š Writer/reader/reviewer š Repād by @Jacinta_DiMase šLittle Bones (MG) out with UQP now!! šš¼šSearching for Starwings coming in 2027
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The PMās Literary Awards at the NLA was a great night, full of glamour. Thrilled that Little Bones was shortlisted alongside some authors I very much admire.
Some gorgeous new picture books, which celebrate community, intergenerational relationships, and family traditions @EK_Books @HachetteKidsANZ @UQPbooks #magabalabooks
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Two#VerseNovels among the shortlisted books for 2026 South Australian Literary Awards Young Adult Fiction Award (readers 12ā18 years) BIRDY by @SharonKernot @text_publishing
Childrenās Literature Award (up to 11 years) LITTLE BONES by @SandyBigna @UQPbooks #SALitAwards Congrats!
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Literature is not a marginal activity.
It deserves investment that reflects its value in Australian life.
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What a joy it was to attend the CBCA Awards in Sydney! So thrilled to receive an Honour Award for Little Bones and loved catching up with so many lovely kidlit creators š¤©š @UQPbooks
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Zeno Sworder winner for Once I was a Giant' discusses his inspiration - a special tree from childhood. MoreāChildren Book Council of Australia Awards 2026: Full List of Winners Announced smh.com.au/culture/books/looā¦
Another fascinating blog post from @NatCentAusChLit - this one uncovering the buried treasure of the iconic May Gibbs šš¤©
ncacl.org.au/blog/rememberinā¦
Thrilled to share that Little Bones has been shortlisted in the Prime Ministerās Literary Awards! Congrats to all fellow shortlistees in the childrenās literature category šš @UQPbooks
Lovely to see Little Bones in this excellent selection of Aussie verse novels š¤©
Curious to read Australian #MG & #YA #VerseNovels ? Here's a selection by @SaundersKirli @KComer_writer @ZanaFraillon @SandyBigna @SharonKernot @DeborahAbela @KatApel @harry_pip @sherrylwriter @sallymurphy @steven_herrick You can explore #versenovel resources at @NatCentAusChLit
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These 28 esteemed, awarded authors feat. in DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Chn's Verse Novelists. An impressive global cohort share #VerseNovel writing insights āitās a vibrant masterclass & an essential ref. guide for #readers #teachers #librarians feat. 50 #MG #YA must-reads.
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Unforgettable story behind this donation to our Centre about treasures found in op shops plus the challenges of getting published (who can identify the Aussie artist held here?) More here .... ncacl.org.au/
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Paid publication opportunity closing this weekšMARION invites creative responses from ACT and surrounds writers to contribute to She Writes History, a publication created as part of our collaboration with She Shapes History, made possible by ACT Heritage.
marion.ink/publication-call
ALT Text reads: She Writes History publication. Call for submissions. Something special is taking shape. Submissions close 31 July 2026. The ACT Heritage, MARION, She Shapes History and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.
Happy NAIDOC Week! Sharing some beautiful picturebooks that are perfect to read this week and all year round ā„ļø @HachetteKidsANZ @HardieGrantCP @HarperKidsOz
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Night Swimming by Sharon Kernot ā a sharp, sexy and tremendously satisfying thriller in verse ā The Guardian review, 26 June 2026
Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts!
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Just wanted to share that Little Bones is a Junior Library Guild selection! š Iād like to thank @JrLibraryGuild for this lovely recognition. @SimonKIDS
Congrats to all shortlisted creators!
The 2026 SPA Book of the Year Awards shortlist is here!
A huge congratulations to the authors, illustrators, and publishers whose work made the cut this year.
See the full shortlist: bit.ly/4vSpGB3
#SPABookOfTheYear #EarlyLiteracy #LanguageDevelopment
