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February 1, 2023
10th Anniversary
To mark the 10th anniversary of Bad Grammar, the lovely folk at Walker Books are giving it a re-release with a fresh new look.
In this action-packed middle-grade novel, video-game fanatic Marcus must face the ultimate challenge: notorious boarding school Bad Grammar. You can check out the full front and back cover spread above.
Bad Grammar, like a prison cell or a shopping centre on Christmas Eve, is a horrific place best avoided. If unlucky enough to serve a sentence at this remote boarding school, forget packing your toothbrush and a spare pair of undies. You’d be better off with your flamethrower and a suit of armour.
When he’s in the world of his favourite video game Dragon Warrior, Marcus is nothing short of a legend. But after his only friend moves away and Marcus is decidedly not crushing things in the real world, his parents decide to enrol him in an outback boarding school for kids who have difficulty fitting in: Bad Grammar.
It’s a place without phones or internet, where days are spent avoiding the wrath of bullies with names like Scarface, and nights are spent attempting to sleep in a hammock. Before long being a student at Bad Grammar makes Dragon Warrior look tame. Will Marcus be able to level up and survive a school like no other?
Released on the 8th of March 2023 in both paperback and e-book editions.
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August 28, 2022
Funniest Box Set Ever!
Laugh your socks off with this collection of funny novels from five much-loved series.
The box, available from September 1st, contains books from each of the following series:
Worst Week Ever by Eva Amores & Matt Cosgrove
Fart Boy by Adam Wallace & James Hart
Zoo Crew by Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds & Peter William Popple.
Timmy the Ticked-Off Pony by Magda Szubanski & Dean Rankine
and of course The Nerd Herd, my myself and Chris Kennett.
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August 15, 2022
With Nathan Luff and Victoria Mackinlay
I’m teaming up with the wonderful Victoria Mackinlay—author of Ribbit Rabbit Robot, The Bark Book, & The Lion Whop Came to Stay—for a fun and interactive morning of storytelling and discussion.
Can you really have a lion as a pet? Why do dogs bark and trees have bark? What happens when a rabbit, robot and frog find a magic lamp? All this and more will be revealed at story time with award-winning children’s author Victoria Mackinlay. Also, find out all about The Nerd Herd and create some new stories with me!
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years and their families.
Waverley Library — 32-48 Denison St, Waverley
Sat, 27 August 2022
10:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
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June 19, 2022
Enterprising Kids
All profits go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, who provide books for remote communities of Australia
The kids will host a range of fun book-themed activities for all ages including treasure hunts, races, face painting and book crafts. And I’ll be there as a special guest to talk to kids about The Nerd Herd series.
Enterprising Kids is this fantastic organisation that teaches kids real life business skills whilst also promoting the importance of social justice. If you know a young entrepreneur who would like to join their social entrepreneurship workshop and learn how they can start their own social enterprise and make a difference, go to:
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School Holiday Workshop
Monday 4th July, 11am-Midday
Luff Out Loud with Nathan Luff! This workshop will look at the very serious art of writing comedy. Together we’ll create characters full of comedic potential and then develop situations to have your readers in stitches. Grab your pencil and paper for this very entertaining and informative workshop.
This free online event is suitable for children aged 7-12 years.
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/nathan-luff-author-workshop-0
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April 14, 2022
The Nerd Herd Shortlisted
ABDA (Australian Book Design Association) has announced the shortlist for the 70th Australian Book Design Awards. They include the bravest and brightest, the most original and beautiful books published in Australia in 2022.
In the Best Designed Children’s/Young Adult Series category, The Nerd Herd series has been shortlisted. A huge congrats to Hannah Janzen, the cover designer, and Elly Whiley, who is responsible for the killer internals.
Chris and I are working with the best of the best!!
You can see the full shortlist here.
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March 29, 2022
Sydney Writers’ Festival
I’m appearing at the 2022 Sydney Writers’ Festival on Sunday the 22nd of May.
The session is called: Scary Stories to Hear in the Dark.
Prepare to have your socks spooked off as five middle-grade authors weave a spine-tingling tale sure to keep you up long after the event is over. Find a comfy spot on the edge of your seat and settle in to hear Deborah Abela, Reece Carter, Tim Harris, Sue Whiting, and me tell spooky stories of ghosts, goblins and ghouls.
Recommended for ages eight and up.
Sunday 22nd of Mary, 2:30 – 3:15pm, Carriageworks, Track 12 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
You can find more information here.
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March 15, 2022
The Nerd Herd Longlisted
ABDA (Australian Book Design Association) has announced the longlist for the 70th Australian Book Design Awards. They include the bravest and brightest, the most original and beautiful books published in Australia in 2022.
In the Best Designed Children’s/Young Adult Series category, The Nerd Herd series has been longlisted. A huge congrats to Hannah Janzen, the cover designer, on her amazing work being recognised (she actually has 9 nominations!!!).
Also up for the Deb Brash Emerging Designer of the Year Award is Elly Whiley, who happens to be the internal designer of The Nerd Herd series.
So as you can see, Chris and I are working with the best of the best!!
You can see the full longlist here.
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The Nerd Herd Nominated
ABDA (Australian Book Design Association) has announced the longlist for the 70th Australian Book Design Awards. They include the bravest and brightest, the most original and beautiful books published in Australia in 2022.
In the Best Designed Children’s/Young Adult Series category, The Nerd Herd series has been longlisted. A huge congrats to Hannah Janzen, the cover designer, on her amazing work being recognised (she actually has 9 nominations!!!).
Also up for the Deb Brash Emerging Designer of the Year Award is Elly Whiley, who happens to be the internal designer of The Nerd Herd series.
So as you can see, Chris and I are working with the best of the best!!
You can see the full longlist here.
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March 13, 2022
Charity Auction
Lismore NSW has been hit by the worst flood in living memory. The community is suffering and the restoration is likely to take months.
Wherever you are, you can contribute by bidding on wonderful books, artworks and creative services. You can access all the wonderful things on offer here.
All proceeds will go to the restoration of Lismore — to the libraries, galleries, and other cultural and community groups who need our support.
Chris Kennett and I have donated a signed Nerd Herd 3 book pack PLUS a 40 minute school-visit zoom session. Youh can bid on our item here.
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