Good news: The Trouble in Tune Town has just been named Finalist in American Bookfest's Best Book Awards in the Children's Picture Book — Hardcover Fiction category. I'm thrilled with the recognition that this humble little book has received, and I hope the story continues to bring kids joy.
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.
Another accolade for Tune Town
The Trouble in Tune Town has just been named Finalist in the Children’s Picture Book — Hardcover Fiction category of the 2018 International Book Awards in the U.S. The Trouble in Tune Town was a labour of love in many ways and it’s so gratifying to see it acknowledged again within the industry.
Tune Town launch a success
The launch of The Trouble in Tune Town – a day that in so many ways I thought would never arrive – came and went with much fanfare, enthusiasm and relief! The highlight for me was the involvement of Music for Canberra’s young musicians in the form of two ensembles – the MFC youth strings… Continue reading Tune Town launch a success
Tune Town blog tour
A big thank you to Romi Sharp at Just Write for Kids for a fantastic two-week blog tour via Books on Tour in the lead up to the launch. Romi's hard work, endless creativity and good humour made the journey so rewarding and fun. Check out the Tune Town Blog Tour for Q&As, book reviews,… Continue reading Tune Town blog tour
Tune Town wins international award
Wow, I wasn’t expecting this! The Trouble in Tune Town has just been named Joint Winner, Best Children’s Illustrated E-Book, Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2018. Great timing for the book launch on 6 May at 2pm at the National Library of Australia. The book, my first, was a labour of love in so many… Continue reading Tune Town wins international award
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