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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 illustrators across...
Come story time with me Super excited to be in store at my lovely local bookstore Antipodes Bookshop as the winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the year - Early Childhood. This event had been scheduled to initially launch Book Week...
Thank you ... to the Children's Book Council of Australia for this honour - winning the Picture Book of the year - Early Childhood. Thank you so much for all the well wishes for the news that Jetty Jumping has been awarded the 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year...
On the countdown for Book Week and stuck for ideas? Let Milla and her Jetty Jumping mates help you out! All you'll need is: board shorts rashie vest towel zinc cream or suncream and for extra costume oomph: a toy seagull a fish and chip wrapper a cardboard...
An absolute honour for a kid who was raised a library reader ... It's a new chapter for Somerville Library! They have reopened their doors with a fresh new look, and I think I recognise one of those authors hanging out in their new decor. I’m a little bit chuffed...
Cheers and celebrations during shortlist times As the countdown to the announcement for 2022 CBCA Book of the Year continues, the CBCA has been sharing a fabulously fun BRAVO campaign highlighting the work of all of the creators. Hannah Somerville and I have loved...
Great to see you Kangaroo Flat PS The Children's Book Council of Australia Sun Shadow Judging project was an honour to be involved with. I loved our conversations about my creative process, the journey of Jetty Jumping, the reasons behind the language I chose, and...
When a short story finds a home, and an award ... Thrilled to share that my short story GOOD SHOES has received a Highly Commended award in the Newcastle Short Story Award Hunter Writers Centre GOOD SHOES is a bittersweet story about coastal homelessness, female...
Story Box library shares Jetty Jumping Goodness! Well, that's rather special! Such an adorable story sharing by Australian actress Angourie Rice for Story Box Library It is a thrill to hear what this story means to Angourie and see her share the joy of Jetty...
I just pressed full stop on two weeks of writing in solitude "The only thing one can give an artist is leisure in which to work. To give an artist leisure is actually to take part in their creation.” - Ezra Pound Being awarded a two-week Mornington Peninsula Arts...
Let's get reading Victorian school kids It's rather cool to find your picture book in classrooms and libraries across the land, as part of the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge. The program improves literacy skills, encouraging children to explore new worlds,...
A treasured new Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia initiative was launched this week during Palliative Care Week. Memory Lane is a new initiative of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, transporting Victorians living in palliative care to...
On the couch, having a chat I caught up with Janet McNeill of McNeill Real Estate recently to chat about what it means to live on the Mornington Peninsula and lift the hood on my career and writing journey. This was a lovely chance to reflect on how I help...
An exciting milestone for mental health, resilience and support for Southern Peninsula youth and families It was my honour to help evolve the vision, strategic communications, copywriting, community consultation and engagement and media management for the Wellness...
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
This was the summer that felled us – bush, beach, communities, campers, firefighters, families. We swallow smoke and worry. The loss of land, loved ones and livelihoods sits heavy in our hearts. We wring our hands as homes, hamlets, towns and roads are...
I've recently appeared in the pages of a book I didn't write Rather, it was a book written about me, and 51 fabulous other humans who have visions to make a difference in the lives of others I'm pretty humbled by that. These people truly make a difference. Humbled...
This mother's day swap buying slippers for making a donation in your mum's name. The most important gift you can really give on Mother’s Day is the gift of support for another mum in times of distress or emergency care. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of...
