Inspirations

Kids’ Own Publishing Ireland

With my husband Simon Spain I established Kids Own Publishing Partnership in Dublin, Ireland, in 2006. Kids’ Own relocated to County Sligo on the West coast of Ireland soon afterwards where it continues to run today. We left Ireland in 2003.


Discovering Children's Books

The British Library – Make a miniature book. See some beautiful examples of miniature books showing a long history, and instructions for how to make your own…

Kids’ Own Publishing Australia

In 2004 I established Kids Own Publishing in Melbourne, Australia. Having left the organisation in 2016 It continues to thrive within the beautiful environment of the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne.

Kids’ Home Publishing

Out of COVID-19 restrictions, Kids’ Own Publishing in Melbourne developed a quirky set of animations and short films to support children’s publishing at home, anywhere, anytime…

The Lost Lending Library

The Lost Lending Library is part of Punchdrunk Theatre’s acclaimed enrichment program, that “engages children in an unforgettable narrative” in support of literacy and language learning.