Shortlisted Books – New Illustrator
Louie and Snippy Save the Sea
Author: Collette Dinnigan Interview about the book
Illustrator: Grant Cowan comes from the fashion industry and is renowned for his unique hand-painted fashion illustrations.
Publisher: Berbay Publishing
Paperboy
Author: Danny Parker
Illustrator: Bethany Macdonald interview on One More Page Podcast
Publisher: Dirt Lane Press – Teacher Resource
Fly
Author: Jess McGeachin
Illustrator: Jess McGeachin
Publisher: Puffin Books includes book trailer and an excellent activity pack. In this pack you will find a DIY plane, test your bird knowledge activity, DIY flying goggles, design your own plane, colouring in and postcard template.
Penguin Book Trailer
Little Bird’s Day
Author: Sally Morgan and on Austlit
Illustrator: Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr Reading the books to children on Vimeo 2:30 mins and talking about the book, showing the artwork and storyboard Vimeo 5:23 mins
Publishers: Magabala Books and Teacher’s Notes
Baby Business (Winner)
Author and Illustrator: Jasmine Seymour Creative Kids Tales Q&A
Publisher: Magabala Books and Teacher’s Resources
Feed Play Love podcast about Darug Family Traditions that Welcome a Baby 14:55 mins
Children’s Books Daily Interview
ABC Sunday Extra The Year that Made Me: Jasmine Seymour 2018 15:47 mins listening
Cooee Mittigar – A Story of Darug Songlines
Author: Jasmine Seymour
Illustrator: Leanne Mulgo Watson Reading Time interview
Publisher: Magabala Books and Teacher’s Notes