Marginalia — Acquisition

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Nic Gill's Sniff Squad series

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Jake A Minton Maya Follows Her Nose Nic Gill Sniff Squad

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Nic Gill's Sniff Squad series

The first book in the series, Maya Follows Her Nose, features a timid border collie who’s been abandoned at an animal shelter, but is rescued by ecologist Dr Romane ‘Rom’ Cristescu to work in the field of koala conservation. The following books in the series will follow the stories of other working dogs from across Australia.

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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Beverley McWilliams' middle-grade historical fiction novel Bandoola.

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Bandoola Beverley McWilliams

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Beverley McWilliams' middle-grade historical fiction novel Bandoola.

The manuscript was acquired following the Australian Society of Authors’ Virtual Literary Speed Dating event in March 2025. UWAP has scheduled Bandoola for an August 2026 release.

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UWA Publishing has acquired ANZ rights to 'The Palace of Angels' by Mohammed Massoud Morsi

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Mohammed Massoud Morsi The Palace of Angels

UWA Publishing has acquired ANZ rights to 'The Palace of Angels' by Mohammed Massoud Morsi

UWA Publishing (UWAP) has acquired ANZ rights to The Palace of Angels by Mohammed Massoud Morsi through a deal with Anjali Singh Agency.

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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Helena Pantsis' collection of short stories

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Helena Pantsis Mother Salad

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Helena Pantsis' collection of short stories

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Mother Salad, a collection of short stories, by Naarm-based author Helena Pantsis for publication in 2026.

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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to William J. Byrne’s debut adult fiction novel

Lauren Pratt Acquisition fiction The Warrumbar William J. Byrne

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to William J. Byrne’s debut adult fiction novel

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to William J. Byrne’s debut adult fiction novel The Warrumbar for October 2025 publication.

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