News Releases
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Five New Story Releases!
BY STORYBOX HUB
You don't want to miss these five new, heartwarming story releases!
Our first new release is Jessica Goes Swimming, an inspirational story from Jessica Smith. This beautiful tale explores self-belief, and embracing what’s different - and special - about each of us. Illustrated by Hasina Shafad and read by Ellie Cole, this is one story you won’t want to miss.
Zanni Louise’s latest release is Human Kind: Resilience, which explores how resilience not only grows over time, but also that every one is more resilient than they think! This wonderful story will support those all-important wellbeing conversations with your young readers. Illustrated by Missy Turner and read by the fantastic Adam Wallace, we think this needs to be added to your ‘must-watch’ list!
My Shadow is Purple, written, illustrated, and read by the multi-talented Scott Stuart, this story is one that considers gender beyond the binary, in a glorious spectrum of colours! Heartwarming, engaging and touching, we know that this tale is one that kids and adults alike will love.
Food is glorious, nourishing, and creates connection. We’d like to invite you to watch Stay For Dinner and celebrate all the wonderful things that different cultures have to offer with us. Written by Sandhya Parappukkaran, illustrated by Michelle Pereira and read by the engaging Alice Zavlavsky, this is a heartwarming story about all the ways that food brings us together.
Always Never Always encourages readers to ‘follow secret tracks’ and explore their world! A beautiful tale that will ‘wind and wend’ with you, this story is the latest release from award-winning creators, Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge. Read by the incomparable Dolly Diamond, we’d recommend adding it immediately to your watchlist!
CONNECT. ENGAGE. INSPIRE. EDUCATE.
Recent News Releases
September 9, 2024
You don't want to miss these five new, heartwarming story releases!Our first new release is Jessica Goes Swimming, an inspirational story from Jessica Smith. This beautiful tale explores self-belief, and embracing what’s different - and special - about each of us. Illustrated by Hasina Shafad and read by Ellie Cole,...
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August 19, 2024
Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s Deadly Collection was launched on the 4th August, 2023. “The Deadly Collection was born from co-design with our local First Nations communities, who asked for stronger visibility of their culture and stories within our library collection. In Aboriginal English, the word ‘Deadly’ has a similar meaning to the...
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August 7, 2024
What an extravaganza of new stories we've got waiting for you on StoryBox HubThere’s the delightful Bowerbird Blues, written and illustrated by the talented Aura Parker and performed by the wonderful Megan Daley. This playful story of a bowerbird searching for connection and a place to belong is sure to...
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How to prepare today for critical media literacy issues of the future
July 31, 2024
This article was originally written and shared on the PressReader blog. To read the full article, scroll through to the end.The need for media literacy isn’t new — but our current cultural climate and digital ecosystem certainly give today’s issues a unique spin. Even as teachers, librarians and institutions are...
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In Conversation with Sandie Docker
July 18, 2024
What inspires your writing?I never really know! Sometimes, it’s a tv show, other times, just an experience. The Redgum River Retreat was inspired by the Antique’s Roadshow, The Lyrebird Ladies Choir came from an article about older women experiencing homelessness. What is your writing process like?Flying by the seat of my...
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In Conversation with Mark Wales!
July 15, 2024
We were very lucky to receive a visit from former SAS Commander, as well as Survivor and Mad Max Superstar; Mark Wales! What did you find the most challenging about writing Outrider in comparison to Survivor: Life in the SAS?The most challenging thing – because the first one was non fiction,...
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