Reasons to Celebrate
Created March 31, 2026 by Elizabeth Sparg Illustration
Congratulations to our members who have new books out and exciting book deals!
New books by our members:
Christelientjie die sonskynfeetjie van die Grootrivier
Author: Riana Scheepers
Illustrator: Elsabé Ebersöhn
Publishers: Lapa an imprint of Penguin Randomhouse
Purchase here: https://www.lapa.co.za/kinder-en-jeug/christelientjie-die-sonskynfeetjie-van-die-grootrivier
Pretoria book launch: April (preliminary date Sat 25 April)
Dix and Dax Visit their Special Relatives
Author: Marina Adelaide (Solomons) and Heather Jenkins
Illustrator: Heather Jenkins
Self-Published
Luna's Journey
Author: Marijana Lange
Illustrator: Elizabeth Sparg
Self-Published (Canada)
Luna's Journey is the story of an abandoned kitten who fears people and the unknown. To find a loving home, Luna must overcome her fears and learn to trust through patience and love.
Find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lunas-Journey-Marijana-Lange/dp/106947570X
Die beste sussie vir ’n babadraak
Author: Fanie Viljoen
Illustrator: Robert Dersley
Publisher: Lapa an imprint of Penguin Randomhouse
Purchase: https://www.lapa.co.za/die-beste-sussie-vir-n-babadraak
The story is about a little girl who desperately wants a baby brother and so a mother dragon drops off an egg (which hatches) for her to look after. There are a series of misadventures.
Caring for Creation in Our Favorite Places
Author: Jasmine Kwong
Illustrator: Lenka Knoetze
Publisher: Hiyas
The Chronicles of Acreo a Kingdom Besieged
Author and Illustrator: Zoé du Toit
Self-published
Deal Announcements:
Congratulations to illustrator member, Alice Marollo, on signing not one but two book deals with UK publishers!
POST WAVE - Little bunny had an egg - Minnie Cecil, Alice Marrollo
LITTLE TIGER - All My Dreams for You - Catherine Emmett, Alice Marrollo
Release dates TBA