Taggraphic novels

Published by Joan, an imprint of Allen & Unwin
Australia, 2023
Text hand lettered by Sarah Firth
Cover and text designed by Sarah Firth and Joanna Hunt

The publication of this book by a mainstream Australian publishing house is significant. It is recognition of something teachers and parents have always known – that people learn, see things and process information and ideas in different ways.

Continue Reading“Sarah Firth – Eventually Everything Connects“

Penguin, Australia, 2023
2023 Winner CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers

It is indeed cause for celebration that a graphic novel has for the first time been awarded this prestigious Book of the Year award. It is acknowledgement of the importance of visual literacy in a world where we are constantly bombarded with images.

Continue Reading“Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva  – Neverlanders”