What better way to kick off Storyfest Gold Coast than to share the cover of my new novel, OTIS OTTLEY AND THE SCHOOL IN THE SKY.
Otis Ottley lives in the shadow of the Manor School for Magic. Literally. It's an island hovering over his town, and he's determined to reach it.
While many kids dream of roaming the prestigious institution's halls, casting spells and conjuring spectacles, Otis has a very specific mission: to seek magical help remembering something very, very important.
The odds are stacked against him, but Otis will break into magic school. Or at the very least, he will break a few rules trying.
It's a wonderful middle-grade novel that promises magic, adventure, lots of laughs and heaps of heart. It arrives later this year, but if you run into me at Storyfest, I might share a sneak peek.
Cover design and illustration by @hanaunderthetree .
Harvey has no ambition.
Sotiris has too much.
WE COULD BE SOMETHING.
(featuring Gay dads divorcing, teen authors, cafés, first kisses that may or may not be witnessed by nuns, Greeks!)
Pre-order now.
Let’s play Two Truths & One Lie with YA author, Will Kostakis 🥳
Will is an award-winning author of YA fiction and has his first MG novel, Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky coming out later this year.
Since he published his first novel at 19 years of age, Will has been an amazing ambassador for Australian YA fiction, speaking at too many schools and festivals to count.
So, let’s see if we can pick which of the following facts about Will is a lie 🤔
Vote in the poll below and stay tuned for the reveal later this week.
Please give a warm welcome to Will Kostakis! Will is one of our guest authors for Book Fair Australia Sydney 2026, presented by @bookaddictionau ! 🎊
@willkostakis is one of Australia’s most renowned authors for kids and young adults. First published at nineteen, he writes whip-smart comedies that break (then mend) hearts. His latest young adult novel, We Could Be Something is a moving family epic that won the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Literature. Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky is his middle grade debut. ✨
🎟️ Tickets are still available via the link in our bio, get them today!
#bookfairaus2026 #bookfairaussydney #willkostakis #guestauthor
West Moreton, meet your Storyfest Squad! 📚
Join 12 of Australia’s most engaging children’s authors and illustrators for three days of fun, opportunity and connection.
Covering fantastical worlds of mystery to compelling contemporary themes, our line-up spans diverse voices and experiences that enrich, relate and deepen the stories we share.
👇 Storyfest Squad:
@nat_amoore@kat.apel@tristanbancksbooks@petercarnavasauthor@megandaleybooks@andygeppert.books@caro_is_curious@piphaz@willkostakis@livlorkin@carlasalmonbooks@allisontaitwriter
Discover the line-up, workshops, community events and more at our website or via our link in bio.
Their stories start here ♥️
22 to 24 July
#Storyfest #Charity #ThisIsQueensland #StoryfestWestMoreton #KidLit
Celebrate Book Week with this EXCLUSIVE LIVE ONLY virtual author talk recommended for Years 3–6!
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Tune in with your students to hear from award-winning author Will Kostakis. Known for his humour, honesty and heart, Will will share a live reading from his upcoming new novel for upper primary readers and answer student questions.
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This webinar is free for PETAA members, but registration is essential. Head to the PETAA website and register your class today so you don't miss out!
