Cassy Polimeni

27 Feb The CBCA 2025 Book of the Year – Notables announced Posted at 09:07h in Celebrate , Inform by Editor The Children’s Book Council Australia (CBCA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Book of the Year Awards Notable list. This curated list of diverse and engaging books celebrates the extraordinary talent and creativity of our Australian authors and illustrators, reflecting the vibrancy of contemporary children’s literature in this country.

I’ve been a bit quiet on Substack over winter (which dragged on an extra month in Melbourne) – not quiet like a bear hibernating, more like an author on a Book Week bender, dropping balls everywhere she goes. My schedule was tame compared to some of the rockstar authors who pack their suitcases and hit the road for months at a time, but the learning curve was steep.

It’s been awhile between drinks and newsletters. My excuse (not that you need one) is I’ve been living, breathing, writing and launching my new junior fiction series Ella and the Frogs into the world. Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra (Book 1) is out now, and Ella and the Sleepover Safari (Book 2) is on its way. Early bookseller support has been great and I’ve been nervously excited to get early reviews, especially from the target readership of 5 to 8 year olds.