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720 ABC Radio Perth will be crackling with big themes and lively conversations when it welcomes readers to its East Perth studios for the Big Day of Books on Saturday 28 June. WA’s favourite radio presenters Jo Trilling, Gary Adshead, Hilary Smale, Carrie Cox, Ali Colvin and Claire Nichols will chat to some of the […]

Serena Moss writes emotionally raw, structurally sharp fiction set in the kinds of places maps skip over. Her stories are built from wreckage, roadside grief, and the kind of characters who swear too much, care too hard, and keep showing up – even when it hurts. Wherever there’s room, she’ll write into it. Based in […]

Fremantle Press publisher Georgia Richter describes Boy Friends as a fun, heartwarming read with just the right amount of young adult angst, new love and hot characters. Fogarty shortlister Seth Malacari is one of four writers in the running to win a $20,000 cash prize, a publishing contract and a writing fellowship. Seth told host […]

Chuckie Raven is a youth worker and craftsperson with a passion for protecting queer kids. In their spare time they enjoy spending far too much on their hobbies. One that has stuck with them throughout their life is writing. In their earlier years they wrote poetry they are loath to revisit. In their early adulthood […]

On Tuesday 10 June, join Emily Paull as she chats about her latest book. The Distance Between Dreams was shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award, and is a sweeping historical romance you won’t be able to put down. If you missed seeing Emily in conversation at our Great Big Book Club in April, now […]

Tawny Trouble is Deb Fitzpatrick’s latest novel for young readers and wildlife lovers. Take a trip to Australia’s south-west and meet these wonderful characters – both human and feathered – in the gorgeous new book trailer. Then, why not track your own local wildlife in our downloadable Tawny Trouble-inspired activity. Book trailer created by Mimi […]

Four writers are set to take centre stage at the Government House Ballroom this June when we announce the 2025 Fogarty Literary Award winner. They are in the running to receive a cash prize of $20,000 from the Fogarty Foundation, a publishing contract with Fremantle Press and a $1500 writing fellowship from Centre for Stories. […]

The winner of one of Australia’s biggest writing prizes for under-35s is about to be announced … and you’re invited to the ceremony. We would love you to join us on Tuesday 3 June at Government House, Perth WA. Enjoy refreshments, browse and buy books from Fogarty alumni, and listen to authors Katherine Allum, Josh […]

Join Brooke Dunnell (author of The Glass House and Last Best Chance) for a series of writing workshops at the historic Fremantle Arts Centre. 16 May–20 June: Short Stories: the Art of Rearranging WordsLearn to master the art of the short story and flash fiction, and get feedback on your work. 17 May–21 June: The […]

Jay Martin, the 2018 Hungerford Award winner, introduces her new novel, Boom Town Snap. Set among the Canadian oilfields and Australian mining towns, the story follows Georgie as she navigates tricky relationships and environments. In this interview, Jay tells us about some of the very real elements behind the fiction. Did the Me Too movement […]

Local authors and illustrators are teaming up to deliver a unique and inspiring program that gives primary school students the chance to become real-life published authors. Under the tutelage of WA’s bestselling and award-winning creatives, Year 5 and 6 students from Collier, East Victoria Park, Kensington and Manning Primary Schools will write, illustrate, edit and […]

With just two days to go before entries for the Fogarty Literary Award close, a book by one of 2023 Fogarty Award shortlisters is in the running for a 2024 Aurealis Award. Jasper Cliff by Josh Kemp is one of six finalists in the Best Horror Novel category. The novel follows Lachlan Bowman as he […]

There are only four days left until the 2025 Fogarty Literary Award closes. Submit your manuscript by midnight on Friday 18 April 2025! The Fogarty Literary Award is a biennial prize awarded to an unpublished manuscript by a Western Australian author aged between 18 and 35 for a work of fiction, narrative non-fiction, young adult […]

How often do you stop to observe the nature around you? In our latest activity based on Deb Fitzpatrick’s new book for young readers, students can document the birds, insects, reptiles and mammals that live near them. Get them to draw what they see, research a few facts, and compare with a friend! Along with […]

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Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder is a fully-illustrated hardback picture book scheduled for publication in October 2025. As well as being a four-time winner of the Miles Franklin Award and bestselling author, Tim Winton is well known for his environmental activism – particularly for his efforts to preserve the biodiversity of Western Australia’s remarkable Ningaloo region. […]

Fremantle Press has been shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Award for both Small Publisher of the Year and Children’s Publisher of the Year. Fremantle Press CEO Alex Allan thanked both the ABIA and the Australian Publishers Association. Alex said, ‘We’re proud of all the talented creators, freelancers and local ambassadors who make up the […]

Fremantle Press stands with its creators in denouncing Meta’s use of stolen books to train its AI, as reported in The Atlantic. The theft and exploitation of copyright works in this way adversely affects publishers and creators across all genres, undermining the value of original work and preventing rights in these works to be licensed […]

Geraldine, much like her author Andrea Thompson, is heavily involved in the music scene. Immerse yourself in the music of the 20th century with this playlist, curated by Andrea. Listen for free on the Fremantle Press Spotify, and read below for more context around each song and where they fit into Geraldine. ‘Geraldine’ by Glasvegas […]

Join authors Emma Young and Brooke Dunnell at Cambridge Library in Floreat on Thursday 27 March. Emma and Brooke will be in conversation about their writing processes, literary achievements, and the craft of storytelling. Tickets are free but bookings are essential. Reserve your spot through the Cambridge Library Eventbrite.

Molly Schmidt, winner of the 2022 Hungerford Award for Salt River Road, is appearing at the Newcastle Writers Festival on 5 & 6 April. Molly will be on two panels, speaking about coming-of-age fiction as well as writing about love and loneliness. Then, on 8 April, catch Molly at Better Read Than Dead in Newtown, […]

Join author and bookseller Michael Earp at Supanova! Michael, editor of Avast! A Pirate Stories From Transgender Authors with Alison Evans, will be appearing at the Queensland and Melbourne cons. 29 March: Supanova Melbourne 12 April: Supanova Gold Coast Michael will appear on literary panels, and sign autographs throughout the weekend at the QBD Books […]

Award-winning author/illustrator extraordinaire James Foley is headed east to Sydney and Melbourne to celebrate the launch of his new picture book, Bigfoot vs Yeti, as well the release of the new all-colour edition of Dungzilla. Here’s where you can catch him: Saturday Morning Story Time and Book LaunchDate: Saturday 29 March (10:30 am)Location: Gleebooks, Glebe […]

A Leaf Called Greaf by Kelly Canby and A Wreck of Seabirds by Karleah Olson are shortlisted for a CBCA Book of the Year Award. Eagerly awaited by creators and children’s literature ambassadors alike, the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards recognises some of Australia’s most creative people, boosting their capacity to devote time […]

Say Hooray for another storytime! This free video with author Renae Hayward celebrates the developmental milestones that are so special and important in a new baby’s life.  This fantastic, colourful read-aloud has been designed to captivate babies and celebrate their every move. We know from research that the more senses you engage while reading to […]