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ORTIZ, Nicole

Feb 26, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Exercise \ Fitness \ Health, Health & Wellbeing

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Britta Bowls Beauties

 

Britta is a cricket superstar fast bowler – fast, fierce and full of spin. Her team counts on her to deliver the winning edge.

But when disaster strikes and her famous bowls falter, Britta faces her toughest challenge yet…

Discover what happens next in Britta the Bowler, a bold, inspiring story of grit, friendship, and the power of giving it a go. A vibrant celebration of girls in sport, Britta the Bowler empowers young female readers to step up, play hard, and chase their dreams.

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About the Author

 

Nicole Ortiz is a storyteller with a big imagination and an even bigger belief in children’s potential. Through vibrant and uplifting tales, Nicole encourages young readers to discover their courage to dream beyond limits. Her stories blend adventure, hope, and heart, showing kids that bravery comes in many forms and that small steps can lead to great things

When not writing, Nicole shares the magic of stories in schools and libraries. She believes every child deserves stories that speak to them and spark action and that carry the message, “You can do this.”

Nicole lives on the NSW Central Coast with her husband Brandt and two children.

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Kyarna

Feb 26, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books

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ISBN 978-1-923589-94-0
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The Shy Heart

 

The Shy Heart is a gentle children’s picture book for kids about a quiet little heart longing to be seen. Through tender moments, whispered courage, and the comfort of nature and friendship, this story celebrates shyness and sensitivity as strengths. Created for children who feel deeply, The Shy Heart reassures young readers that they don’t need to be loud to be brave. With warm, calming illustrations and poetic language, it offers a safe space for kids to explore emotions, understand their feelings, build confidence, and feel truly understood.

MILLER, Brian

Feb 23, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching

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ISBN 978-1-923523-85-2
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Sequencing and Scaffolding

 

An Instructional Leadership textbook for Australian secondary Schools

A practical guide to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes.

Any teacher reading this will have experienced professional learning that has been irrelevant to their needs, has failed to be sustained, has been ignored by colleagues or has simply failed to make any impact.

This book’s prime focus is to make positive classroom reform realistic and sustainable by demonstrating the means to make professional learning relevant, impactful and sustainable.

As a ‘how to’ manual, it translates the ‘what and why’ of contemporary educational research into the ‘how and when’ of actual teaching. Through numerous, real school examples, it carefully signposts the way to enhance the instructional leadership capacity of existing and aspiring secondary school executives.

Based firmly on the principles of explicit teaching, the book melds diverse educational topics such as cognitive science; academic literacy; intellectual quality; learning and assessment design; evaluating Teaching and Learning programs; classroom management; evaluative thinking and strategic planning into a unique professional learning compendium.

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About the Author

 

BRIAN MILLER is an independent secondary education consultant. He’s spent over 45 years in various positions within the education sector, including Senior Professional Officer roles for the NSW Dept. of Education, and Principal of a large, multicultural high school, which achieved exceptionally high value-added results during his tenure.

Brian has designed and delivered many hundreds of professional learning sessions in his specialist areas of academic and critical literacy. He has gone on to deliver numerous keynote presentations for professional associations at state, national and international levels.

Since retiring from the NSW Dept. of Education, Brian continues to consult with high schools and improve the state education system for teachers and students alike.

VALLADARES, Vicola

Feb 23, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books

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ISBN 978-1-923645-99-8
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The Girl Who Turned Bright Red

 

Ever feel nervous when you’re trying something new? You’re not alone.

This is a heartwarming and empowering story about a young girl learning to face her new challenges. Through gentle humour and relatable moments, you will explore the power of positive self-talk, self-belief, and the courage that comes from showing up for yourself. Perfect for children building emotional awareness, resilience, and empathy. Especially for the children “who turn bright red”, navigating self-doubt, stage fright, or facing new challenges.

This inspiring tale fosters a growth mindset and reminds every young reader: bravery begins with believing in you.

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Vicola Valladares is an educator, scientist, and businesswoman with a deep curiosity about how children think, feel, and grow. With degrees in Science and Education, she brings a thoughtful, research-informed perspective to her work.

Combining analytical insight with a passion for learning, Vicola creates stories designed to help children understand their emotions while supporting personal growth. Her work blends science and storytelling to create meaningful, engaging experiences for young readers.

Through her work, Vicola is committed to nurturing curious minds and equipping children with the tools to navigate their inner world with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

VAVROVA, Daniela

Feb 20, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Family History, History, Nostalgia

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ISBN 978-1-923645-53-0
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Tides of Memory

 

A Living History of Yorkeys Knob

Tides of Memory begins with a simple truth: a place is never only land and coordinates. It is woven from memory, shaped by relationships and carried in the stories people tell. Yorkeys Knob is not just a headland on a map, but a living shoreline of experiences — marked by beauty, resilience and the quiet continuities that tie generations together.

The stories held here rise from interviews, community gatherings, family albums and treasured keepsakes. They are created in companionship — with residents who opened their homes, their archives, and their hearts. Through this shared making, a deeper trust forms and a legacy grows — one that stretches beyond the final printed page.

Across four chapters spanning the late twentieth century to the present, voices of the community speak to changing seas, shifting climates and the evolving rhythms of daily life. Their testimonies trace how Yorkeys Knob bends and transforms, yet holds close the values that anchor it.

This book is also an invitation — to listen, to wander, to explore further. The Tides of Memory Interactive Map continues the journey: follow the QR code to walk through stories mapped onto place. And as you travel through these histories, we welcome your reflections on how we remember, write and share the living fabric of a community.

About the Author

 

Dr Daniela Vávrová

 

I’m a visual anthropologist, independent researcher, and former Curator at the Cairns Museum, with roots in Bratislava, once part of Czechoslovakia. My work has always been driven by curiosity – about people, cultures and the ways we understand the world through images, words, and sensory experience. Since 2005, I’ve spent long stretches of time in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, where my PhD project and film, Skin Has Eyes and Ears, grew from close relationships and everyday observations. These days, my skills in storytelling, ethnography and visual communication have taken on new forms through cybersecurity work and private investigations. Life in remote Yorkeys Knob keeps me grounded and inventive as I juggle research, parenting my 11-year-old son, helping at Yorkeys’ Gem Rent-a-Car, and creating photographic calendars featuring the place I call home.

You can find more of my work at danielavavrova.net.

GUNN, Leigh

Feb 19, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Thriller Fiction, True Crime

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The Karma Bus

 

An industrial accident. A murder. What is the price of truth?

Liam O’Donoughue is embroiled in the danger of safety.

A young engineer, Liam is making a strong career in industrial process safety. He’s a star worker, and his mentor Sandy Hudson says he’s a lifesaver.

While Liam is away for the weekend visiting his sister Zoe, a young operator at the plant is killed on site. Management rush to blame the accident on maintenance and put the matter to rest, but Liam doesn’t think the situation is that simple.

In defiance to management, Liam investigates the many unanswered questions that taint the so-called accident. When he uncovers the deadly truth, Liam finds himself with a target on his back as management move to silence him, leaving his sister Zoe, mentor Sandy, and partner Sarah to see the truth through to the end.

About the Author

 

Leigh Gunn was born in country Victoria and grew up in suburban Melbourne. His working career consisted of over forty years was as a chemical engineer in the petrochemical and chemical industries, across several countries.

He has since retired to the Mornington Peninsula where he lives with his wife Leanne and spends his time reading, golfing, gardening and engaging with his grandchildren.

The Karma Bus is Leigh’s first novel. The storyline and characters, while totally fictional, are loosely-based or exaggerated from his experiences across various work environments.