With grant support from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation, Little Book Press is thrilled to relaunch its Mentorship Program.

This initiative offers unpublished South Australian writers and illustrators the opportunity to embark on a career in children’s publishing under the guidance of an established creator, with successful applicants receiving a publishing contract with Little Book Press.

 

Congratulations to our 2025 Mentees

Author Mentee: Meg Riley​
Illustrator Mentee: Garth Cochrane​

 

Meg and Garth were selected from a talented pool of applicants and have been paired with esteemed mentors:​

• Meg Riley will be mentored by award-winning South Australian author Phil Cummings, whose extensive body of work includes over 100 children’s books and a longstanding commitment to children’s literacy. ​
• Garth Cochrane will be mentored by acclaimed illustrator and author Andrew Joyner, known for his dynamic illustrations and bestselling titles such as The Terrible Plop and Dr. Seuss’s The Horse Museum. ​

 

Meg and Garth will collaborate closely with their mentors and the Little Book Press team to develop a picture book suitable for a baby, toddler, or preschool audience.