Stellarphant – James Foley

New interview goes behind the scenes on Stellarphant

Want to know a little more about the making of my latest picture book, Stellarphant?

Check out this chat with Joy Lawn from the Paperbark Words blog.

I talk about the themes of diversity, difference and discrimination; reveal my favourite illustration from the book; and more.

Thanks for the chat, Joy!

Stellarphant shortlisted for Picture Book of the Year

I got some fantastic news today.

My latest picture book, Stellarphant, is on the shortlist for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year! ⭐️🐘🚀

Congrats to all the other shortlistees. I’m honoured that my book is in such wonderful company.

Stellarphant out now in Turkey

It’s called Yildizfilosu, and it’s such a clever translation of the original English title: they managed to keep the pun! Let me explain …

Stellarphant out in the US + Canada

My new picture book Stellarphant has launched internationally!

It’s available now in North America through Kane Miller Books/Usborne Books, and the first US review is in:

Stellarphant on digital radio + 2 new interviews

Stellarphant is available as an audio reading on the Kinderling app!

Plus interviews on the Reading With a Chance of Tacos podcast and the Fremantle Shipping News.

Stellarphant on the CBCA Notables

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!

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.

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.