Great news …
My latest book Stellarphant received a national nod from the Children’s Book Council of Australia – they put it on their longlist for Picture Book of the Year!
Continue reading “Stellarphant on the CBCA Notables”Tag: Fremantle Press
Five interviews in ten days
As part of the promo for my new book Stellarphant , I’ve had five interviews in ten days. One was a blog, one was a podcast, two were on radio and one was live on facebook.
Continue reading “Five interviews in ten days”The Stellarphant book launch was out of this world
The Stellarphant book launch was out of this world.
What a blast!
We almost ran outer space.
It all turned out fine, though, the trick to a good launch is to really thoroughly planet.
Stellarphant lifts off today
It’s finally out in the world!
My new picture book Stellarphant is officially available in bookshops and online from today.
Here’s some of the illustrations …
My new picture book took 7 years to make
My new picture book Stellarphant is out in November this year. I’ve been working on it since 2014, so it’s been 7 years in the making.
That might not seem like much compared to Jurassic Park‘s ’65 million years in the making’. But it’s still a lot … but I digress.
I drew the first sketch for what would become Stellarphant on a whim in June 2014. I was sitting with my illustrator buddies in a cottage on Rottnest Island for our annual SCBWI WA Retreat, when I started sketching an elephant and a penguin in spacesuits. No reason why – it just came out on the page. I added some colour and there was the beginnings of a story. The image stayed with me, and I started trying to write something to go with it.
Continue reading “My new picture book took 7 years to make”Watch the Stellarphant book trailer
Here’s your first sneak-peek at my upcoming picture book!
Click below to watch the trailer.
Stellarphant lifts off in November 2021, but you can pre-order it now:
The Last Viking turns 10
On a dark and stormy night exactly 10 years ago today, The Last Viking was launched.
My new picture book out in November
I just got an advance copy of my upcoming picture book, Stellarphant! ⭐️🐘🚀
Continue reading “My new picture book out in November”How To Be An Author
Calling all pre-published writers!
Getting your first book published can seem like an impossible task.
Where do you start?
By grabbing this book!
Continue reading “How To Be An Author”Free resources for homeschooling + 10% my books!
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all staying safe and well in these strange times.
Looking for free stuff to help with your homeschooling? I’ve got you covered.
FREE RESOURCES
check out my Teacher resource page. It’s a comprehensive list of resources related to all my books. There’s a bunch of bonus activities and content at the bottom of the page.
FREE VIDEO LESSONS
Check out the free videos below (if the videos don’t come up, please try the online version of this blog post).
Also – while schools might not be going back to normal for a little while, I’m still available to do presentations for school groups – either live or pre-recorded. Get in contact to find out more.
There are heaps more videos on my youtube channel and also on my Teacher resource page.
Littlescribe also has a bunch more free creative writing lessons on their Youtube channel. They also offer full terms’ worth of creative writing programs for a fee via their website; each writing program is developed in conjunction with professional Aussie children’s authors (including me).
10% OFF MY BOOKS + FREE ACTIVITY PACKS
My publisher Fremantle Press is offering 10% off my junior graphic novels, and is throwing in a ‘Kids At Home’ pack too – a bunch of freebies and activity sheets! Use the discount code ATHOME at the checkout to get your discount and freebies. Head to the Fremantle Press website for more info.
*** This offer lasts until Easter 2020. ***
Look after yourselves – wash your hands, keep up your social distancing – and we’ll meet up again on the other side of this.
– James
James Foley 