Category: News

Join Dr Holly Bradley, co-author of Milly Meelyu for a very special storytime at Armadale Library! Perfect for children 5–9 years of age, this session also includes clay making and creative activities inspired by Milly’s adventure and the importance of protecting animals. This storytelling event takes place on Friday 17 July and is free to […]

Worlds Within a World brings together five First Nations women as they recount memories of growing up as members of the Stolen Generations, in an adopted family, or within loving families shadowed by adversity. With honesty and courage, these women show how education and cultural connection can transform lives. On 9 July, during NAIDOC Week, […]

Join Bernice Barry as she chats about her new historical novel, The Names of a Hare, with author Emma Young (The Last Bookshop, The Disorganisation of Celia Stone). The Names of a Hare is an enchanting saga that explores neurodivergence via the persecution of 17th century women whose only crimes were to be gifted healers. […]

Tim Winton won the first Environment Award for Children’s Literature back in 1994. Now, he and illustrator Cindy Lane are in the running for another award for Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder. CEO and publisher of the book, Alex Allan, said she was heartened by the recognition. Alex said, ‘This book acknowledges the profound part young […]

Fremantle Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Jones as Chair of Board and Sue Wilson as Deputy Chair. Louise replaces Clair Medhurst, who stepped down from the Board at the 2026 AGM. Longtime board members David Ansell and John Hoddinott have also stepped down. Louise Jones has been on the board for […]

Fremantle Press is happy to announce that Julia Lawrinson’s real-life tale of the Bonnie Vale mine rescue is in the running for the 2026 Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction. The judges said the book brought Australia’s history vividly to life, thanks to Lawrinson’s insightful language. They said, ‘Real characters come to life on […]

Palyku creator Professor Helen Milroy has two books on the ASLA DANZ (Diversity in Austrlia and Aotearoa New Zealand) Children’s Book Award shortlist: her picture book The Boab Tree and her chapter book Sunny & Shadow.   Children’s publisher Cate Sutherland said the books provided a First Nations perspective on the special connection to the place we call home and what happens when that gets severed. She said, ‘Both of Helen’s books are […]

Taking a moment to reminisce on Clair Medhurst’s history with Fremantle Press, current Chair of the Board Louise Jones shares some of her fondest memories of their time together. If I were to properly catalogue Clair’s contributions to Fremantle Press, and particularly her stewardship of the Board as Chair, over the past eight years this […]

Fremantle Press is pleased to announce Mabel Gibson will join our team, thanks to an Open Book Australian Publishing Internship. Mabel is one of four aspiring professionals who will work with publishing hosts from around Australia in an initiative that aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to our industry. Administered by the Australian Publishing Association […]

The Big Day of Books is back! Join us on Saturday 20 June for a lively day of conversations, fresh ideas and unforgettable stories as some of Australia’s most exciting writers come together for a festival made just for readers. From celebrated voices to emerging talent, this year’s program explores themes of love, identity, history, […]

Award-winning crime author Dave Warner recently chatted to Will Yeoman at City of Perth Library about his novel, Sound Mind Dead Body. The recorded conversation is available to listen to on Imagining the Past: a podcast series by the Historical Novel Society Australiasia. Not only does Dave speak, he sings, accompanied by Will on guitar […]

How do you inhabit multiple worlds at the same time? In Worlds Within a World, five First Nations women share their stories and show what it is like to navigate challenges and deprivations while staying connected to Country and the world’s oldest living culture. Join contributors Carol Foley, Deborah Green, Barb Hostalek, Lois May, Valerie […]

Books in the Brewery hosts regular events across Perth, looking to spark conversation and build friendships over a good book and a good beer. There are plenty of upcoming events featuring Fremantle Press authors, so have a browse below and book in for a wonderful literary time! 18 July, 10.00 am Coffee With Crime Mt […]

Elders, memory, language, hunger, burning, flowering, flight … these are the different cycles around the life of a seed featured in Luisa Mitchell’s collection of poems, Song of the Shadow of a Seed. In this interview, Luisa speaks about writing toward healing, connection and truth-telling, the importance of truth-listening, and the hope that readers might […]

Shortlisted for the 2024 Hungerford Award, I Remember Everything is Fiona Wilkes’s debut novel. Crossing timelines, from Bristol in the 1980s to 2020 London, I Remember Everything takes a poignant look at first love, chosen family and coming out, just as the devastation of the AIDS epidemic looms. In this interview, Fiona reflects on the […]

Immerse yourself in First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences at Raine Square. To celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, Raine Square is presenting Maar Koodjal, a seven-week program featuring immersive First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences, including live music, dance, visual performances, storytelling, art exhibitions, fashion showcases and radio broadcasts. Noongar Boodja […]

Join Fiona Wilkes, author of I Remember Everything, and Howard McKenzie-Murray, author of This is Where We Say Goodbye, for this special in-conversation event. Fiona and Howard will chat about their new books, their writing and research process, and their shared experience of being shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Hungerford Award. This unmissable talk takes […]

The City of Perth Library’s Not a Book Club is an author in-conversation series for readers who love stories, ideas and conversation—without the homework. Low commitment. High reward. Totally not a Book Club… On Wednesday 1 July, Will Yeoman will be in conversation with Bernice Barry about her latest historical novel, The Names of a […]

Join Luisa Mitchell for the launch of her inventive, moving and accessible debut poetry collection, Song of the Shadow of a Seed. Mitchell’s work includes conversations-in-poetry with family members that weave connection and shared history into every line. They are a call to listen, to learn and to engage with the lived truths of Whadjuk […]

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 and the release of Beach Buddies with a special storytime with children’s author and illustrator Helen Milroy. Young listeners will enjoy a lively reading that introduces Australian beach creatures through colourful illustrations and gentle rhymes. This event forms part of the City of Nedlands 2026 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Perfect for young […]

Fremantle Press has learned today that Craig Silvey has pled guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. This is devastating news for the entire community in light of the trust vested in him by readers, schools, bookstores, libraries and colleagues. Fremantle Press ceased to promote Craig Silvey’s work at the time the charges were […]

It has come to our attention that scammers are impersonating Fremantle Press in emails. Please be aware of the following:

Fans of fandom, rejoice! Celebrating 50 years of fandom in WA, Swancon – Perth’s premier convention for lovers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, board gaming, video gaming, art, cosplay, anime and geek culture – is on again from 29 May–1 June 2026 at The Pagoda in South Perth, You can catch Fremantle Press […]

Linda Martin, author of A Tale of Two Publishing Houses, will be hosting a talk at Bay View Community Centre in Claremont on the afternoon of Wednesday 20 May. Linda is a writer, editor, publisher and co-founder of Night Parrot Press. She teaches publishing and editing at Edith Cowan University, where she completed her PhD. […]