Liz Watson Book Release Diary of a Netball Star!
Announcement posted by Scholastic Australia 01 May 2023
For Immediate Release
Australian INTERNATIONAL NETBALL star, Liz Watson LAUNCHES children’s book in time for the 2023 Netball World Cup!
Scholastic Australia is proud to announce the release of a brand-new children’s book series, Diary of a Netball Star on May 1, 2023.
Diary of a Netball Star #1 Netball Newbie is the first title in an all-new series written by Liz Watson, with award-winning author, Fiona Harris and illustrated by Laura Wood. Meet 10-year-old Liz as she tries netball for the first time and falls in love with the game. Exploring themes of family, friendship, overcoming challenges and working as a team Diary of a Netball Star will be loved by young readers and netball fans alike.
‘I am very excited about the release of my book. To be able to share how I started playing netball in a fun way and hopefully encourage and inspire young kids to get involved in sport is very exciting’ says Liz.
Andrew Berkhut Head of Publishing for Scholastic Australia commented that 'We are so delighted to work with Liz, who is not only a talented netball player, but also a wonderful and positive example to young people. It has been immense fun bringing some of her experiences to life in this fictional series, based on her as a child. We hope it will engage and encourage young readers, particularly those with a love of sport.'
About Liz Watson From crowd favourite to captain of the Australian Diamonds Liz Watson’s ascension to the top of the sport has been as swift as it has been enjoyable.
Widely regarded as one of the best midcourters in the world, Liz made her Australian Diamonds debut in 2016 when she stepped on the court against England in Liverpool. In 2017, she won the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball Young Star Award for her work with the Melbourne Vixens. In 2018 and again in 2022 she was awarded Australian netball’s most prestigious award, the Liz Ellis Diamond, for her outstanding efforts running the midcourt both domestically and internationally. Liz made her professional netball debut in 2014 for the Melbourne Vixens, a team where she continues to play today.
About Fiona Harris Fiona is an award-winning Australian writer and actor. Over the past twenty years, Fiona has been writing and performing for television, film and theatre, and writing books for adults and children.
About Laura Wood Laura is an independent illustrator based in Milan. She is particularly drawn to children’s illustration as it allows her to play with colours and characters to create a sunny and fun world.
For interview opportunities or to request sample copies of Diary of a Netball Star #1 Netball Newbie please contact Scholastic Australia
Sharon Turner, Communications and Publicity Manager, Scholastic Australia M: 0413 944 005 | E: sharon_turner@scholastic.com.au
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