambassadors
We are just delighted to see a number of JDM authors putting their hands up to be Australia Reads Ambassadors this year! “Australia Reads is a unique Australian book industry collaboration (between authors, booksellers, libraries …
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'Slowly! Slowly!' by T.M. Clark, illustrated by Helene Magisson
Slowly, slowly, you catch a monkey… Bongani wants to go to school but he is too young. To prove to his family that he is big and strong just like his cousins, he tries to …
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'All About Yves' by Yves Rees
Was I always trans, part boy beneath my skin, or was it that I landed in a place where ‘girl’ was a container so small it could break your bones? I learn that a ready …
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'Train Party' by Karen Blair
All aboard the train party! This delightful rhyming picture book captures all the fun of a preschooler’s train-themed birthday party at a miniature railway park. This delightful rhyming picture book captures all the …
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'Before You Were Born' by Katrina Germein, Illustrated by Helene Magisson
A wonderfully inclusive book to celebrate the anticipated birth of a child. Before you were born and while you grew, there was a party just for you. Created by talented duo Katrina Germein and Helè…
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'Who Fed Zed?' by Amelia McInerney, illustrated by Adam Nickel
A zany picture book about Ted, Ned and Fred, Fred’s dog, Jed, and Fred’s fish, Zed, from the hilarious author of The Book Chook and the illustrator of the phenomenally successful …
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Social Queue
I thought I was nobody’s teen crush, but turns out I was just missing the signs.
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Ampersand Prize acquires Elizabeth 'Biffy' James for publication.
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is thrilled to announce that they have acquired additional titles from the Ampersand Prize 2020 shortlist, including Jacinta di Mase author Elizabeth ‘Biffy’ James’ Completely Normal (and Other Lies), negotiated …
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Blarney Books & Art Literary Weekend - for Port Fairy Winter
A number of JdM authors will be attending the Blarney Books & Art Literary Weekend as part of the Port Fairy Winter event. They are; - Lyn Yeowart with R.W.R. McDonald (moderated by Danielle …
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Danielle Binks shortlisted Booksellers’ Choice Awards for Kids’ Reading Guide Book of the Year!
Danielle Bink’s The Year the Maps Changed has been shortlisted in the Booksellers’ Choice Awards, for Kids’ Reading Guide Book of the Year! ‘Through a series of annual awards the Australian Booksellers Association …
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'The Truth About China: Propaganda, patriotism and the search for answers' by Bill Birtles
A thrilling and provocative account of unfolding tensions between China and the West, filled with the people, stories and sticky situations from Bill Birtles’ five years as ABC correspondent. ‘People abroad always thought things were …
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'Claudette' by Helene Magisson
Loutka is a brilliant puppet maker. All of his creations work perfectly, just as he expects them to. Except for Claudette. She is a rickety misfit who longs for freedom and adventure. What can be …
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'When Days Tilt' by Karen Ginnane
Magic, mystery and darkness – a gripping fantasy adventure for lovers of Philip Pullman’s Northern Lights. In this page-turning debut, one girl must figure out why she is the key to two worlds, before …
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'Fozia and the Quest of Prince Zal' by Rosanne Hawke
Fozia stiffened when she saw the familiar brick-kiln chimney loom ahead. Black smoke spewed into the sky – so it was working again. What if the owner recognised her? Twelve-year-old Fozia has survived …
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