10 August, 2026 Grandma’s Sandals has been named one of just three finalists in the 2026 SLVR Children’s Book Awards in the Celebrating Diversity category! ❤️ Of all the categories in which this little book could be recognised, this one feels especially meaningful. The SLVR Children’s Book Awards celebrate excellence in self-published child ren’s books and recognise the work of independent authors, illustrators and other creatives. The Celebrating Diversity category specifically honours...

5 June, 2026 This is one I’m especially proud to share. ❤️ Grandma’s Sandals has been shortlisted for the 2026 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards! The annual awards celebrate quality Australian children’s books that support children’s language and literacy development and encourage a love of reading. What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that nominated books are judged by a panel of Certified Practising Speech Pathologists with specific knowledge and expertise...

11 June, 2026 Another wonderful milestone for Grandma’s Sandals! 🏆 I’m very proud to share that Grandma’s Sandals has been named a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA). in the category of Picture Books - All Ages. Celebrating its 20th year in 2026, the National Indie Excellence Awards recognise outstanding independently published books from self-published authors, independent and small-to-mid-sized presses, and university presses. Entries are evaluated by...