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LUKIN, Karen

Jul 17, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Relationships, Victoria

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ISBN: 978-192-326-516-5
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Serendipity

 

A Moment In Time

 James stands toes buried in the sand, ankles brushed by the cool waves of his beach.

                              Why should he leave?
                          Why should he have to go ?
                            …It’s their choice not his.

                              ‘It’s not fair!’ he mutters.

James is faced with a difficult choice…he doesn’t want to leave his special place, but his family is moving and there is no way for him to stay.

Serendipity – a moment in time – intervenes and a surprise encounter helps him to stand up and be counted.

About the Author

 

KAREN LUKIN is a retired English teacher from Western Australia, who now lives in rural Victoria. Growing up, she was an avid reader and always wanted to be a published writer.

She uses family stories as her inspiration. She is married
to a retired farmer and has a love of the country life.

Serendipity is her first published work – it was awarded the state
prize in the Victorian Country Women’s Association Literature
competition in 2019. For publication as a picture book, she has
collaborated with a family friend and artist, Tania Vanzetti.

Other short stories she has written were included in the Kyabram Town
Hall Writers Group Anthology Celebrating Women published in 2021.

Yellow Ladybugs

Jul 16, 2024 | *, *Featured books, Australian, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ+ Non-fiction, Manual \ Training Material, Parenting & Family, Psychology \ Mental Health

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ISBN 978-1-923214-18-7
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So, You’re Autistic

 

An epic teen guide for autistic girls and gender diverse youth

So, You’re Autistic

Well, so are we, and we remember exactly what it was like as a teen. That’s why we’ve created this epic teen guide—because we want you to have all the info we wished we had back then!

We packed it with insider knowledge, personal stories, and helpful tips, so you don’t have to go on this journey alone. We’ll go through all the stuff you need to know as an autistic teen girl, or autistic gender diverse teen, from home and school life, to friends and relationships, puberty and all the tricky stuff like mental health, and bullying.

Learn heaps about autistic identity and culture, and discover how to embrace yourself exactly as you are.

MORGAN, Daniel

Jul 15, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Melbourne, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-923265-00-4
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C is for Coffee

 

ABCs for Baby Baristas

Introduce your little one to the world of coffee with C IS FOR COFFEE!

This delightful book uses vibrant, playful illustrations to teach the alphabet through the art of home coffee making.

Watch as your child learns their ABCs while discovering the essential brew that fuels new parents everywhere.

DAHL, Kai

Jul 15, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Memoir, Queensland

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ISBN 978-1-923214-33-0

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Survivor of Scourge

 

A true story of a survivor of paedophilia in an Australian school setting

 

“Survivor of Scourge,” tells Kai Dahl’s courageous journey in battle against paedophilia. In this compelling narrative, the author navigates the murky waters of justice, shedding light on the complexities of this crime across different nations.

From the revelation of varying age of consent laws to the details of his victimization, Dahl lays bare the realities of abuse and the ways perpetrators gain access to their victims. With unflinching honesty, he recounts the horrors endured over six agonizing years, revealing the heart-wrenching struggle to seek help amidst the turmoil.

From unsettled teenage years to desperate self-medication, the author’s journey to reclaim his voice unfolds with gut-wrenching intensity. With the gripping police interrogations and triumphant pursuit of justice, every page resonates with the indomitable spirit of survival.

“Survivor of Scourge” offers not only a window into the author’s trauma but also a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of abuse in society. Yet, it is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of speaking out. In the final chapters, Kai reflects on the profound impact of his experiences on his
married life, offering a poignant insight into the enduring scars of abuse.

This book is more than a memoir; it is a rallying cry for awareness and action, a testament to the strength found in confronting the shadows and reclaiming one’s narrative.