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Struggling Readers Need Better Books–Meet Ebb & Flo

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Introducing Ebb & Flo, the Must-Have New Series for Learner Readers  Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is excited to announce the release of a delightful new children’s book series, Ebb & Flo, by internationally acclaimed picture book creators Laura and Philip Bunting. Ebb & Flo was created to bring fun and laughter to the learn-to-read process, for … Continued

MANLY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2025: A CELEBRATION OF THE POWER AND JOY OF READING, WRITING AND IDEAS

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The much-anticipated Manly Writers’ Festival 2025 returns for its second year, promising three days of engaging discussions, powerful storytelling, and creative inspiration from Friday, March 28, to Sunday, March 30. With over 125 writers, journalists, academics, and creators across more than 50 events, this year’s festival expands on its debut success, offering a vibrant program designed to spark curiosity and inspire … Continued

Monash expert: Author John Marsden’s legacy

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Award-winning Australian author John Marsden, best known for his multimillion-selling Tomorrow series, has died aged 74.  Dr Penni Russon, Senior Lecturer, Literary Studies, Faculty of Arts Contact: +61  423 873 770 or penni.russon@monash.edu  Comments attributable to Dr Russon: “It was the Tomorrow series that hooked me: afternoons spent as a 20-something in the Northcote library, reading compulsively. As … Continued

Monash expert: Remembering Michael Leunig

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Australian cartoonist, poet and writer Michael Leunig has died aged 79. His death was announced on social media: “The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing – yet Mr Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and eternal.”    Dr Ali Alizadeh, Senior Lecturer, Literary Studies, Faculty of Arts Contact: … Continued

Fitzroy Crossing children’s author Marshia Cook and her son create a bedtime story written in English and Kriol in workshop with ILF Ambassador Alison Lester

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The Moon Story is a stunningly illustrated book, written in Kriol and English by Marshia Cook, with some illustrations by Marshia’s son Tamua Nuggett. Published by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), The Moon Story was produced in a workshop in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia with ILF Lifetime Ambassador Alison Lester, children’s author Jane Godwin and … Continued

2024 Books of the Year

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MEDIA RELEASE: INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE This December, ABR asks thirty-seven of its contributors to nominate their favourite books of 2024. ABR’s Book of the Year feature is always popular and always gets people talking. Which Russian novel does James Ley describe as ‘hands down the wildest release of the year’? Which author makes ‘managerialism the stuff of high comedy’, according … Continued

Hardie Grant Books acquires Ian Baker-Finch authorised biography.

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Hardie Grant Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Australian professional golfer and commentator Ian Baker-Finch’s authorised biography, To Hell and Back. Hardie Grant Books acquired world print, ebook and audiobook rights and will publish in June 2025. Ian Baker-Finch is known and admired across the golfing world, and his is a powerful story … Continued

New Book Inspires Young Fans with Stories of National Heroes, Triumphs, and Passion for Football

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Move over Messi, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Salah, Haaland, and Mbappé! They may be the names young football fans may immediately picture when thinking of the game’s biggest stars, but Australia has an equally compelling football story ready to be discovered. The Goals That Changed Australia—Stories from the biggest stage on earth, written by sports journalist David … Continued