Granny Grommet and Me (Dianne Wolfer, illus by Karen Blair, Walker Books
When you think of the word ‘grommet’ (a young and/or inexperienced surfer), a sprightly grandma doesn’t exactly come to mind, and yet on the cover of this picture book, there’s...
The Dog on the Tuckerbox (Corinne Fenton, illus by Peter Gouldthorpe, Walker Books)
The Dog on the Tuckerbox brings to life one of Australia’s most iconic stories about the mateship and hardship experienced by early Europeans in Australia. We follow the story of...
Interview with Alison Croggon about ‘Black Spring’
Alison Croggon's latest novel Black Spring is a dark, gothic tale inspired by Wuthering Heights. The author spoke to Amelia Vahtrick. Read Vahtrick's review of Black Spring here. Obviously you're a...
Robinson joins Walker Books
Nicola Robinson has joined Walker Books as editor.
McAleer promoted at Walker Books
Helen McAleer has been promoted to the new positions of chief global development officer for Walker Books and managing director of Walker Productions. McAleer, who joined Walker Books as UK...
‘A Monster Calls’ wins 2012 Carnegie, Greenaway medals
UK-based author Patrick Ness has won the Carnegie Medal for outstanding writing in children’s books for the second year running, winning this year’s award for A Monster Calls (Walker Books)....
The Colour of Trouble (Gerry Bobsien, Walker Books)
Fifteen-year-old Maddy has synaesthesia, which means her senses are cross-wired and she sees sounds and tastes colour. As an artist, it gives her a unique take on the world, but...
NYR2012: Walker Books partnership, state ambassadors announced
Walker Books has announced a partnership with the National Year of Reading 2012 (NYR2012) in the lead-up to the official launch of the initiative on 14 February. Walker Books managing...
‘Arnie Avery’ wins Children’s Peace Literature Award
Arnie Avery by Sue Walker (Walker Books) has won this year's Children's Peace Literature Award. The biennial award, worth $2000, is presented by the Psychologists for Peace, a South Australian-based...
Walker Books distribution to move from TL to HEDS
Walker Books has announced that distribution of its titles in Australia and New Zealand will move from TL Distribution Australia to Harper Entertainment Distribution Services Australia (HEDS) next year. Walker...
Australians on 2012 Carnegie, Greenaway longlists
The nominations for the 2012 CILIP Carnegie Medal and the 2012 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal have been announced. Australian author Sonya Hartnett has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, presented...
Australians on 2012 Carnegie, Greenaway longlists
The nominations for the 2012 CILIP Carnegie Medal and the 2012 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal have been announced. Australian author Sonya Hartnett has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, presented...
Wild wins 2011 Lady Cutler Award
Margaret Wild is the recipient of the 2011 Lady Cutler Award. South-African born Wild, who moved to Australia in the early 1970s, has written more than 70 children's books as...
Black Dog Books to become Walker Books imprint
Walker Books Australia has announced that it has acquired the Black Dog Books imprint. Effective 1 July, Black Dog Books will be an imprint of Walker Books with current Black Dog...
Black Dog Books to become Walker Books imprint
Walker Books Australia has announced that it has acquired the Black Dog Books imprint. Effective 1 July, Black Dog Books will be an imprint of Walker Books with current Black Dog...
‘There Was an Old Sailor’ wins SCBWI Crystal Kite Award
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) has announced that There Was an Old Sailor by Claire Saxby and Cassandra Allen (Walker Books) has won the Australian and New...
Graham shortlisted for 2011 Kate Greenaway Medal
Australian author Bob Graham has made the shortlist for the 2011 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, which is presented each year for distinguished illustration in children's books. Graham has been shortlisted...
‘The Happiest Refugee’ wins 2011 Indie Award
The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do (A&U) has won the overall Book of the Year Award at this year's Indie Awards. Do's book, which also won the best nonfiction category,...
‘The Happiest Refugee’ wins 2011 Indie Award
The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do (A&U) has won the overall Book of the Year Award at this year's Indie Awards. Do's book, which also won the best nonfiction category,...
In Brief
NZ playwright awarded writers' residency New Zealand playwright Michelanne Forster is the recipient of this year's University of Auckland / Creative New Zealand writing residency at the Michael King Writer's...