by Andrea Rowe | Sep 20, 2023
It’s an honour to share that I have been awarded a 2024 May Gibbs Childrens Literature Trust Fellowship. The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust promotes the creation of contemporary Australian children’s literature in the belief that children’s books,...
by Andrea Rowe | Aug 12, 2023
Children’s Book Week is upon us! It’s more than just costumes, it’s a time of literacy connection, bringing books into a front row seat and inspiring young readers with writing, reading and author connections. In August every year authors and...
by Andrea Rowe | Aug 4, 2023
On the countdown for 2023 Children’s Book Week and stuck for ideas? Children’s Book Week costume crisis? Roll this way my friends … I have some wheelie good suggestions for my picture book Sunday Skating, illustrated by Hannah Sommerville....
by Andrea Rowe | Jun 21, 2023
Last week during the release of our new book, Sunday Skating, Hannah Sommerville and I were thrilled to learn that our previous book, Jetty Jumping, was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia 20th Annual Book of the Year awards. For two decades, this...
by Andrea Rowe | Jun 8, 2023
I am rolling right along with the release of Sunday Skating roll and visiting bookstores and libraries, and even skate centres for story times and signings. While there’s quite a hefty list of wheelie fun visits with bookstores (34 and counting!) … there...
by Andrea Rowe | Jun 8, 2023
As Sunday Skating rolls right out into bookstores today, join us in celebrating this special milestone. Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, Hannah Sommerville and I invite you to colour and win super skate prizes. All you need to do is download the colouring sheet,...