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Much-loved local children's writer Dianne Wolfer is named Nance Donkin Literary Award recipient

November 6, 2019

The Society of Women Writers Victoria (SWWV) has awarded the biennial Nance Donkin Award to Albany-based Western Australian author Dianne Wolfer. Best known for her history-inspired picture books for older readers, Dianne has a diverse arts practice that includes novels for junior to young adult readers.

Fremantle Press authors from Holden Sheppard to HM Waugh share their stories of the teachers that inspired and encouraged them

November 1, 2019

As it comes to the end of the school year, we know that teachers everywhere will be getting ready to enjoy the Christmas holidays after a busy year. To acknowledge you for all the hard work you do day in day out, we asked four Fremantle Press authors to share their stories of teachers who have inspired and encouraged them on the path to becoming writers and illustrators.

Children's author, teacher and scientist HM Waugh on how aspects of her middle-grade novel The Lost Stone of SkyCity were inspired by research into child psychology

November 1, 2019

In The Lost Stone of SkyCity, HM Waugh’s brave heroine Sunaya faces five Dragon Tests to prove she is a worthy guardian of the princess of the Ice-People. Here, Waugh explains how her own learning led her to create these tests from skills that all children need to succeed.

Rebecca Higgie talks to children's fantasy writer HM Waugh about world-building, NaNoWriMo and balancing kids and creativity

November 1, 2019

In this packed podcast episode, HM Waugh and Rebecca Higgie discuss Waugh's new book, The Lost Stone of SkyCity. This is the perfect podcast to launch at the beginning of NaNoWriMo.

The race is on for one school to win $500 worth of Fremantle Press books by being creative in their classrooms, with some awesome entries already in the bag

August 28, 2019

This year’s Creative Classrooms competition is well underway, with some super entries coming into the office from schools across WA.

Author HM Waugh's 10 incredible facts that you never knew about Mount Everest

August 27, 2019

The snow and ice adventure in The Lost Stone of SkyCity was inspired by author HM Waugh’s own experiences hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

Children's author Julia Lawrinson explores how fiction can open up discussions about morality in the classroom

August 23, 2019

Julia Lawrinson’s new novel, Maddie in the Middle, is the story of schoolgirl friendships, peer pressure and the notion of right and wrong. When Maddie makes friends with new girl Samara, she finds herself stealing chocolate to raise money to help Samara’s family. But when they get caught, Maddie ends up taking the blame. Did Maddie do the wrong thing, even if it was for the right reasons?

The Wilderness Society recognises Fremantle Press authors Ian Mutch and Cristy Burne on annual shortlist

August 13, 2019

More and More and More by Ian Mutch and Off The Track by Cristy Burne are shortlisted for the Environment Award for Children’s Literature. The award, which is in its 25^th year, honours books promoting a love of nature in children through reading and stories.

Fremantle Press poets Nandi Chinna and Caitlin Maling show you how to explore land, sea and ecology in class this World Environment Day

May 29, 2019

Wednesday 5 June marks World Environment Day, which is a celebration of all built and natural environments across the planet. With an increasing focus on climate change, plastic use and sustainability, this is the perfect chance to open discussion on these topics in your classroom.

The deadline is looming and James Foley still doesn’t have a classroom date. (FYI, he smells much better now.)

May 28, 2019

Poor James – all he wants is to come to your school and do a FREE event for you and your class. But only a handful of people have entered our Pass it on! Competition for 2019 and the closing date is next month.