Emma Quay

Author-illustrator of picture books for small people. ‘Rudie Nudie’ 👣 ‘My Sunbeam Baby’ ☀️ and newly, ‘Happy All Over’ 🌈

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

I’m so thrilled to discover "Happy All Over" has won the 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. They are voted on by author and illustrator peers—our community—which makes it feel extra special. Thank you! https://t.co/oJUFUkklE9
#SCBWI25CK

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

A third baby has joined this little family — the paperback of MY SUNBEAM BABY. ☀️☀️☀️ I think there’ll be a few copies at home when I return, so I’ll look forward to taking some pics then. 💛 Has anyone seen it?
#mysunbeambaby #emmaquay #booksforbabies #kidlitart @HarperKidsOz

[Lisa Shanahan @LisaShanahan_]

I'm so looking forward to teaching @writingNSW this year! If you are longing to write for young people but need inspiration, community and accountability, this might be the course for you! Feel free to check out the course outline- https://t.co/LtmA0hh1gb

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

Sticky-tape heaven" & “Cheese!” 🧀 My two new A4 limited edition prints — both illustrations from “Happy All Over”. Hope you like them!⠀⠀
Subscribers receive a code for free Standard Shipping within Australia (subscribe link at bottom of page). 💌
https://t.co/I92gD3kxFz

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

Browsing the @GuardianAus Good gift guide & finding a few of my friends there. 🎉 So happy, too, to discover 'Happy All Over' has been included. Thanks to bookseller Zali Bland, @sarahayoub95, Shannon Wong-Nizic, Alyx Gorman & Rebecca Lowrey Boyd.
https://t.co/znBoo9Ss5t

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

Picture books in the paper! So wonderful to see. Thank you, Angie Schiavone, @LaraCainGray and Rachel Robson @Gleebooks. 👏 #picturebooks #kidlit https://t.co/eBS5faqV47

[Lara Cain Gray @LaraCainGray]

Yes! Picture books make wonderful gifts for all ages.
And thanks to @GuardianAus for championing the importance of, and craft of creating, quality children's literature. ❤️

https://t.co/bq5s0KhSbv

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

Adding the finishing touches to my end-of-year newsletter, if you’d like to be added to the mailbag. 📮 There’s a code for free shipping within Australia for my limited edition prints, and a 1st look at my brand-new A4 prints. 💌 Talk to you soon!
https://t.co/DPwwDhhNhb

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

I guess it might be useful to say I’m there. I’ve been hanging out on BlueSky for 8 months now (when I remember I have an account!), and it seems like a nice place to be. Perhaps I’ll see you there! 🌥️ @emmaquay.com #BlueSky #kidlitart https://t.co/Dll6l4MQXv

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@NatCentAusChLit @NatCentAusChLit You're the reason I'm still on here! <3

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@NatCentAusChLit I agree, @NatCentAusChLit , wholeheartedly!

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

Aussie Deaf Kids has created a new list of book suggestions: The list includes books with themes, characters, and topics related to deafness and hearing loss, offering valuable insights and characters who our kids can connect with. #deafbooks #auslanbooks https://t.co/5whPAOLIDH

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

We just had to be there to see Ann James receive her ASA Medal. She is a superb and unique creator for children… and champion for us all. I don’t usually play favourites, but Ann doesn’t count! Thanks for a fantastic event, @asauthors, and for all you do. https://t.co/duuooAiHec

[Joy Lawn @joylawn1]

Still Moving with Emma Quay https://t.co/Fb77IiQvIg @EmmaQuayBooks explains how to create movement in illustrations in 'Still Moving' at #paperbarkwords blog. Using pictures from picture book #Happyallover this is a brilliant masterclass in creating movement in 2D. @HarperKidsOz

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@joylawn1 @HarperKidsOz Thank you, @joylawn1. It's a privilege to join you in the wonderful online space you've created for makers and readers.

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@LisaShanahan_ @joylawn1 Oh, thank you dear @LisaShanahan_ ...and @joylawn1. I agree with everything Lisa has said (about you!). xx

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

I'm talking about the way I capture movement in my illustrations over at @joylawn1's wonderful blog, Paperbark Words. https://t.co/bSG9Ly5ssu Thank you so much, Joy. #illustration @HarperKidsOz

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@NatCentAusChLit Ahh! Thank you, @NatCentAusChLit 💓

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

@sophiebeerdraws @MGChLitTrust Thanks so much, Sophie! I’m excited. 🤗

[Emma Quay @EmmaQuayBooks]

I am so happy to share that I am one of the six recipients of a @MGChLitTrust Creative Time Residential Fellowship for next year. Thank you for putting your trust in me. I cannot wait for my Adelaide adventure, immersed in picture book play (i.e. lots of hard work!). ✍🏻