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Zeno Sworder’s hopeful and poetic Once I Was a Giant wins book of the year at Australian industry awards

In its 26th year, the ABIAs also recognised Possum Magic’s Mem Fox for ‘outstanding service’ to the industry

The Guardian - AU · May 21

Where Is the Green Sheep? The 190-word picture book that sold millions – and inspired a whole live show

Written by Mem Fox with illustrations by Judy Horacek, Green Sheep was recently voted third-best Australian picture book of all time by Guardian readers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23

Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book

Lester’s 1990 classic about the wonders of nature wins Guardian Australia poll ahead of Possum Magic in second place

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5

Mem Fox book banned in Florida, as lawmakers conflate nudity and sexuality

Failure to comply is a third-degree felony, which can carry a prison sentence of up to five years in Florida.

The New Daily · May 16, 2023

Mem Fox's book Guess What? reportedly included in controversial 'book ban' in Florida

Renowned children's author Mem Fox says a message from her literary agent that one of her books had been banned in the US state of Florida made her "howl with laughter".

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Guess What? Mem Fox’s children's book has been banned in Florida as 'pornography' – but bathing is not a sexual act

Australian author Mem Fox’s 1988 picture book Guess What?, illustrated by Vivienne Goodman, has been banned in Duval County, Florida over allegations of “pornography”. Why? Because one illustration depicts the main character, “old witch” Daisy O'Grady, taking a bath.

The Conversation · May 16, 2023

Afternoon Update: Turkey and Thailand election results; shipwreck found off Tasmania; and an Australian book banned in Florida

Two-decade rule of Turkish president Erdoğan could be decided in runoff election

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Mem Fox book Guess What? banned in Florida county under Ron DeSantis bill

Agent for bestselling Australian children’s author says she has ‘nothing to say’ about the ban and Duval county ‘is not important’

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Mem Fox hits out at Roald Dahl changes as classic children's book Possum Magic turns 40

Possum Magic has turned 40 — but its audience remains as young as ever, and author Mem Fox maintains that, notwithstanding changes to Roald Dahl's work, she would not change a single word.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Outback community rallies to help find lost teddy bear

A 5,000-kilometre, cross country journey for a father and his son's beloved teddy bear is the recipe for a best-selling children's book — or potential disaster — as Gordon Wilson finds out.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022