Boolarong Press

15/11/2024

Come and visit our authors that are out this weekend. Their books would make a great Christmas presents. David Jones will be at on Saturday from 10-1pm. . Graeme Dobson will be on Sunday from 11-2pm. #

13/11/2024

Book Review- Old Nana Quokka -Caring For Country-Read Plus -Reviewer Fran Knight
A wonderful Dreaming story set on Wadjemup, Rottnest Island, in modern times when the animals find they must do something about the tourists who come to the island.
The quokkas are expected to pose for the many cameras and some quokkas eat the food offered by these people. Koboorl Koon, the fat quokka becomes sick and asks Old Nana Quokka for help. She goes into the bush and finds some leaves, grasses and seeds for him, with the words, ‘eat only what your ancestors ate’. Then an osprey lands nearby, obviously in peril with a plastic ring around her neck. She asks Old Nana Quokka for help and she enlists the aid of the crabs who with their nippers, cut the ring from the bird’s neck. A snake asks for her help. He was lying on the road in the sun, when he was hit by a child on a bicycle. Since then, he has been unable to shed his skin. Old Nana Quokka blows onto her paws and helps the snake’s skin come away.

Old Nana Quokka has had enough. The next day when the tourists flock to the island to take their pictures, the quokkas turn their backs and fart causing the tourists to run away. When they sat on their rugs to have a picnic, the seabirds dropped plastic bottles on their heads, forcing them to leave.

Aunty Osprey flies to the mainland and talks to Mother Nyingarn, the echidna, and she hears the same complaints. The people are ruining the land, digging it up, chopping down trees and polluting the land and the air. Back on Rottnest, the animals are called for a gathering and follow Dreaming tracks to come together. They produce a letter to all the people of Australian and the visitors to Wadjemup. It is written at the end of the story and outlines a statement for the future of this country.

Themes: Noongar, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Sharing, Community, Aboriginal beliefs, Dreaming Story, Pollution, Spirit of the Dreaming series.

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

✨ Discover the Magic of Christmas Past! 🎄

Join young Emily and Laura as they sit down with their father to uncover what Christmas was like when he was a little boy. 🎁🎅 Dive into this heartwarming tale that explores the beauty, joy, and traditions of the holiday season through the generations. ✨

Perfect for family reading time, this story reminds us of how special Christmas can be—then and now. 💖

📚 Grab your copy today and relive the magic of Christmas with your loved ones!

08/11/2024

Dianne Kelly will be at from 9.30-11.30. . With only 50 days until Christmas The Art of Watering Colour would make lovely Christmas gift.

06/11/2024

Come out this weekend to to meet Betty Lee. . Dianne Kelly will be at from 9.30-11.30. . With only 50 days until Christmas these would make lovely Christmas gifts.

24/10/2024

It’s Hats Off to Teachers on Friday 25 October!
Let’s celebrate our teachers and thank them for all the work they do to educate, inspire and empower learners across Australia.

18/10/2024

Meet the Authors Damien Paul Crespan and Haydn Crespan at on Saturday 19th October between 10am-1pm. Come and see how they made the Triz character out of bluetack and see a model of Triz and get a signed copy of their books.

11/10/2024

We are excited to be a part of the Sunshine Coast Writers Festival on 11th-13th of October featuring our author Dianne Kelly with her title The Art of Watering Colour. Dianne will be at on Saturday 12th of October from 1:00pm-2:00pm discussing how her beautiful book came to life and the world of watering colour techniques. Dianne Kelly is a Brisbane born-and-based professional watercolour artist. Di was originally trained in commercial/fine art, working in advertising before pursuing her absolute love, and shares her passion for watercolour painting in her book The Art of Watering Colour.

11/10/2024

📚✨ Love Your Bookshop Day ✨📚
This Saturday, 12th of October, visit your favorite local bookstore and celebrate with us! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet and support talented Australian authors who will be signing their latest books in-store.

Discover new stories, chat with authors, and immerse yourself in the magic of our local literary community. Let’s show some love to the bookshops that keep our imaginations alive! 📖💛

08/10/2024

📚 Early Bird Black Friday Book Sale! 📚
This Black Friday, dive into the rich tapestry of Australian literature! Celebrate our talented authors with a special focus on history, biographies, and gripping crime stories.
✨ Featured Titles:
• The Busiest Shop In Sydney by Pamela Staff
• Insightful biographies that bring to life the stories of remarkable Australians
• Thrilling crime novels that explore the darker side of our history
📖 Special Offers: Enjoy up to 50% off on selected titles!
Whether you're a history buff, a biography lover, or a crime fiction fanatic, this sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on some incredible reads.
🛒 Shop now and support Australian authors! Link in bio.