In confidential spy news, my graphic novel Secret Agent Mole is now out in Spanish and Catalan!
Thanks to the Spanish and Catalonian publishers and translators – I can’t wait to see how they turned out!
Published by Barcanova, 6th March 2025;
translated by Ada Gutieras
ISBN: 9788448964498
Published by Anaya Infantil y Juvenil, 6th March 2025;
translated by Jaime Valero Martínez
ISBN: 9788414342893
My new picture book Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story is now available in bookstores!
I’m so happy with how this one has turned out! Huge thanks to everyone at Freo Press for their help.
You can see some sneak peeks of the book here.
AND here’s a little video to celebrate the book’s release!
My new book Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story is out from March 3rd.
If you’re in Perth or Sydney, please come along to a book launch to help me celebrate!
Get ready for a fun-filled celebration of imagination, rivalry and unexpected friendship! Join us on Saturday 15 March at The Literature Centre for the highly anticipated launch of Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story.
From participating in a fun tug-of-war or ‘snowball’ fight (no risk, all fun!), this event is packed with exciting, hands-on activities for all ages. Bring your family, friends and love for reading – there’s something for everyone!
DATE: Saturday March 15
TIME: 11am-1pm AWST
WHERE: The Literature Centre, Cnr Knutsford St & Hampton Rd, Fremantle WA
REGISTRATION: essential, via Humanitix
I’ll be in Sydney at the end of March to celebrate the release of Bigfoot vs Yeti and the new colour edition of Dungzilla! Join me at Gleebooks in Glebe for a ridiculously fun double book launch.
DATE: Saturday March 29
TIME: 10:30am
WHERE: Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW
REGISTRATION: rachel@gleebooks.com.au
They’re the internet’s favourite animal! Have you ever wanted to know how to draw a capybara?
Here’s a free step-by-step drawing tutorial showing you how to draw Barry from my picture book Happy Barry Capybara.
I’ve got a couple of workshops and book launches coming up – details below!
Join me for a digital event on Feb 10. I’ll read Stellarphant and Happy Barry Capybara, as well as lead a quick draw session and engage in a live Q&A.
DATE: Monday February 10th
WHEN: 10:00 – 10:45am AEDT
WHERE: online
AGES: early stage 1, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3
COST: free
BOOKING: log in to book your place
Get ready for a fun-filled celebration of imagination, rivalry and unexpected friendship! Join us on Saturday 15 March at The Literature Centre for the highly anticipated launch of Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story.
From participating in a fun tug-of-war or ‘snowball’ fight (no risk, all fun!), this event is packed with exciting, hands-on activities for all ages.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of James’s work or new to his world, this event is a perfect opportunity to dive into the adventure and joy of Bigfoot vs Yeti. Bring your family, friends and love for reading – there’s something for everyone!
DATE: Saturday March 15
TIME: 11am-1pm AWST
WHERE: The Literature Centre, Cnr Knutsford St & Hampton Rd, Fremantle WA
REGISTRATION: essential, via Humanitix
I’ve got a FREE virtual primary schools session coming up in March!
It’s available to schools across Australia.
I’ll read my new picture book Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story, plus we’ll do some drawing and a Q&A.
DATE: Monday March 17th
WHEN: 10:00 – 10:45am AEDT
WHERE: online
AGES: primary (early stage 1, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3)
COST: free
BOOKING: essential
NB: If you can’t make it to the live session, you can still register and get access to a recording for two weeks afterwards.
I’ll be in Sydney at the end of March to celebrate the release of Bigfoot vs Yeti and the new colour edition of Dungzilla! Join me at Gleebooks in Glebe for a ridiculously fun double book launch.
DATE: Saturday March 29
TIME: 10:30am
WHERE: Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW
REGISTRATION: rachel@gleebooks.com.au
Learn how to break into the arts as an illustrator with some practical advice from a professional writer, illustrator and cartoonist – me! Join me for this evening workshop.
DATE: Wednesday April 9th
WHEN: 6 – 7:30pm
WHERE: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
TICKETS: essential. $10 per person
For my picture book Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story, I used a digital linocut technique for the illustrations.
Linocut is normally a printmaking technique – so how do you do it digitally?
I’m using a 2017 iPad pro, with a 1st gen apple pencil and the Procreate app.
The digital linocut brushes came from Patternologie and Seamless Team.
It’s a new year, and I’ve got a new picture book on the way!
It’s called Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story, and it’s out with Fremantle Press from March 3rd.
Here’s the official blurb:
The clans have been enemies for as long as anyone can remember.
The Bigfoots say it started when a Yeti threw a snowball across the rift. The Yetis say it started when a Bigfoot threw some fruit across the rift. Who could say for sure?
One night, a young Bigfoot and Yeti decide to find the end of the rift so they can finish the feud – once and for all.
Things are about to get hairy …
A fantastical fable from the multi-award winning creator of Stellarphant.
You can get a sneak peek at the story in the excerpt below:
And here’s the book trailer:
I can’t wait to share this book with you!
Pre-orders are available now from your local bookshop and online; links below.
Here’s three colouring pages for your home, school or library – free for non-commercial use – featuring Happy Barry Capybara.
Continue reading “Free capybara colouring pages”
This is fantastic news … Barking Gecko Arts is adapting my picture book Stellarphant for theatre!
Having seen their incredible show House, I’m beyond excited to see how Barking Gecko Arts brings Stella’s story to the stage.
Artistic Director Sam Longley will lead the Barking Gecko team in bringing the production to life. It’s currently scheduled for January 2026.
Continue reading “Stellarphant headed to the stage”
James Foley 