Dr Lilly Brown CEO Magabala Books

Interview with Dr Lilly Brown CEO Magabala Books Congratulations to Gumbaynggirr woman Dr Lilly Brown who is the new CEO of the seminal Magabala Books. Magabala’s role in publishing and promoting books by First Nations’ creators cannot be overstated. Over the years I have consistently recommended books published by Magabala and some of my personal […]

The First Scientists by Corey Tutt, illustrated Blak Douglas

The First Scientists by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Blak Douglas is shortlisted in the 2022 CBCA awards in the Eve Pownall non-fiction category. Inside the CBCA Shortlist Inside the 2022 CBCA Shortlist Inside the 2022 CBCA Notable Books Book Review by Joy Lawn (first published in Magpies magazine and reproduced with permission) Opening with an […]

Little Lon by Andrew Kelly

Little Lon by Andrew Kelly, illustrated by Heather Potter & Mark Jackson (published by Wild Dog Books) Andrew Kelly is a stalwart of the literary community. He has undertaken many roles but is most recently recognised as the co-author, with Aunty Joy Murphy, of Wilam: a Birrarung Story. Wilam is featuring in children’s literary awards. […]