Bologna Catalogue 2012 - Australian Publishers Association

Australian Children’s Books - Bologna Catalogue 2012: 

A Selection of Titles from Australian Publishers 2012 

*For more information about each publisher’s titles for 2012, click on the web or 

email link in the rights contact information below. 

The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for 

Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the 

Association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or nonprofit; 

academic or popular; locally or overseas owned. 

The APA’s initiatives at Bologna Book Fair aim to support publishers in the promotion 

and sale of rights to Australian children’s books and to facilitate contact between Australian 

publishers and international agents and promoters. In broader terms we aim to promote 

Australian culture and literary culture internationally, and draw attention to and showcase 

the diversity and depth of Australian children’s books. 

Presented by the Australian Publishers Association and Books Illustrated 

Proudly supported by Copyright Agency Limited’s (CAL) Cultural Fund

Picture Books 

Allen & Unwin 

A SONG FOR LORKIE 

By Jennifer Castles, Illustrated by Dean Bowen 

Allen & Unwin 

Allen & Unwin 

Rights Contact: Angela Namoi 

AngelaN@allenandunwin.com 

ph+61 2 8425 0108 

www.allenandunwin.com 

Brilliant pictures from internationally acclaimed artist, Dean Bowen, harmonise perfectly 

with Jennifer Castles’ sweet and surprising tale about a bird finding his place in the 

world and the song in his heart. 

Rights Available: World rights held. Distributed in US and UK. 

THE COAT 

By Julie Hunt, Illustrated by Ron Brooks 

Allen & Unwin 

A bold and original picture book from acclaimed artist Ron Brooks and poet Julie Hunt. 

Ron Brooks, three-time winner of CBCA Picture Book of the Year, is an acclaimed 

illustrator of classic picture books, some of which have stayed in print for over 30 years. 

Rights Available: World rights held. 

GOOD MORNING MR PANCAKES 

By Chris McKimmie 

Allen & Unwin 

Chris McKimmie is a unique talent. He never patronises his audience and his books are 

always treasures of clever writing, free and expressive artwork, and top-notch design. 

Good Morning, Mr Pancakes is fifth in a series, of which two previous books have been 

shortlisted for CBCA awards. 

Rights Available: World (excluding North American) rights held. Distributed in UK. 

THE LITTLE REFUGEE 

By Suzanne and Anh Do, Illustrated by Bruce Whatley 

Allen & Unwin 

Anh Do is one of Australia’s leading comedians. This children’s edition of his 

inspirational life story is based on The Happiest Refugee, winner of three 2011 ABIA 

awards including Book of the Year. Award-winning Bruce Whatley is one of Australia’s 

best-loved and most-respected author–illustrators. 


THE NIGHT BEFORE MOTHER’S DAY 

By Doug MacLeod, Illustrated by Judy Horacek 

Allen & Unwin 

A hilarious gift book about the ‘joys’ of Mother’s Day, from two outstanding Australian 

creators. Doug MacLeod is one of Australia’s leading writers of comedy (such popular 

TV shows as Kath and Kim). Judy Horacek is an Australian cartoonist, artist, writer and 

children’s book creator (Where is the Green Sheep?). 


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Junior Fiction 

Allen & Unwin 

Allen & Unwin 

Rights Contact: Angela Namoi 

AngelaN@allenandunwin.com 

ph+61 2 8425 0108 

www.allenandunwin.com 

HATCHED: THE GRIMSTONES 

By Asphyxia 

Allen & Unwin 

Meet Martha Grimstone, a girl trying to find her own special talent in the world, in this 

sweetly gothic fairytale told in a collage of words, photos and drawings. Based on 

Aphyxia’s children’s puppet show which has toured nationally and in France to sold-out 

shows and rave reviews. 


LITTLE ELSE: TRICK RIDER 

By Julie Hunt, Illustrated by Beth Norling 

Allen & Unwin 

Beth Norling won an International Board of Book Illustrators award. Her work is widely 

exhibited across Australia and her illustrations from Sister Night and Sister Day are part 

of the permanent collection at The State Library of Victoria. Julie Hunt is a new author of 

children’s stories and picture books. 

Rights Information: World Rights held. Distributed in UK. 

MR BADGER AND THE BIG SURPRISE 

By Leigh Hobbs 

Allen & Unwin 

Shortlisted for the Best Designed Children’s Series, Australian Publishing Association 

Book Design Awards, 2011. Leigh Hobbs is one of Australia’s most loved children’s 

authors, the creator of many memorable and endearing characters, such as Old Tom. 

His books are acclaimed for their hilarious high energy illustrations and wry humour. 


THE SECRET OF THE SWORDS: SWORD GIRL BOOK 1 

By Frances Watts, Illustrated by Gregory Rogers 

Allen & Unwin 

Frances Watts is an award-winning and bestselling author. Gregory Rogers is an 

internationally successful and award-winning illustrator. Warm, funny, charming and 

original, Sword Girl is Tommy — a feisty and curious girl who longs to be a knight — and 

a fantasy series for the girl who loves a good adventure. 


TheSECRET 

OF 

THE 

FRANCES WATTS 

GREGORY ROGERS 

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Picture Books 

The Things I Love About Pets_HB_CVR_SI.indd 1 

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The Five Mile Press 


Rights Contact: Joanna Lake 

joannal@fivemile.com.au 

ph. +61 3 8756 5519 

www.fivemile.com.au 

ME AND MY GRANDMA 

By Jedda Robaard 


Jedda Robaard is a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer. Her debut picture 

book, Rabbit’s Year, was published in 2011. Jedda is the director of a successful art 

school for children, and continues to use her own children, chickens and her guinea pigs 

as inspiration in her illustrations. 

Rights Available: Foreign language rights available. 

LIGHTY FAUST THE LION 

By Anna Hymas 


Anna Hymas has used a limited colour palette to create her stunning debut picture 

book, Lighty Faust the Lion. She is a painter and illustrator and also writes stories about 

the lives and fantasies of her two young children. Anna studied at Central St Martins 

College of Art and lives and works in London. 


THE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT PETS 

By Trace Maroney 


The Things I Love About 

Pets 

There are so many things to love about pets. 

A special companion to play with, love and nurture. 

‘The Things I Love’ series celebrates the everyday 

situations that form the basis of our children’s 

experiences. Spending time with your children, 

giving them love and care, helps them to 

Trace Maroney is an internationally acclaimed children’s author and illustrator. Trace’s 

celebrate who they are, building resilience 

and self-esteem. In Notes for Parents 

and Caregivers at the back of the 

book, some helpful insights 

are shared. 

focus is on creating ‘books with a conscience’ and she embraces the principles of 

Collect the other titles in the series: 

positive psychology – in other words, she focuses on what is good in the world! 

The Things I Love About Pets Trace Moroney 

T h e T h i n g s I L o v e A b o u t 

Pets 

Trace Moroney 


www.tracemoroney.com 

www.vemile.com.au 

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Picture Books 

9 781921 888731 

www.fremantlepress.com.au 

Fremantle Press 


Rights Contact: Clive Newman 

cnewman@fremantlepress.com.au 

ph. +61 8 9430 6331 

www.fremantlepress.com.au 

ALL MONKEYS LOVE BANANAS 

By Sean E Avery 


Sean E Avery is a young sculpture, author and illustrator. Born in Australia he is 

currently living in Canada. This is his first fantastic book. 

Rights Available: Rights available, world ex ANZ. 

All monkeys LOVE bananas. 

For breakfast, dinner, snacks and lunch 

they all crave bananas, 

MUNCH, 

MUNCH, 

MUNCH! 

Well, maybe not all 

monkeys … 

ALL MONKEYS LOVE BANANAS SEAN E AVERY 

SEAN E AVERY 

SAM, GRACE AND THE SHIPWRECK 

By Michelle Gillespie, Illustrated by Sonia Martinez 


Sonia Martinez was short listed for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton 

Award for New Illustrators in 2007 for her first picture book, The World According to 

Warren with Craig Silvey. Sonia’s dramatic and evocative work incorporates both digital 

and traditional media. 

Rights Available: Rights available: world (ex Australia, New Zealand). 

THE LAST VIKING 

By Norman Jorgensen and Illustrated by James Foley 


Norman Jorgensen’s first picture book, In Flanders Fields, won the Children’s Book 

Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award in 2003 and was named an Honour 

Young Josh is very brave. 

He’s not afraid of anyone or anything — except 

maybe the dark. Pirates worry him a bit, of course, 

and so do boy-eating dinosaurs, and monsters 

under the bed. He’s also just a little afraid of 

Book in the American SPCA Henry Burgh Award in 2004. This is Norman’s first 

dragons and vampires. But other than those few 

things, Josh is as brave as a lion. 

Sort of. 

When Josh comes face to face with real-life trouble, 

collaboration with James Foley, and James’ first book. 

he begins to find out how brave he really is … 

Rights Available: Rights available, world ex ANZ. 

Time to go a-viking! 

Nor man Jorgens en & James Foley 

Norman Jorgensen 

& James Foley 

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Picture Books 

Hachette Australia/Lothian Books 

Hachette Australia 

Rights Contact: Diane Murdoch 

rights@hachette.com.au 

ph. +61 2 8248 0818 

www.hachette.com.au/rights/ 

DAMON 

By Gary Crew, Illustrated by Aaron Hill 

Hachette Australia/Lothian Children’s Books 

A stunning picture book for older readers about the transformative power of art from 

Gary Crew and Aaron Hill. Crew has won the CBC Book of the Year Award four times, 

NSW and Victorian Premier’s Awards, the Edgar Allen Poe Mystery Writers Award 

(USA) and a National Children’s Book Award. 

Rights Available: World rights, all languages, held by Hachette. 

NO RETURN: CAPTAIN SCOTT’S RACE TO THE POLE 

By Peter Gouldthorpe 


This is a gripping retelling of Captain Scott’s quest to become the first man to reach the 

South Pole by Peter Gouldthorpe, who is recognised as one of Australia’s most versatile 

and skilful illustrators. He won the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award for First Light. 


THE NAUGHTY CORNER 

By Colin Thompson 


This hilarious, irreverent look at ‘bad behaviour’ for the whole family comes from 

internationally bestselling author and illustrator Colin Thompson. Colin won the CBC 

Picture Book of the Year for The Short And Incredibly Happy Life Of Riley and has been 

shortlisted for many others, including the Astrid Lindgren. 


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Picture Books 

Hardie Grant Egmont/Little Hare 

Hardie Grant Egmont 

Rights Contact: Joanna Anderson 

JoannaAnderson@hardiegrant.com.au 

tel: 61 3 8520 6444 

www.hardiegrantegmont.com.au 

AND RED GALOSHES 

By Glenda Millard, Illustrated by Jonathan Bentley 

Little Hare Books/Hardie Grant Egmont 

Glenda Millard’s The Naming of Tishkin Silk was shortlisted for the 2004 CBCA Younger 

Readers Award, and for the NSW Premier’s Literary Award. Layla Queen of Hearts 

won the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award, and was shortlisted for the 2007 CBCA 

Younger Readers Award. Kaito’s Cloth was shortlisted for the 2007 Queensland 

Premier’s Literary Award. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in Korea. 

IT’S A MIROOCOOL 

By Christine Harris, Illustrated by Ann James 

Little Hare/Hardie Grant 

This picture book is based on the successful Audrey of the Outback series for 

middle-grade readers. Christine Harris is a prolific children’s author. This is her first 

picture book. Ann James is one of Australia’s best-loved artists. 

Rights Available: All rights available. 

KANGAROO AND CROCODILE: MY BIG BOOK OF AUSTRALIAN 

ANIMALS 

By Bronwyn Bancroft 

Little Hare/Hardie Grant 

Bronwyn Bancroft is the 2009 recipient of the Dromkeen Medal. Several of Bronwyn’s 

past titles with Little Hare have been honoured by the CBCA. Why I Love Australia was 

shortlisted for the 2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Award. 

Rights Available: All rights available. 

LOOK, A BOOK! 

By Libby Gleeson, Illustrated by Freya Blackwood 


Freya Blackwood is the 2010 recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Maudie and Bear 

won the 2010 CBCA Early Childhood Award. Libby Gleeson was awarded the 2011 

NSW Premier’s Literary Award for her contribution to the children’s book industry and is 

the 2011 recipient of the Dromkeen Medal. Amy and Louis and Clancy and Millie, Libby 

and Freya’s previous books together, were both recognised by the CBCA. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in US/UK/France/Italy/Brazil/Korea. 

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Picture Books 

Hardie Grant/Egmont 

PINK 

By Janet A. Holmes, Illustrated by Jonathan Bentley 


Rights Contact: Joanna Anderson 

JoannaAnderson@hardiegrant.com.au 

tel: 61 3 8520 6444 

www.hardiegrantegmont.com.au 


Janet Holmes was discovered on the Little Hare slush pile. Pink is her third book with 

Little Hare. Jonathan Bentley is an editorial illustrator, as well as a book illustrator. He 

is published by ABC Books, Oxford University Press, Happy Cat Books and Little Hare 

Books. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in UK/Korea/Norway/China (simplified & complex). 

THE HOUSE OF 12 BUNNIES 

By Caroline Stills and Sarcia Stills-Blott, Illustrated by Judith Rossell 


Caroline was a finalist in the inaugural Kathleen Julia Bates Writing Competition .The 

House of 12 Bunnies is Caroline Stills’ third picture book. Judith Rossell has written 10 

books, and illustrated more than 80. Her books have been published in the UK, the USA 

and have been translated into more than 10 languages. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in US/UK/Canada/China (simplified & complex)/Korea. 


BRIGID LUCY WANTS A PET 

By Leonie Norrington, Illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie 


Leonie Norrington’s You and Me: Our Place was shortlisted for the 2008 CBCA Picture 

Book of the Year Award. The Barrumbi Kids was named an honour book in the 2003 

CBCA Younger Readers Awards, and shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Award. Spirit 

of Barrumbi was named a notable book in the 2004 CBCA Older Readers Awards, and 

shortlisted for the SA Premier’s Award. Leaving Barrumbi was shortlisted for the 2008 

CBCA Older Readers Award. Tamsin Ainslie is based in Murwillumbah, Northern NSW. 

Rights Available: Sub- licensed in UK/Thailand. 

BRIGID LUCY and THE PRINCESS TOWER 

By Leonie Norrington, Illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie 


Leonie Norrington’s You and Me: Our Place was shortlisted for the 2008 CBCA Picture 

Book of the Year Award. The Barrumbi Kids was named an honour book in the 2003 

CBCA Younger Readers Awards, and shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Award. Spirit 

of Barrumbi was named a notable book in the 2004 CBCA Older Readers Awards, and 

shortlisted for the SA Premier’s Award. Leaving Barrumbi was shortlisted for the 2008 

CBCA Older Readers Award. Tamsin Ainslie is based in Murwillumbah, Northern NSW. 

Rights Available: Sub- licensed in UK/Thailand. 

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Picture Books 

HarperCollins Publishers Australia 

THE BICYCLE 

By Colin Thompson, Illustrated by various artists 

ABC Books/HarperCollinsPublishers Australia 

HarperCollinsPublishers Australia 

Rights Contact: Claire Skillman 

claire.skillman@harpercollins.com.au 

ph. +61 2 99525458 

www.harpercollins.com.au 

Colin Thompson is an internationally recognised author and illustrator whose awards 

include the Children’s Book Council Notable Book for Fearless (illustrated by Sarah 

Davis) and CBC Honour Book for Dust. The Bicycle features separate illustrations from 

internationally acclaimed artists such as Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Tony Ross and 

Freya Blackwood. 

Rights Available: World English (ex ANZ) & translation (all languages) available. 

A RAT IN A STRIPY SOCK 

By Frances Watts, Illustrated by David Francis 

ABC Books/HarperCollins Publishers 

‘This is the kind of book that young children can pore and ponder over; the illustrations 

are simple but vibrant, complementing the text but leaving plenty of detail to ensure the 

reader will linger over each spread.’ - Four Stars, Australian Bookseller & Publisher. 


CHRISTMAS WOMBAT 

By Jackie French, Illustrated by Bruce Whatley 

Angus & Robertson/HarperCollinsPublishers Australia 

Jackie French, recently nominated for the international Astred Lindgren Memorial Award, 

is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved children’s authors with her work 

published in over 23 languages. Bruce Whatley has published a number of best-selling 

books, including Little White Dogs Can’t Jump and numerous collaborations with Jackie 

French. 

Rights Available: Translation available; rights sold to USA (Clarion Books), UK & 

Canada (HarperCollinsPublishers), Germany (Gerstenberg Buchverlag), China (Beijing 

King Ear Images). 

EDWARD THE EMU 

By Sheena Knowles, Illustrated by Rod Clement 


Rod Clement is one of Australia’s leading picture book author/illustrators and his 

acclaimed books include Counting on Frank, Just Another Ordinary Day, Olga the 

Brolga, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu. Grandad’s Teeth was shortlisted for the 

CBC Awards in 1998. 

Rights Available: UK & translation available; rights sold to USA (HarperCollins 

Publishers), France (Editions Kaleidoscope), Brazil, (Editora Fundamento). 

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GOODNIGHT, MICE! 

By Frances Watts, Illustrated by Judy Watson 


Frances Watts’ books have been shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council Picture Book 

of the Year Awards and won the CBC’s Eve Pownall award. Judy Watson is the talented 

illustrator of the Extraordinary Ernie and Marvellous Maud series and several books in 

the Aussie Bites series. 

Rights Available: World English (ex ANZ) & translation available; rights sold to Turkey 

(Arkadas). 

RUDIE NUDIE 

By Emma Quay 


Emma Quay began her illustrating career after moving from England to Australia in 1993 

and has since become one of Australia’s most sought-after picture-book artists. She has 

won numerous awards, including the 2010 CBC Early Childhood Book of the Year for 

Bear and Chook by the Sea (Lisa Shanahan). 


JUST ONE MORE 

By Mark Macloed, Illustrated by Sue deGennaro 


Mark Macleod won the CBCA’s Lady Cutler Award in 2001 and the APA Pixie O’Harris 

Award for distinguished services to children’s literature in 2003. Sue deGennaro studied 

film at university, learnt how to weld and draw at art school and moved to Sydney to 

become an aerialist/performance artist. 


ZOOBOTS 

By Bruce Whatley, Illustrated by Bruce Whatley and Ben Smith Whatley 

Angus & Robertson/HarperCollins Publishers 

Bruce Whatley is one of Australia’s best-loved and most-respected author/illustrators. 

His books consistently appear on CBCA awards lists, and he has illustrated fifty books 

to date. His collaborations with Jackie French have proved extremely popular. 


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ph. +61 2 99525458 


ALWAYS JACK 

By Susanne Gervay, Illustrated by Cathy Wilcox 

Angus & Robertson/HarperCollins Publishers Australia 

Susanne Gervay is an award-winning author and specialist in child development. Cathy 

Wilcox is a cartoonist and illustrator of children’s books, who has been shortlisted in the 

CBCA Awards three times. Always Jack recently won the Society of Women Writers’ 

Biennial Children’s Book Award and the Australian Family Therapist Award. 


THE FARTIONARY 

By Andy Jones, Illustrated by David Puckeridge 


Andy Jones is a popular children’s entertainer. He has previously toured schools with 

his show ANDY JONES & THE FUNKY MONKEY and is currently touring with a fitness 

show called KAMOKIDZ. He is also the author of the best-selling Enormous Book of Hot 

Jokes for Kool Kids. 


HEROES OF THE YEAR 

By Frances Watts, Illustrated by Judy Watson 


Frances Watts’ books have been shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council Picture Book 

of the Year Awards and won the CBC’s Eve Pownall award. Judy Watson is the talented 

illustrator of the Extraordinary Ernie and Marvellous Maud series and several books in 

the Aussie Bites series. 

Rights Available: Translation (all languages) available; rights sold to North America 

(Eerdmans Books for Younger Readers). 

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ph. +61 2 99525458 


PLUM PUDDINGS AND PAPER MOONS 

By Glenda Millard, Illustrated by Stephen Michael King 


Glenda Millard has written picture books, short stories and novels for children and young 

adults, and has won many prestigious awards for the books in the Kingdom of Silk 

series, including the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, the Queensland Premier’s 

Children’s Book Award and Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Award for Younger 

Readers. 

Rights Available: UK & translation available; rights sold to Turkey (Pegasus Yayinevi). 

RED DIRT DIARY 

By Katrina Nannestad 


Katrina Nannestad grew up in rural Australia. After studying arts and education at 

university, her first job as a primary school teacher was at a tiny two-teacher school in 

the bush. Red Dirt Diary 2: Blue about Love is publishing in February 2012. 


SELBY SPRUNG 

By Duncan Ball, Illustrated by Allan Stomann 


Duncan Ball has written fifteen Selby titles, ten Emily Eyefinger adventures and 

numerous other popular books for children. He is consistently featured in Children’s 

Choice Awards across Australia. Selby, the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, 

the world, is back with this new collection of his wonderful adventures. 


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Picture Books 

Magabala Books 


Rights Contact: Margaret Whiskin 

publishing@magabala.com 

ph. +61 8 9192 1991 

www.magabala.com 

ONCE THERE WAS A BOY 

By Dub Leffler 


Once there was a boy is a universal story of friendship, temptation and reconciliation. 

This whimsical picture book is the touching story of a little boy with a broken heart who 

meets a young girl who shares his secret. 

The timeless and elegant tale is transformed into a beautiful grown-up story by the use 

of sophisticated analogies, such as the heart as love or friendship and the sapotes as 

forbidden fruit. 

Rights Available: World (ex ANZ). 

STOLEN GIRL 

By Trina Saffioti, Illustrated by Norma MacDonald 


Stolen Girl is a fictionalised account of the now universally known story of the Stolen 

Generation and tells of an Aboriginal girl taken from her family by the government and 

sent to a children’s home. Each night she sings, and dreams of her mother and the life 

they once shared — of sitting on the veranda of their corrugated-iron home, cooking 

damper and hunting goanna. 

Until finally one day she puts into action her carefully crafted plan — unlocking the door 

and taking her first step back toward home. 

Rights Available: World (ex ANZ). 

Graphic Novel 

UBBY’S UNDERDOGS: THE LEGEND OF THE PHOENIX DRAGON 

By Brenton E McKenna 


The small pearling settlement of Broome thrives with eccentric small town characters, 

mythical creatures and fantastic beasts in the first book of the epic Ubby’s Underdogs 

trilogy. Set in the 1940s when Broome is still recovering from World War II, this graphic 

novel follows the adventures of Ubby, a smart, street-wise Aboriginal girl and the leader 

of a small rag-tag gang known as the ‘Underdogs.’ This is a heroic tale that measures 

the limits of courage and friendship. Amidst a backdrop of fictionalised Aboriginal and 

Chinese mythology in the unique multicultural town of Broome, Brenton’s first graphic 

novel leaves you gasping for air and in anticipation of things to come. 

Rights Available: World rights (ex ANZ). 

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Picture Books 

Penguin Group (Australia) 


Rights Contact: Peg McColl 

Peg.McColl@au.penguingroup.com 

ph. +61 3 9811 2411 

www.penguin.com.au 

A BEAR AND A TREE 

By Stephen Michael King 

Penguin/Viking 

Stephen has achieved a lot of international acclaim, and most of his books are also 

published overseas and translated into different languages. The distinctive whimsical 

style of his illustrations is instantly recognisable, and he has received numerous awards 

for his work, including CBCA Honour Books and shortlistings. 

Rights Available: UK & Europe, Translation available. 

THE FABULOUS FINOLA FOX 

By Carmel Bird, Illustrated by Kerry Argent 


Carmel Bird is a well-known Australian author, who has been shortlisted for the Miles 

Franklin Award for her adult literature. Kerry Argent has illustrated many favourite titles 

including Margaret Wild’s Miss Lily’s Fabulous Pink Feather Boa and, most recently, The 

Giraffe in the Bath by Mem Fox and Olivia Rawson. 

Rights Available: US, Can, UK & Europe, Translation available. 

THE GHOST OF MISS ANNABEL SPOON 

By Aaron Blabey 


Aaron’s first picture book Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley won the 2008 CBCA Book of 

the Year: Early Childhood, and was shortlisted in the same year for the NSW Premier’s 

Literary Awards’ Patricia Wrightson Prize. It was also included on the Smithsonian 

Institute’s Notable Book List of 2008 in the USA. 


THE CAROUSEL 

By Ursula Dubosarsky, Illustrated by Walter Di Qual 

Viking - Penguin Group (Australia) 

Ursula Dubosarsky is regarded as one of the most talented and original writers in 

Australia today. She is the author of many outstanding books, both for young adults and 

for children, and has won numerous awards for excellence. Walter Di Qual’s amazing 

colour palette and free flowing style bring this story to life. 


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Rights Contact: Peg McColl 

Peg.McColl@au.penguingroup.com 

ph. +61 3 9811 2411 

www.penguin.com.au 

THE ACCIDENTAL PRINCESS 

By Jen Storer, Illustrated by Lucia Masciullo 

Viking - Penguin Group (Australia) 

Jen Storer’s gothic fantasy novel, Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children, was 

shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards (Best Children’s Fiction) and the 

Children’s Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year. Lucia Masciullo grew up in 

Livorno, Tuscany. She illustrated Sonya Hartnett’s The Boy and Toy. 


MISSION FOX: DOLPHIN RESCUE 

By Justin D’Ath, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie 

Puffin - Penguin Group (Australia) 

Justin is already known for his successful Extreme Adventures series, which has done 

phenomenally well - over 200,000 books sold into North America, the UK, China, Brazil 

and Italy. In Mission Fox, themes of secret agents, gadgets, animals and wildlife rescue 

have instant appeal for young readers, particularly boys. 

Rights Available: US, Can, UK & Europe, Translation available; Rights sold: 

Brazil-Editora Fundamento. 

TED GOES WILD 

By Michael Wagner, illustrated by Tom Jellet 


This is the first book in an exciting and dynamic series from a brilliant team of Michael 

Wagner an experienced school presenter who brought us the crazy Undys family, and 

Tom Jellett who brings a wonderful fresh sense of play and fun to any project he takes 

on. 


TED GETS LOST 

By Michael Wagner, Illustrated by Tom Jellet 


Second in the series about this daring teddy from the author of the fabulous Undys 

series - great for early readers just moving into chapter books iIllustrated throughout 

with hundreds of black and white illustrations and cartoon strips, by the wonderful Tom 

Jellett (The Littlest Pirate). 


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Picture Books 

Random House Australia 


Rights Contact: Nerrilee Weir 

nweir@randomhouse.com.au 

ph. +61 2 8923 9892 

www.randomhouse.com.au 

BARRY 

By Colin Thompson 


Colin has had more than 50 books published. He has received several awards, 

including an Aurealis Award for the novel How To Live Forever and CBC Picture Book 

of the Year, 2006 for The Short And Incredibly Happy Life Of Riley. He has been shortlisted 

for many other awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Award - the most prestigious 

children’s literature prize in the world. 

Rights Available: World rights. 

THE BOY WHO ATE HIMSELF 

By Colin Cardwell, Illustrated by Tony Lowe 


A modern and delicious take from a new author/illustrator combination, interested in 

producing more stories unlikely. 


SOUNDS SPOOKY 

By Christopher Cheng, Illustrated by Sarah Davis 


Christopher is proud to be a National Ambassador for 2012 National Year of Reading 

and was the SCBWI member of the year in 2010. Sarah Davis won the CBCA 2009 

Crichton Award for most promising new illustrator was shortlisted for the 2010 Book of 

the Year Awards, and won the CBCA Children’s Choice Junior Judges award with 

Fearless, as well as the YABBA, KOALA, KROC and KOOL awards. 

Rights Available: World. 

TIN TOYS 

By Bruce Whatley, Illustrated by Bruce Whatley and Ben Smith Whatley 


Bruce’s first book The Ugliest Dog in the World was an instant success and was listed 

as a CBCA Notable Book 1993. Bruce continues to write/illustrate picture books. He has 

illustrated books for Jackie French, Diary of a Wombat. Tin Toys was created with his 

son Ben. 


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Rights Contact: Nerrilee Weir 

nweir@randomhouse.com.au 

ph. +61 2 8923 9892 

www.randomhouse.com.au 

THE ADVENTURES OF NANNY PIGGINS 

By R. A. Spratt 


Madeleine Albright considers it the ‘most exciting saga about a flying pig nanny ever 

told’. Winner of a Speech Pathology Award in 2009. 

Rights Available: World Rights Sold: North America, Brazil. 

ALICE-MIRANDA AT SCHOOL 

By Jacqueline Harvey, Illustrated by Anne Yi 


Jacqueline has published six novels for young readers. Her first picture book, The 

Sound Of The Sea, was awarded Honour Book in the 2006 CBC Awards. 

Rights Available: World rights Rights sold: North America, United Kingdom, Indonesia, 

Turkey. 

MY LIFE AND OTHER STUFF I MADE UP 

By Tristan Bancks, Illustrated by Gus Gordon 


Gus Gordon was shortlisted for an Aurealis award in 2011 and won 2010 CBC picture 

book of the year. Tristan Bancks has written several books for children and teens, 

including the My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up, he is also author of the Mac Slater 

books and its yr life. 


STAR LEAGUE 8: THE FINAL CUT 

By H.J. Harper, Illustrated by Nahum Ziersch 


A series about six kids with amazing powers and the friends, foes and adventures they 

encounter, written by a children’s specialist bookseller. Rather than have one character 

steal the show, each book is written from a different character’s point of view, so kids 

can really get to know the characters and pick their favourites. 


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Picture Books 

Scholastic Australia/Omnibus Books 

NOG AND THE LAND OF NOSES 

By Bruce Whatley 

Scholastic Australia 


Rights Contact: Cath Gillam 

Cath_Gillam@scholastic.com.au 

ph. +61 2 9413 8328 

www.scholastic.com.au 

Bruce is a much loved Australian author of over 40 picture books and Children’s Book 

Council of Australia multi-award winner (for titles such as Diary Of A Wombat – not 

published by Scholastic Australia). 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed to Germany and Denmark. 

THE RUNAWAY HUG 

By Nick Bland, Illustrated by Freya Blackwood 


Freya Blackwood’s previous book, Harry And Hopper (written by Margaret Wild), is the 

2010 winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and this book was the winner of the 

2010 WA Premier’s Literary Award, and shortlisted for the 2010 NSW Premier’s Literary 

Award, it was also a notable book in the 2010 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed to Canada, China and Korea. 

SOME DADS ... 

By Nick Bland 


Nick is a prolific Australian author who has achieved international success, particularly 

in Canada and China. The Very Cranky Bear has been sub-licensed in Canada (English 

and French languages), South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, UK and USA (Fairs 

market) and The Wrong Book was an Honour Book in the 2010 CBCA, 2011 KOALA 

Awards and YABBA Award. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed to Canada. 

THE STARING OWL 

By Luke Edwards 

Omnibus Books, an imprint of Scholastic Australia 

Luke Edwards has developed a cult following in Australia and The Staring Owl was the 

winner of the Australian Bookseller Design Award 2011 and was also short-listed for the 

Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards 2011. 

Rights Available: Not yet sub-licensed. 

TANGLEWOOD 

By Margaret Wild, Illustrated by Vivienne Goodman 

Omnibus Books, an imprint of Scholastic Australia 

Margaret Wild is a prolific, much loved author with over 40 picture books published and 

Children’s Book Council of Australia multi-award winner (for titles such as The Pocket 

Dogs and the Very Best of Friends). Vivienne Goodman is renowned for her beautifully 

detailed illustrations. 


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Picture Books 

University of Queensland Press 

UQP 

Rights Contact: Kristina Schulz 

kristinas@uqp.uq.edu.au 

ph. +61 7 3365 2421 

www.uqp.com.au 

THE FLYING ORCHESTRA 

By Clare McFadden 

UQP 

A multi-layered text which cleverly explores the abstract concept of music for young 

children. The Flying Orchestra discusses the idea that music is all around us, telling the 

story of our lives. It is a work with great heart and stunning illustrations from a first- time 

author and encourages both children and adults to think outside the box. Winner of the 

2011 Crichton Award. 


SQUISH RABBIT 

By Katherine Battersby 

UQP 

A beautiful and heartwarming tale from a talented new author/illustrator about the life 

and friendships of a little rabbit called Squish who wants to find a true friend more than 

anything else in the world. 

Rights Available: ANZ  Rights. 

TOBIAS BLOW 

By Zacharey Jane, Illustrated by Rosalie Street 

UQP 

Take a stormy night, a glorious wind and a sackful of treasures. Mix them together, add 

a pinch of magic, and the world is ready for Tobias Blow. A beautiful picture book, Tobias 

Blow will capture every child’s imagination. 



KUMIKO AND THE SHADOW CATCHERS 

By Briony Stewart 

UQP 

Join Kumiko for her most exciting adventure yet as she travels through a world of 

shadows and dark magic to find freedom for herself, her family and a kingdom of 

dragons. The final captivating book in the Kumiko and the Dragon trilogy, from the 

author of the Aurealis-winning Kumiko and the Dragon. 


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Picture Books 

www.walkerbooks.com.au 

Walker Books Australia 


Rights Contact: Melissa Keown 

melissa.keown@walkerbooks.com.au 

ph. +61 2 9517 9577 


A BUS CALLED HEAVEN 

By Bob Graham 

Walker Books Ltd 

Bob Graham’s acclaimed chidlren’s picture books include How to Heal a Broken Wing, 

winner of the 2008 Western Australian Premier’s Book Award; and April Underhill, Tooth 

Fairy, short-listed for the 2011 Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also won the Australian 

Children’s Book of the Year Award an unprecedented three times. 

Rights Available: World rights all languages. 

BILBY SECRETS 

By Edel Wignell, Illustrated by Mark Jackson 


Every wonderful word is true! 

Mark Jackson has co-illustrated several books with his wife, Heather Potter, and Australian their desert. 

work has been featured in several exhibitions. He has published several titles with 

Walker Books Australia and his book Stuck!, written by Charlotte Calder, received a 

Notable mention in the Picture Book Category for the 2010 CBCA awards. 

The sun beats down on the red earth of 

It is a hostile place to live in. 

But deep underground, a mother bilby 

and her baby share the secrets of 

surviving in this harsh environment. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed into Danish translation, all other rights available ex ANZ. 

WIGNELL & JACKSON BILBY SECRETS 

BILBY SECRETS 

EDEL WIGNELL & MARK JACKSON 

THE BUTTERFLY 

By Roger Vaughan Carr, Illustrated by Ann James 


Ann James is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 60 children’s books. In 

2000, Ann received the Pixie O’Harris Award for Distinguished and Dedicated Service 

to the Development and Reputation of Australian Children’s Books. The Butterfly was 

short-listed for the NSW Premier’s Award in 1997. 

Rights Available: World rights, all languages. 

EDGE OF THE WORLD 

By Ian Trevaskis, Illustrated by Wayne Harris 


Nobody smiled in the village 

near the edge of the world. 

The wind blew cold, 

snow lay thick on the ground 

and each day 

the villagers went about their 

lives with heavy hearts. 

That was until the day 

Wayne Harris has illustrated over 30 books, including DragonQuest by Allan Toby McPhee Baillie 

sailed out to 

the very edge of the world 

and found just what was 

which was short-listed for the 1997 CBCA Picture Book of the Year. He was needed to short-listed 

bring joy 

back to their lives. 

in the 1995 NSW Premier’s Award for writing Judy and the Volcano, the same year 

Going Home was named an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book. 

TREVASKIS . HARRIS EDGE OF THE WORLD 

EDGE OF THE WORLD 



IAN TREVASKIS . WAYNE HARRIS 

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ph. +61 2 9517 9577 


NO BEARS 

By Meg McKinlay, Illustrated by Leila Rudge 


Ruby is in charge of this book. 

And she’ll tell you 

something right now. 

There are NO BEARS in it. 

Emerging illustrator Leila Rudge has teamed up again with renowned author Meg 

NOT EVEN ONE. 

McKinlay. Their previous book, Duck For a Day, was short-listed for the 2011 CBCA 

Book of the Year Awards in the Younger Readers category and was an Honour Book in 

the Younger Readers category for the 2011 CBCA Junior Judges Award. 

McKINLAY • RUDGE NO BEARS 

MEG McKINLAY 

N 

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Princes and Princesses 

A DRAGON’S TALE 

BEARS 

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE 

Treasure Chest 

Rights Available: World rights excluding US, all languages. 

WALKER BOOKS 

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MONSTERS 

LEILA RUDGE 

WAITING FOR LATER 

By Tina Matthews 


Tina Matthews is an artist and designer who has worked in children’s theatre and 

television for 25 years. Her book Out of the Egg was listed as a Notable Book in the 

2008 CBCA Awards and Waiting for Later was short-listed in the 2011 Queensland 

Premier’s Literary Awards for the Children’s Book category. 


VAMPYRE 

By Margaret Wild, Illustrated by Andrew Yeo 


Andrew Yeo is a talented new illustrator from Sydney, Australia. Vampyre is his first 

picture book and is written by Margaret Wild, who is one of Australia’s most highly 

regarded and awarded children’s book authors. Margaret recently won the 2011 Lady 

Cutler Award for her distinguished service to children’s literature. 

I am Vampyre. 

I live in darkness. 

I long for light. 

WILD & YEO 

VAMPYRE 

VAMPYRE 


MARGARET WILD 

& A N D R E W Y E O 

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ph. +61 2 9517 9577 


LITTLE LUNCH THREE 

By Danny Katz, Illustrated by Mitch Vane 

Black Dog Books, an imprint of Walker Books Australia 

Mitch Vane has illustrated many children’s books, including A Little Election and The 

Patch. Written by Danny Katz, the Little Lunch series has sold over 50,000 copies. 

In 2005 Little Lunch Three was the winner of the Young Australians Best Book Award 

(YABBA) and shortlisted for the Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA). 


LOLLYLEGS 

By Pamela Freeman, Illustrated by Rhian Nest James 


Rhian Nest James is the illustrator of the award-winning Samurai Kids series by Sandy 

Fussell. Rhian’s book Toppling, written by Sally Murphy, won the Mary Ryan’s Award for 

the 2010 Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards and was also the winner in the 

Children’s Book category for the 2011 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. 


NEVILLE NO-PHONE 

By Anna Branford, Illustrated by Kat Chadwick 


Kat Chadwick is a designer and children’s book illustrator. Neville No-Phone is her first 

title with Walker and is written by Anna Branford, the author of the award- winning Violet 

Mackerel series. 

Rights Available: World rights excluding UK, all languages. 

UNICORN RIDERS 4: ELLABETH’S TEST 

By Aleesah Darlison, Illustrated by Jill Brailsford 


Avamay is a magical yet dangerous kingdom. 

The Unicorn Riders protect the 

people with courage and skill. 

They ride as one. 

Darlison Brailsford 

4 

Aleesah 

Darlison 

We Ride 

As One 

We Ride As One 

Jill Brailsford is an up-and-coming illustrator who studied art and design after leaving 

school. Written by emerging author Aleesah Darlison, Ellabeth’s Test is the fourth book 

Can Ellabeth overcome her fears and 

in the Unicorn Riders series, an exciting adventure/fantasy series for girls aged 8+ that 

Also in the series... 

celebrates friendship and teamwork and has strong character appeal. 

The Unicorn Riders are on a mission to 

collect diamond scales from the Dakkar 

Serpent. When Willow is injured, Ellabeth 

must step into the role of Head Rider. 

self-doubt in order to complete the mission? 

WALKER BOOKS 

ISBN 978-1-921720-00-0 

Ellabeth’s Test 

Ellabeth’s Test 



Illustrations by 

Jill Brailsford 

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Picture Books 

Working Title Press 

MOZZIE AND MIDGIE 

By Doug MacLeod, Illustrated by Sandy Okalyi 


Rights Contact: Jane Covernton 

workingt@esc.net.au 

ph. +61 8 82716665 

www.workingtitlepress.com.au 


When Mozzie and Midgie meet a colourful parrot who boasts of being the most 

beautiful bird on the island, the two young spoonbills set off to find out what could make 

them beautiful and special. 

Rights Available: World rights excluding Australia and New Zealand. 

Publisher Selected Highlights for 2011-2012 

MR DARCY   

By Alex Field, Illustrated by Peter Carnavas 

New Frontier Publishing 

Mr Darcy is a rather reserved, gentle duck. His life is a little lonely until he discovers 

that it’s okay to let his friends know he needs some help. Alex Field’s Mr Darcy offers 

children an introduction to the much-loved classic Pride and Prejudice and the timeless 

writings of Jane Austen. 

Rights Available: Worldwide Rights. 

Rights Contact: Rod Hare, Bologna Hall 25 Stand B 76, 140 Royal Street, Tuart Hill WA 

6060, Australia, +61 (0) 409667710, alc@alc-online.com, www.alc-online.com 

THE BUTTERFLY BUNNIES: PANDORA AND THE KEY TO SPRING and THE 

BUTTERFLY BUNNIES: MELODY AND THE MAGICAL MUSIC BOX 

By Anna Pignataro 

Windy Hollow Books 

Anna has won the Crichton Award for Children’s Book Illustration, and was shortlisted 

for Picture Book of the Year by the Children’s Book Council of Australia . She is well 

known for her her picture books in both Australia and internationally. The Butterfly Bunnies 

is her first junior fiction series. 

Rights Available: World excluding Australia and New Zealand 

Rights Contact: Filomena Lauria, Windy Hollow Books, info@windyhollowbooks.com.au, 

ph. +61 3 8456 8878, www.windyhollowbooks.com.au 

CAPTAIN CONGO AND THE MAHARAJA’S MONKEY 

By Ruth Starke, Illustrated by Greg Holfeld 


When the Maharaja of Bekar dies suddenly and mysteriously, Captain Congo and his 

loyal offsider, Pug, set off for India to investigate. They arrive in Rajputana to find the 

palace of teeming with intrigue. While Pug goes deep under cover, Captain Congo races 

against time to unravel a dastardly plot. 

Rights Available: World Rights excluding Australia and New Zealand. 

Rights Contact: Jane Covernton, working@esc.net.au, 61 8 232 0226, 

www.workingtitlepress.com.au 

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YA Highlights 

Publisher Selected YA Highlights for 2011-2012 

WORLDSHAKER 

By Richard Harland 

Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd/Australia 

Steam punk for teens. Winner, 2011 Le Prix Tam Tam, Teenage Novel (French 

Children’s Choice Award); Shortlisted, 2010 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards: Ethel 

Turner Prize for young people’s literature; and Shortlisted for Centre for Youth Literature 

Golden Inky, 2009. Sequel, Liberator, (May 2011) also sold in US, UK, France, 

Germany. 

Rights Available: Sublicensed in North America, UK, France, Germany. All other 

territories available. Rights contact: Angela Namoi, angelan@allenandunwin.com 

EMBRACE 

By Jessica Shirvington 

Hachette Australia/Lothian Books 

Already a bestseller in Australia and just released in the US, Embrace is the first book 

in the Violet Eden Chapters, Jessica Shirvington’s action-packed young adult series. 

Received a starred review in Kirkus Reviews where it was described it as ‘smart, edgy 

and addictive… A must-read for paranormal fans young and old’. 

Rights Available: Rights Sold: US (Fire/Sourcebooks), the UK (Orchard Books), 

Turkish (Pegasus), Brazilian Portuguese (Fundamento), German (Random House 

Germany) Rights Contact: rights@hachette.com.au 

SILHOUETTE 

By Thalia Kalkipsakis 


A YA dance book with edge, a Black Swan for teens. Gritty and dramatic, Silhouette 

straddles the world of classical ballet and commercial dance and follows the ambitious 

Scarlett as she grows up very quickly into a very adult world. From hugely successful 

Go Girl author Thalia Kalkipsakis. 

Rights Available: World. Rights Contact: Charlotte Bodman, Rights Manager, Hardie 

Grant Egmont, CharlotteBodman@hardiegrant.com 

THE INDUSTRY 

By Rose Foster 


Michael Grant, international bestselling author of the Gone series, says “The Industry, 

Rose Foster’s amazing, heart-pounding thrill-ride will have you panting for a sequel.” At 

just twenty years of age, The Industry’s author, Rose Foster, is poised to become one of 

the most exciting new voices in young adult literature. 

Rights Available: World. Rights Contact: Claire Skillman, 


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YA Highlights 

GLORY 

By Sarah Brill 

Spinifex Press 

She lies in the bed and she is sick. But with the sickness comes a pain and in that pain 

she finds a glory. And it’s the glory that gets her through. When her body heals and she 

is out of hospital and home with her family, she needs to seek out a new glory. She finds 

it in starvation. 

Rights Available: World excluding ANZ. Rights Contact: Susan Hawthorne, 

women@spinifexpress.com.au 

SHADOWS 

By Paula Weston 

The Text Publishing Co Australia 

Fast-paced and wildly compelling, Shadows is the first in a stand-out series of 

paranormal romance for fans of Richelle Mead and Stephenie Meyer. Text will publish 

the second book in The Rephaim Series in 2013. 

Rights Available: World Rights. Contact: Anne Beilby, Rights Manager, The Text 

Publishing Co Australia, anne.beilby@textpublishing.com.au, ph. +61 3 8610 4535, 

www.textpublishing.com.au 

JUST A GIRL 

By Jane Caro 

UQP (University of Queensland Press) 

A true tale about one of history’s greatest women. Determined, passionate and 

headstrong, Elizabeth the First shaped the destiny of a kingdom, all before she was 25. 

How do you find the courage to become queen when you are just a girl? 

Rights Available: World. Rights Contact: Kristina Schulz (UQP)/Rod Hare (ALC), 

kristinas@uqp.uq.edu.au 

THE WRONG BOY 

By Suzy Zail 

Black Dog Books/Walker Books Australia 

The story of a Jewish girl sent to Auschwitz with her family. She falls in love with the 

wrong boy – the German son of the camp commander. “Being kissed by Karl Jager 

was devastating. And beautiful. War makes you do dangerous things.” Suzy Zail is the 

daughter of an Auschwitz survivor. 

Rights Available: World Excluding-Australia, New Zealand. Rights 

Contact: Melissa Keown, Walker Book Australia, Melissa.keown@walkerbooks.com.au 

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Award-Winning 

A Selection of Australian Award Winning Titles 

THE 10PM QUESTION 

By Kate de Goldi 

Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd/Australia 

A dazzling family novel for readers 12+ and adults. Winner 2009 NZ Post Book of the 

Year Award (both Adult and Young Adult); Winner 2011 Corine Award (German Best 

Books in Translation); Shortlisted 2009 Nielsen NZ Booksellers’ Choice Award; 

Longlisted 2010 The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award; and 2011 USBBY list of 

Outstanding International Books for children and young adults. 

Rights Available: Sublicensed in North America, UK, France, 

Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Brazil, Korea. All other territories available. 

Rights Contact: Angela Namoi, Children’s Rights Director, angelan@allenandunwin.com 

THE ARRIVAL 

By Shaun Tan 

Lothian Books/Hachette Australia 

Winner, NSW Premier’s Book of the Year & the Community Relations Commission 

Award, 2007; Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2007; Winner, Best Book of the 

Year at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in France, 2008; Shaun Tan was 

awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, 2011. 

Rights Available: Rights Sold: Spanish (Barbara Fiore Editora), Swedish (Kabusa 

Bocker), UK (Orchard Books), North American (Scholastic), Danish (ABC Forlag), 

Simplified Chinese (Beijing Poplar Culture Project Co.), German ( Carlsen Verlag), 

French (Editions Dargaud), Norwegian (Egmont Serieforlaget), Italian (Elliot Edizioni), 

Chinese, Complex (Grimm Press), Brazilian Portuguese (Grupo SM), UK (Hodder), 

Portuguese (Kalandraka ), Japanese (Kawade Shobo), Polish (Kultura Gniewu Pawel 

Tarasiewicz), Czech (Labyrint), Dutch (Querido Uitgeverij), Korean (Sakejul Publishing 

Co), North American (Scholastic). 

Rights Contact: rights@hachette.com.au 

HITLER’S DAUGHTER 

By Jackie French 

Angus & Robertson/HarperCollins Publishers Australia 

Jackie French is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved children’s authors. 

HITLER’S DAUGHTER was awarded the CBCA Younger Readers’ Award in 2000 and 

the WOW! Award in the UK in 2001 and is a local and international bestseller. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in the UK, US, Danish, Norwegian, Greek, Japanese, 

Korean, Czech, Thai, French, Albanian and Swedish 

Rights Contact: Claire Skillman, International Rights Associate, 

claire.skillman@harpercollins.com 

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Award-Winning 

MAUDIE AND BEAR 

By Jan Ormerod, Illustrated by Freya Blackwood 

Little Hare / Hardie Grant Egmont 

Freya Blackwood is the 2010 winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal; this book was 

the winner of the 2011 CBCA Early Childhood Picture Book of the Year. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in UK, USA/Canada, Korean, Japanese, Simplified 

Chinese, German, Russian, French, Italian, Finnish. 

Rights Contact: Charlotte Bodman, Rights Manager, Hardie Grant Egmont, 

CharlotteBodman@hardiegrant.com.au 

LAST TREE IN THE CITY   

By Peter Carnavas  

New Frontier Publishing 

Peter Carnavas is an internationally successful and award winning author/illustrator; this 

title was a finalist for the 2011 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award and the winner of the 2011 

The Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature. 

Rights Available: World excluding Germany and Korea. 

Rights Contact: Rod Hare, Bologna Hall 25 Stand B 76, 140 Royal Street, Tuart Hill WA 

6060, Australia, +61 (0) 409667710, alc@alc-online.com, www.alc-online.com 

GRAFFITI MOON 

By Cath Crowley 

Pan Macmillan Australia 

Winner 2011 Prime Minister’s Award for YA; winner Ethel Turner Prize in the 2011 NSW 

Premier’s Awards; Amazon USA February Pick of the Month for YA; shortlisted for the 

2011 CBC Awards, Victorian Premier’s Awards and Queensland Premier’s Awards. 

Rights Available: Sub-licensed in Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Spain, Russia, UK, 

USA/Canada, Australia. 

Rights Contact: Lyndsey Blessing, Co-Director of Foreign Rights, InkWell Management, 

lyndsey@inkwellmanagement.com, ph. +1212 922 3500 

ALL I EVER WANTED 

By Vikki Wakefield 

The Text Publishing Co Australia 

Vikki Wakefield’s debut All I Ever Wanted won the Young Adult Fiction Award in the 2012 

Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. It was previously shortlisted in the 2011 Inky 

Awards. 


Rights Contact: Anne Beilby, Rights Manager, The Text Publishing Co Australia, 

anne.beilby@textpublishing.com.au, ph. +61 3 8610 4535, www.textpublishing.com.au 

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Award-Winning 

THE FLYING ORCHESTRA 

By Clare McFadden 

UQP (University of Queensland Press) 

A multi-layered text which explores the concept of music for children. The Flying 

Orchestra discusses the idea that music is all around us, telling the story of our lives. It 

is a work with great heart and stunning illustrations. Winner of the CBCA 2011 Crichton 

Award for a first-time illustrator. 

Rights Available: World excluding Korea 

Rights Contact: Kristina Schulz (UQP)/Rod Hare (ALC), kristinas@uqp.uq.edu.au 

ISABELLA’S GARDEN 

By Glenda Millard, Illustrated by Rebecca Cool 


Awarded Honour Book in the Picture Book of the Year category 2010 Children’s Book 

Council of Australia Awards, Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award, Best 

Book for Language Development, Lower Primary Category (5-8 years), 2010; and 

short-listed the Queensland Premiers Literary Awards - Mary Ryan Award, 2010. 

Rights Available: World Excluding-Australia, New Zealand, United States/Canada 

Rights Contact: Melissa Keown, International Sales Manager, Walker Book Australia, 

Melissa.keown@walkerbooks.com.au, Ph. +61 2 9517 9577 www.walkerbooks.com.au 

DRAGON KEEPER 

By Carole Wilkinson 

Black Dog Books/Walker Books Australia 

“For the Dragonkeeper, the path of destiny is paved with danger . . “. But not for publishers 

who acquire this multi-award winning, international bestselling series! Acclaim 

includes: Winner Children’s Book Council Book of the Year, Book of the Year - Australian 

Book Industry Awards, Winner of the Kids Own Australian Literary Awards (KOALA) 

Older Readers, Winner of the Kalbacher Klapperschlange Award (Germany). Fresh look 

covers and comprehensive marketing assets now available for release to a new 

generation of readers. 

Rights Available: World Excluding-Australia, New Zealand, United States/Canada, 

Germany, Spain, Demark, Italy, Greece, Japan, Indonesia, Israeli, Slovenia, Turkey 

Rights Contact: Melissa Keown, International Sales Manager, Walker Book Australia, 

Melissa.keown@walkerbooks.com.au, Ph. +61 2 9517 9577 www.walkerbooks.com.au 

CAN WE LICK THE SPOON NOW? 

By Carol Goess, Illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie 


What’s the best thing about making a cake? Licking the spoon, of course! What’s the 

worst thing about making a cake. Waiting! Share in the fun as Dad and the children get 

busy in the kitchen. Winner 2011 Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year Awards 

- Young Children. 

Rights Available: World Rights excluding Australia and New Zealand 

Rights Contact: Jane Covernton, working@esc.net.au, Ph +61 61 8 232 0226 

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International Awards 

International Awards - Australian Authors and Illustrators 

Australia has produced a host of outstanding children’s book authors and illustrators. Many of these 

creators have been recognised through some of the most prestigious international children’s book 

awards. The following constitutes a list of many of the most predominant international awards for 

children’s literature and their Australian recipients - many of whom have been represented at our 

exhibitions in Bologna over the past couple of years. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but 

simply contains some of the highlights: 

Robert Ingpen (Hans Christian Andersen Award); Sonya Hartnett, Shaun Tan (Astrid Lindgren Memorial 

Award); Jan Ormerod, Gregory Rogers, Bob Graham, Freya Blackwood (Kate Greenaway Medal); Julie Vivas, 

Bob Graham, Jeannie Baker, Shaun Tan (Boston Globe Horn Book Award); Markus Zusak, Shaun Tan, Ron 

Brooks, Margaret Wild (Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis); Shaun Tan, Armin Greder and Libby 

Gleeson (Bologna Ragazzi Award); Melina Marchetta, Marcus Zusak, Margot Lanagan, Judith Clarke, Sonya 

Hartnett (Michael L. Printz Award); Sonya Hartnett (International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award). Sonya Hartnett 

(Commonwealth Writer’s Prize); Bob Graham (Charlotte Zolotow Award); Sonya 

Hartnett (Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize); Armin Greder and Libby Gleeson, Julie Vivas and Mem Fox, Jan 

Ormerod, Graeme Base, Sonya Hartnett, Nadia Wheatley, Bob Graham, Ron Brooks and Margaret Wild, Robert 

Ingpen (International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Diploma). 

Sponsors 

Books Illustrated is a gallery in Melbourne Australia that, for over twenty years, has promoted 

Australian picture books, their creators and their art. The gallery represents a wide range of Australian 

illustrators and curates and tours exhibitions around Australia and internationally. 

www.booksillustrated.com.au 

The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal 

and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the association is an advocate for all Australian 

publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned. 

www.publishers.asn.au/ 

The Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) is an Australian copyright management company whose role is 

to provide a bridge between creators and users of copyright material. It allocates funds to cultural 

development by supporting a wide variety of projects (including this one) which aim to encourage, and 

provide practical assistance to creators and the Australian cultural community generally.  With a particular 

focus to support innovation in the Australian creative industries to develop local and foreign markets for 

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Boori Monty Pryor was born in North Queensland. 

His father is from the Birrigubba of the Bowen 

region and his mother from Yarrabah (near Cairns), 

a descendant of the Kungganji and Kukuimudji. 

Boori has worked in film, television, sport, music 

and theatre-in-education. Boori’s picture book 

Shake a Leg with illustrator Jan Ormerod won the 

2011 Prime Minister’s Literary Award. 

Alison Lester is a popular and best-selling writer 

and illustrator of children’s books, and has won 

many awards, including the Children’s Book 

Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award 

for Thing by Robin Klein (OUP), and Are We There 

Yet? (Penguin). 

As the Children’s Laureates for 2012 and 2013, Alison and Boori will act as national and 

international ambassadors for Australian children’s literature and will separately visit every state 

and territory in Australia inspiring young people to tell their own stories and be part of an active 

literary culture for enjoyment, wellbeing and success in life. 

Each will be engaged in their own Laureate Project over the two years, and you can follow their 

progress on the Children’s Laureate website, www.childrenslaureate.org.au. 

This prestigious national honour is the culmination of the work by the Australian Children’s 

Literature Alliance (ACLA) to promote the transformational power of reading, creativity and story in 

the lives of young Australians. 

www.childrenslaureate.org.au

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