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Thursday 01 Apr, 2021

Activity Sheets for Kids

Enjoy some of our book-based activity sheets these school holidays!

Wednesday 24 Mar, 2021

Book Mum Some Me Time

This Mother’s Day, give the gift of a great story, and well deserved 'me time' to unwind, escape and be inspired.

Monday 22 Mar, 2021

Reads to Inform, Invigorate and Inspire

Get your cogs turning with these fabulous non-fiction reads.

Monday 22 Mar, 2021

Think You Know Health Facts From Fiction?

Test your knowledge on all things health and wellness with Dr. Brad Mckay.

Tuesday 16 Mar, 2021

Esther Campion: Books That Changed Me

To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, Irish poet and novelist Esther Campion shared with us the books that changed her.

Monday 08 Mar, 2021

Hachette x Future Women: 5 Inspiring Titles to read this International Women's Day!

Today on International Women's Day, join us as we celebrate the creativity, innovation and leadership demonstrated by the women in our lives.

Sunday 07 Mar, 2021

5 minutes with... Penny Chrimes

Author Penny Chrimes discusses being a writer and her new book, The Dragon and Her Boy.

Thursday 25 Feb, 2021

Hachette Australia to Publish First Ever Autobiography by Billy Connolly

Hachette Australia is thrilled to announce Windswept and Interesting by Billy Connolly, which will be published on Thursday 14 October 2021.

Wednesday 24 Feb, 2021

Tanya's Sydney: Murders Featured in Tanya Bretherton's Books

Learn about the shocking murders uncovered in The Husband Poisoner and other books by Tanya Bretherton.

Thursday 18 Feb, 2021

Understanding When We Say Black Lives Matter

Learning resources for educators and parents

Tuesday 09 Feb, 2021

Hachette Australia and Emerging Writers’ Festival present Inside the Publishing House

Hachette Australia is teaming up with the Emerging Writers’ Festival for a special one-day online experience on 12 March 2021 to demystify the inner workings of one of Australia’s biggest trade publishing houses.

Sunday 07 Feb, 2021

Sonny Bill Williams to publish his autobiography with Hachette Australia on 13th October 2021

Much-decorated athlete Sonny Bill WIlliams will be telling his story for the first time in October

Thursday 04 Feb, 2021

Starring The Red Planet

To celebrate the landing of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on 18 February 2021, we've put together a list of some of our favourite sci-fi books starring Mars!

Friday 29 Jan, 2021

Who Are You? A Message to Mothers.

An Extract from How to Raise A Man by Megan de Beyer.

Thursday 21 Jan, 2021

Hilarious Books For Kids

These books are so funny, readers of all ages will be holding their aching tummies from laughing so hard.

Tuesday 19 Jan, 2021

Adventure Stories for Kids

Calling all adventurers! There is a world of magic and fun at your fingertips when you choose the right book to read. Here are some of our top picks to take your young readers on marvellous, magical adventures these school holidays.

Friday 15 Jan, 2021

Have a Child Starting School? Or Starting At a New School? These Books Will Help

Whether they’re starting school, starting a new school, or moving up to higher years in school, some kids are more anxious than others. This list of books is a great place to start teaching them how to overcome any anxiety or worries.

Friday 15 Jan, 2021

Beach Reads for Kids

It’s beach weather and that means sensational summertime stories!

Thursday 14 Jan, 2021

Dr Norman Swan to Publish His First Health Book, So You Think You Know What's Good For You? with Hachette Australia

Dr Norman Swan, the trusted voice of Australian health for more than 30 years, will publish So You Think You Know What’s Good For You? with Hachette Australia this July.

Thursday 14 Jan, 2021

Preparing to Start School: Practical Reading Skills

Do you have a child who is about to start school? Here are three fun and entertaining wipe-clean activity books that will be a springboard for your child’s lifelong love of learning.