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In November 2025, author Deb Fitzpatrick took part in the exciting Sydney Writers Festival. As well as delivering workshops to students, Deb hitched a ride in a very special vehicle … I’d heard about Russ the Story Bus – a magical bus that visits Greater Western Sydney primary schools every year in Term 4 and […]

Ask any writer about what inspires them and a life-long love of reading is most often mentioned. For Giles Watson, author of Eungedup: A wetland summer diary, the spark of nature writing came from the books of his childhood – from a worn copy of Watership Down to the radical poetry of Emily Dickinson. Here, […]

Bring reflection and cultural awareness into the classroom with a teaching activity inspired by the new edition of My Country by Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Sally Morgan. In the activity sheet What do you do in your country?, invite youngsters to reflect on their culture unique to their country, while encouraging empathy and awareness of others.

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'What do you do in your country?'

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Looking for a rich springboard into text types and visual literacy? A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future is loaded with engaging and interactive text types that invite students to explore how writers shape meaning across different formats. Author Cristy Burne, who wrote the text for A New World Rises based on the […]

It is with sadness that we acknowledge award-winning local artist and beloved member of the extended Fremantle Press team, Brian Simmonds, who passed away in early December 2025. Brian was well known for his talent and his hard work, and also for his kindness and generosity. Born in Subiaco, Brian worked as a lithographer in […]

The Stan television series based on Holden Sheppard’s book Invisible Boys has been nominated for two Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts (AACTA) Awards – for Best Miniseries and Best Editing in Television for episode 9. Filmed in Perth and Geraldton, Invisible Boys is an emotional tale of individuality and belonging. Written for the screen by a […]

Australia’s independent booksellers have nominated Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder by Tim Winton and Cindy Lane as one of their favourite children’s books of 2026. Leanne Kadaraneu, Head of Books at Leading Edge Retail, said she was thrilled to reveal the longlist, which was chosen by the professionals whose recommendations guided readers every day, ‘This year’s longlist […]

Fremantle Press is set to celebrate in its new building 50 years of sharing important Western Australian stories. The organisation is moving ahead with confidence after securing a Lotterywest grant worth $722,226 for the fit-out of the historic SEC Substation at 10 Parry Street, Fremantle. This grant takes the Press to within half a million dollars of its total fundraising goal.  Fremantle Press Chair Clair Medhurst said she was elated […]

Sisters in Crime – a long-standing group of female-identifying writers and readers of crime novels – is usually active on the east coast, but a branch has just started in WA, which is fantastic news for crime lovers! Join them for a night of stories featuring Fremantle Press author Lisa Ellery (Hot Ground) in conversation […]

Aimee Harrison has joined Fremantle Press as the marketing and communications assistant, commencing on 1 December 2025. Working four days a week while completing her studies, Aimee will provide essential support in author care, PR campaigns and event management. Adam Matthews will be finishing his role as Fremantle Press Publicist at the end of November. […]

Freo’s popular open-air market returns! We’re thrilled to be a part of the FOMO Festive Fair again, joining more than 60 local makers, artists and designers for an afternoon of workshops, entertainment and feel-good festive shopping in the centre of Fremantle. Swing by our stall to browse a wide range of Fremantle Press books across […]

Bigfoot vs Yeti by James Foley has been shortlisted for the 2025 Children’s Peace Literature Award. This biennial prize is awarded to Australian authors for children’s books that encourage peaceful resolution of conflict or promote peace at the global, local or interpersonal level. Administered by Psychologists for Peace (SA), over 100 books were judged by […]

Fremantle Press invites you to celebrate the release of Rivers Flow: Reflections on the songs of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter with readings from contributing authors, including Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Isobel Bevis, Luisa Mitchell, Cindy Solonec and Ambelin Kwaymullina. Hosted at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre on 5 December, the book will be launched by collection editor, […]

A sausage went for a walk to Bunnings … and so should you! Come along to Bunnings O’Connor on Saturday 15 November as Fremantle Press runs the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. We’ll be there from 9.00 am–4.00 pm, ready to serve you a snag and have a chat. There will also be copies of A Sausage […]

Calling all LGBTQIA+ youth aged 16–25! Join Fogarty Literary Award winner Francis Raven for a relaxed evening at AH Bracks Library + Creative Space on 18 November from 6.00–8.00 pm. Francis will be in-conversation, chatting all things books: the ones we love, the ones that reflect us and the ones we wish already existed. Bring […]

Is there a better match than book chats and crafts? Join local authors and hobby craftswomen Emily Paull and Deb Jordan, who will be crocheting while chatting about their new books, including The Distance Between Dreams. Bring along your own craft project to work on while listening. Whether it’s crochet, knitting, stitching, embroidery or something […]

Eradu           in memory of ‘CPG’ 1. It’s not what’s writtenon a sign to mark where a town was.And it’s not the railway gleaming, or the bridgethat carries it over the river. It’s not the vast acreageunder crop nor the twisted metal uprights of a forgottentennis court. Nor, across the line, the single mandarintree with […]

Edited by Casey Mulder and curated by Kim Scott, Rivers Flow: A Reflection on the Songs of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter brings 23 First Nations writers together to honour the musical and cultural legacy of Archie Roach – a Gunditjmara, Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung and Bundjalung man – and Ruby Hunter – a Ngarrindjeri, Kokatha […]

Devastating earthquakes, floods and landslides … and now a killer on the loose. Franz Josef, a tiny South Island of New Zealand town, is the setting of Alan Carter’s latest crime novel and the third instalment of the Nick Chester series. Below, Alan chats to us about the making of this thrilling new novel. Why did […]

A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black. Star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes … Let imaginations run wild with this new activity sheet based on Midnight by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac. Midnight is a unique-looking horse, and students are invited to create their own horse by […]

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'Design your horse'

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Fremantle Press congratulates Ebony Froome and Leanne Zilm who have won a Whitley Award in the category of Children’s Cultural Zoology for Djinang Bonar: Seeing Seasons. Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder illustrator Cindy Lane was also recognised, taking out best illustrator. Ebony said Djinang Bonar was the first publication of its kind because of the way […]

Ever wanted to learn how to paint using watercolours? Or are you looking to learn some new tips and skills? Join us on Sunday 2 November for a paint-along with Ningaloo illustrator Cindy Lane! Cindy will be walking you through her favourite techniques, providing tips and tricks, and answering your questions as she paints a […]

Join author David Price for the launch of The Shameful Isles, his latest non-fiction release. In 1907, WA authorities forcibly sent Aboriginal people to lock hospitals on Bernier and Dorre Islands for experimental treatments. Many died in unmarked graves. The Shameful Isles, built on meticulous research and firsthand accounts, exposes this state‑sanctioned injustice and its […]

Fremantle Press is pleased to announce that Dr Libby Jackson-Barrett and Ben Paganoni have joined our board, bringing the total number of members to nine. This is a strategic decision designed to consolidate and diversify the already strong leadership team in readiness for the Press’s 50th anniversary.  Chair Clair Medhurst said the pair have joined […]