THE BALLAD OF JUBAL JAQUES
I am delighted to have contributed to a new anthology by Tasmanian children’s writers and illustrators, led by celebrated children’s writer (Carol) Ann Martin. Since the welfare of refugees is close to our hearts, any profits from this publication will be donated towards the support of refugees in Australia and overseas. We plan to sell the book in bookshops, local markets cafes, galleries, gift shops and other outlets.
After several years of development, the book is now finished! The Ballad of Jubal Jacques consists of 20 short stories and poems which have been professionally edited and proofread. Each one is accompanied by an illustration from a Tasmanian artist.
We are crowdfunding through Pozible, in order to publish the book. If you wish to donate towards this worthwhile project and snag your own copy/copies for Christmas presents, click HERE.
Because all the work has been donated royalty- free, all your donations will go towards printing copies of the book which will be sold in bookshops across Tasmania, and directly to the charities we’re supporting. Proceeds from sales will go to legitimate organisations which fund food, shelter, medical aid and every other need of families and children who have been displaced, injured or suffered in any way because of conflict or natural disaster. We shall be donating this support through reputable organisations. Locally, this is the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre in Australia. Overseas, this is UNHCR, Madinah (Muslim), Think Humanity (operating in Uganda) and the Bersatu Project (Jakarta). We also intend to set aside a portion as an emergency fund to meet unforseen crises as they arise.
More about the project
The Ballad of Jubal Jacques, is a labour of sheer love by Ann Martin and other Tasmanian creators. Each author, illustrator, editor, designer and consultant donated their talents and time without charge, simply because they believe in what the book attempts to achieve.
(Carol) Ann Martin, lead author and publisher of The Ballad of Jubal Jaques.
I (Anne Morgan), have three pieces in this anthology,
A Ding Dong Day, in which an old Doodaddy forgets where he last saw his dooverlackies, and a friendly Doohicky comes to his aid. Illustrated by Gay McKinnon.
Left: A Ding Dong Day, illustration by Gay McKinnon
The Tower of Rinbringel, an epic verse story told in inventive language, about a brave young Cringle who refuses to give up until she has climbed to the top of the Tower of Rinbringel. Illustration by Sam Lyne.
The Rats of Rumbarell Island, is a verse story about a musical castaway who washes up on an island where his only companions are a bunch of musical rats. Illustration by Christina Booth.
Other contributors to the anthology are authors, Sally Odgers, Mark Macleod, Jacinta Lou and Reena Balding. Other illustrators include Emily Duggan, Katherine Richardson, Leonie Brothers, Hannah Moon, Lynda Young, and Paul Martin.
We can’t wait to share THE BALLAD OF JUBAL JACQUES, assorted whimsies for all ages with you, and to start raising funds to support refugees!