I can't wait to share with you my story What's in the Box? in the upcoming Literally Hilarious anthology I mentioned in my last news. It's about a kid who's very like me as a child - desperate for a dog. Her dad brings home a big a box for her birthday and there's defintily something alive inside. Is it the longed-for dog... or something else?

I'm so excited to see this anthology is nearly ready to hit the shelves, and all the details from the Just Write For Kids website are below. It's best to pre-order to make sure you don't miss out.

Are you and your family ready for belly laugh after belly laugh?! In this collection of 20 hilarious family short stories, poems and other fun activities, you'll find the
FUNNIEST,
MOST EMBARRASSING,
yet purely HEARTWARMING tales to literally keep your eyes peeled and your ribs cracking for hours! (Don't worry, your ribs won't actually crack!)
Do you have a FUNNY FAMILY, too?

Families will go wild for this anthology - created by a sensational community of talented writers and illustrators! With contributions, including an inspirational, and of course, FUNNY, foreword and literally hilarious short story by NY Times #1 Best-Seller, Adam Wallace! Yay!

PLUS! Each story has its own special QR Code that takes you to a dedicated webpage full of interactive and educational activities! So cool! :)

PLUS MORE! A percentage of proceeds from book sales will go directly to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, to help children and families in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities with opportunities for language and literacy learning.

We love to promote a joy of reading and books, and for young readers to form personal and family connections. That's why we're creating this anthology - as a collective community of passionate creators who care.

Here, you can pre-order your copy of our anthology, 'Literally Hilarious! Families Gone Wild' by Just Write For Kids Australia and Friends. This A5 volume in paperback format is perfect for junior fiction readers from ages 6 to 9, and is a celebration of literacy and language, comedy, and the diversity and joys of families and the funny moments spent making memories together. Our authors and illustrators reflect many different ages, cultures, traditions, and experiences, which shine through in their work.

We anticipate publication of 'Literally Hilarious!' by the end of August 2026. Delivery dates will be confirmed with buyers prior to the date. Check out more on the JWFK website here:

https://www.justkidslit.com/books/lit...