17 June 2019 This recent review of The Trouble in Tune Town by the U.S. website onlinebookclub.org made my day!
Author: Maura Pierlot
Maura is an award-winning author, playwright and filmmaker based in Canberra.
Fragments, her acclaimed play, book and web series, is now a feature-length film touring festivals. Maura’s picture books include Alphabetter – A Better You and Me, from A to Z (Affirm Press, 2024) and What Will You Make Today? (Storytorch Press, 2023). She runs The Book Bench Project in Canberra and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy. Click ‘About’ to read more.
Out and about
1 June 2019 It's hard to describe the feeling when you find you first title on the shelves – shock, relief, elation, pride and perhaps a healthy dose of nerves (will it sell?). I'm getting used to discovering The Trouble in Tune Town in my travels, and was honoured to see it featured alongside other wonderful titles… Continue reading Out and about
2019 National Simultaneous Storytime
22 May 2019 I can't think of a better way to spend my day than reading to eager preschoolers, accompanied by two stuffed alpacas, a few musical instruments and my daughter! I was thrilled to be a guest reader at Belconnen Library for this year's music-themed National Simultaneous Storytime. I had the easy part –… Continue reading 2019 National Simultaneous Storytime
A lovely review from KBR
13 March 2019 A lovely review of The Trouble in Tune Town today from Sarah Wallace at Kids’ Book Review. It’s hard to believe that I launched this title nearly a year ago – so much has happened since then. I’m heartened by the many messages of support and thanks, especially from young children and their families. It seems… Continue reading A lovely review from KBR
A major award for Tune Town
12 December 2018 I was thrilled beyond belief when The Trouble in Tune Town was named winner of the ACT Writing and Publishing Award (Children's category). The ACT Writing and Publishing Awards, administered by the ACT Writers Centre (ACTWC) across four categories, recognise excellence in published writing by ACT region writers. Presenting the award, ACTWC… Continue reading A major award for Tune Town
The Trouble in Tune Town 