EK Books

11/12/2025

Trees are some of our planet’s greatest teachers…and we’re only just beginning to understand their magic. 🌳

With a foreword from the late Dr. Jane Goodall whose life’s work awakened generations to the wonder of the natural world, ‘Tree Beings’ invites young readers to continue her legacy of curiosity, care, and conservation.

📚 Meet the scientists and explorers who uncovered the secrets of the world’s oldest living organisms

🌲 Discover extraordinary tree species from around the globe

✨ Explore tree wisdom passed down through cultures and generations

A celebration of nature, knowledge, and the stories trees quietly hold — perfect for young minds growing their sense of wonder.

🎁 Share the gift of nature with the young readers in your life.

04/12/2025

Writing a children’s book is an act of heart and hope. Preparing it for submission is an act of courage. Are you as courageous as Lucy? To support you on your authorship journey, we have put together a warm, practical guide that walks you through the key steps every picture book should meet before it reaches an editor’s desk. From word count to page turns to rhyme and beyond, this will help you feel ready and confident. Your story deserves its very best chance. Read it here: https://childrenspublishingacademy.com/is-your-childrens-picture-book-ready-for-submission/

28/11/2025

This year’s catalog of books for kids and teens offers a range of stories, from adventure trilogies to inspiring picture books.

Browse your local bookstore or online bookseller for these titles and more from EK Books!

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12/11/2025

The trilogy is complete! 📚

‘Amity’ by is the breathtaking finale to The Last Seed Keeper trilogy, now on bookshelves.

Ivy, Skyler, and Durie’s journey comes full circle as they fight to heal a world broken by the choices of those who came before them.

Moving between past and present, ‘Amity’ reveals the power of friendship, courage, and hope in the face of destruction.

This book brings to a thrilling close this story of family and friendship, and shows how taking a different approach can change the future. 💫

29/10/2025

Which book is on your “to buy” list?

Find these books from our 2025 release catalog at your local bookshops and online. 📚

23/10/2025

Earn your Children's Author Certification through the Children's Publishing Academy - next cohort begins November 5. ✏️

Apiring children's authors, register today!

Children’s Author Certification Develop Your Book, Get Feedback, and Earn the Children’s Authorship Certification Through two live workshops, a comprehensive 10-chapter course, and personalised editorial feedback, you’ll master both the craft and business of children’s publishing. By the end...

22/10/2025

When your book is on that Top 10 window display 😍 Congrats and can’t wait to see Amity on shelves at and beyond come November.

21/10/2025

The wait is almost over. ✨ 📖

Amity — the final chapter of The Last Seed Keeper trilogy — releasing November 2025.

Fighting the devastating legacy of earlier generations, Ivy, Skyler, and Durie must pull together to save a dying world and create a better tomorrow.

A breathtaking finale about friendship, courage, and the fight to heal a broken world.

Available for preorder.

13/10/2025

Thank you to the American Dyslexia Association for featuring Harries' story and recently released book.

https://www.dyslexia.me/harries-the-lifeguard-from-bondi-beach/

Australian celebrity Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll is a lifeguard on the world-famous Bondi Beach and has been a series regular on Bondi Rescue since its beginning. Bondi Rescue is an unscripted TV series that has aired 18 seasons in Australia. It is widely available on YouTube and has a huge international fan base. Harries has been a lifeguard for nearly 30 years and has rescued thousands of people, many of those rescues documented in Bondi Rescue.

Harries describes his experience in a new picture book published by EK Books coming out in October. Harries: The lifeguard from Bondi Beach, cowritten by his wife Emily, tells how hard school was for Harries and his twin brother, who is also dyslexic. How he was made to feel different and less smart than other kids. The book finishes on a hopeful note that will appeal to all kids when Harries describes his joy when he finds that he has skills that are important to life outside of school.
** Link to the blog article and book info in comments below.

09/10/2025

Coming this November, available for pre-order!

The epic conclusion to The Last Seed Keeper trilogy is here.

'Amity' is the story of how it all ends...and how it all began.

As Ivy, Skyler, and Durie fight to save a world on the edge of collapse, they must face the devastating legacy left by those who came before them.

Moving between past and present, this final chapter reveals how two power-hungry people set the planet on a path to ruin, and how two children became destined to lead it back to hope.

A breathtaking finale about friendship, courage, and the fight for a better tomorrow.

Written by award-winning author Paul Russell , add the final installment to your triology collection.