Authors,Illustrators & Associations
LAURA WOOD
Author & Illustrator
Laura's delightful characters and amazing sense of humour helps to bring my stories to life. She is an amazing artist worthy of respect.
CANDICE COMPOSTO
Illustrator & Artist
Candice AKA 'Candy", has been an immense support working tirelessly to help make life-size characters for book launches. She is a true (starving) artist.
Childrens Book Council
of Australia WA Branch
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You can find all the latest news about the CBCA WA Branch, event information, interesting articles, book launches and important milestones in the world of children’s literature here.
DARON PARTON
Illustrator
Daron has been working as an illustrator for many years and boasts a beautiful portfolio of work... Including one gloriously shiny crocodile!
JENNIFER JACKSON
Director of Paperbird
'Jen' is a champion of all things story telling and creative writing in Fremantle, Perth. She is a huge support to writers and artist in the area and I am so pleased to call her my friend!
weneeddiversebooks.org
Advocates for diversity in literature
We Need Diverse Books™ is a non-profit and a grassroots organisation of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.
My Agent, Publishers & Fav. Book Store
SARAH MCKENZIE
Literary Manager & Agent
With over 15 years of experience as a writer and a publisher, Sarah's industry know how makes her the "voice of reason" that every creative needs!
NEW FRONTIER
Publisher
Without these wonderful people Wilfred the Quite Nice Wolf would never have been published. Check out their catalogue of amazing books!
PAPERBIRD
Children's Books & Arts
Easily the best little book shop in Freo, The Paper Bird stocks all of Kitty Black's books and is usually where her book launches are held!
HATCHETTE AUS.
Publisher
Hatchette is an international publisher that has recently released 'A Crocodile In The Family'. They are a delightful bunch that have embraced my croaky with the same love that I have for him!