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Author-illustrators! Would you like to be a part of a wildly wonderful and beautifully-crafted anthology that encapsulates the complete joy of our land… and gives back to the community? We’re looking to view Australia through a colourful lens of diversity – from our stunning landscapes to our iconic parts of nature, a unified community of […]
***UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED*** ‘This story is dedicated to the survivors, far and wide, who shared their stories with me or committed their memories to print – and to those who didn’t make it. Their stories and those of other genocides must never be forgotten – especially in times like this.‘ – Catherine Bauer Tulips […]
#thefixitprincess #bookcampaign #booksontourpr Help! Princess Shona needs help fixing a few things around the Castle-by-the-Woods! Are you the young engineer she’s been searching for? The castle’s drawbridge won’t budge. The chickens’ henhouse is falling apart. Poor Dragon needs a pulley to remove a sore tooth. And The Royals’ Wing-Thing is unable to take flight. Which one of […]
Just Write For Kids Australia’s fifth Pitch It! Competition for Australian writers of children’s and young adult books was held throughout September this year. The aim was to craft a manuscript pitch to a publisher that is focused, concise and appealing; showcasing a strength in voice, marketability and writing ability. Our judging panel meticulously analysed […]
#cheeseontoast #bookcampaign #booksontourpr What is your favourite ‘cheesy’ meal? Cheese On Toast is a funny, quirky and delicious rhyming story about trying new tastes at dinnertime. Will it be toast, or will it be roast? With the all-too-familiar themes of parenting struggles, reluctant children and having a go, this picture book by Kelly Louise Jarris and […]
#thechristmasdoor #bookcampaign #booksontourpr What is your Christmas / Holiday Season wish? The Christmas Door is a fun, bright and magical poem about the mysterious door in the floor on Christmas Eve. What kind of magic awaits? With beautiful themes of family, kindness and togetherness, this picture book by Penny Macoun and Paul Nash is also bursting […]
It was so exciting to announce the Longlists for the 2022 Pitch It! Competition last week! Today, we are absolutely BUZZING, because we are about to reveal the fabulous Pitch It! Shortlists! These talented writers will all receive feedback on their pitches from our hard-working judges. Although the standard across the board was phenomenal, with many entries […]
WOW! What a result! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who tackled the enormity of writing a knock-out pitch for our 2022 Pitch It! Competition! And to elicit so much in only 150 words or less! The judges were all in agreeance – this year’s standard was extremely high; the pitches impressed with their well-crafted elements of intrigue, […]
#littlepeoplebigemotions #bookcampaign #booksontourpr *** UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED *** Why do you need Little People Big Emotions in your collection? Little People Big Emotions is a heartfelt and beautiful resource that encourages positive mental health in a gentle, playful and loving manner. This valuable, much needed picture book by award-winning, best-selling author, Kylie Mort, and […]
#therabbitsmagician #bookcampaign #booksontourpr *** UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED *** What is your favourite magic trick? The Rabbit’s Magician is a heartachingly beautiful and comforting tale that turns grief into a magical kind of energy – love, friendship and wonder. Author Shae Millward, together with illustrator Andy Fackrell, astound with their evocative story that entrances readers […]
