Authors Book Launch & Expo, 872 Blackburn Road, Clayton (2026)

10/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are honoured to introduce Carole Goodman as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Carole’s journey has been driven by what she describes as a “burning desire to understand the basic needs of man in everyday life”, from a welcoming door and a meal around the table to something as simple and powerful as a listening ear. That search for understanding led her to study Theology in her thirties and later graduate with a Degree in Social Science, majoring in Human Services (Corrections), in her fifties.

Her experience with women incarcerated at the Helena Jones Correctional Centre profoundly touched her life. She encountered women who did not recognise their own self-worth, did not realise they had a voice and often settled for less because they did not yet know what lay within them. Helping women discover who they really are, recognise their creative power and understand the influence they can have on the next generation has since become, in Carole’s own words, “my passion and my joy.”

Carole also shares an exceptional connection with the ABLE Golden Book Awards. Her book Where is My Mummy? was named 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards Book of the Year. Now, she returns to ABLE as a 2026 judge, bringing her experience as an award-winning author and her deeply human perspective on purpose, self-discovery and the stories that emerge from within.

🏆 Our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

10/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are honoured to introduce Dr Anand Kulkarni as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Dr Anand is the Chief Economist for the Centre for Optimism and has held senior executive and management positions across think tanks, government and academia, alongside his work as a consultant. Holding Honours, Masters and PhD qualifications in economics, he is also a widely published writer and the author of three books.

Dr Anand also has a special connection to the ABLE Golden Book Awards. His book A Retiree’s Odyssey: From the MCG to the SCG, co-authored with Dr Prabodh Malhotra, received Bronze in the Memoir category at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As an award-winning author with a passion for both writing and reading, Dr Anand brings his experience, knowledge and appreciation of the written word to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

10/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are proud to introduce Hwee Peng Tan as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Hwee Peng is a three-time award-winning author and the founder of Path & Pattern Press, an author-first independent press dedicated to neurodiversity and underrepresented voices. Through her work as both an author and publisher, she brings a strong understanding of storytelling, authorship and the importance of creating space for diverse perspectives to be heard.

Hwee Peng also shares a special connection with the ABLE Golden Book Awards. Her book How To Be A Neuro-Affirmative Parent received Gold in the Education category at the 2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As an award-winning author and independent publisher, Hwee Peng brings valuable literary insight and an author-focused perspective to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

09/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are pleased to introduce David Mayne as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

David has been a vocational educator for 40 years, sharing his extensive experience through training workshops and public speaking around the world. His decades of work in education have given him a strong understanding of learning, knowledge-sharing and the ability to communicate ideas that make a meaningful impact.

David also shares a special connection with the ABLE Golden Book Awards. His book Who Says You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks received Silver in the Education category at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As an award-winning author and highly experienced educator, David brings decades of practical knowledge and an educator’s perspective to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

09/09/2026

✨ 2022 LAUNCHING AUTHOR HIGHLIGHT ✨

We were delighted to showcase Mariam El Houli on the Authors Book Launch & Expo stage in 2022 at Crown Complex Melbourne, Australia.

Olive Tree follows 16-year-old Nisma, a Palestinian Muslim living in Israel, whose unexpected friendship with Hannah, a Zionist, unfolds against a backdrop of division, prejudice and conflict. When Nisma opens her family home to Hannah and her mother, a chain of events begins that tests the power of friendship, compassion and humanity.

Heartbreaking and thought-provoking, Olive Tree is a story of friendship, strength and loss that explores the human consequences of prejudice and the hope that can emerge through compassion and understanding.

🎟 Ready to share your story or launch your own book? Be part of the Authors Book Launch & Expo 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, Australia on 17 October 2026.
Register now: https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

09/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are delighted to introduce Julie Fisher as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Julie is a keynote speaker, author and disability advocate who helps organisations turn good intentions around inclusion into meaningful action. Drawing on lived experience, leadership insight and practical strategies, she has spoken with organisations, schools, leadership teams and community groups committed to creating inclusion that works in real life.

Julie also brings a strong connection to the ABLE Golden Book Awards. Her book From the Hearts of Mums received Gold in the Anthology Book category at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards, following The Magic of Inclusion, which received Bronze at the 2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As a two-time ABLE award recipient, author and advocate, Julie brings valuable experience and perspective to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

09/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Sugirthakumar as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Deborah is an Australian Tamil author, educator, speaker, radio presenter and community advocate with a passion for resilience, wellbeing and empowering individuals and families. She is the author of Raising Resilient Families and uses her writing, workshops, speaking engagements and media work to encourage meaningful conversations around emotional resilience, mental wellbeing, healthier relationships and positive change.

Deborah also shares a special connection with the ABLE Golden Book Awards. Raising Resilient Families received Bronze in the Health and Well Being category at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As an award-winning author whose work spans writing, education, media and community advocacy, Deborah brings a thoughtful and well-rounded perspective to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

09/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are pleased to introduce Gregory James Keyes as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Gregory is an author whose work explores autism, neurodiversity, communication and inclusion through his own perspective and lived experience. In The Kingdom of A.S.E - Autism Spectrum Enlightenment, he brings together years of research, conversations and original thinking with a mission to encourage greater understanding and a shift in how people see and engage with those on the autism spectrum.

Gregory also has a meaningful connection to the ABLE Golden Book Awards. The Kingdom of A.S.E - Autism Spectrum Enlightenment received Bronze in the Education category at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards. As an award-winning author with a passion for knowledge, original ideas and creating greater understanding, Gregory brings a distinctive perspective to this year’s judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

08/09/2026

✨ 2026 ABLE GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS JUDGE SPOTLIGHT ✨

We are delighted to introduce Raquel Manning as a judge for the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Raquel is the visionary leader behind Blue Diamond Property Group, bringing three decades of construction industry knowledge alongside extensive experience in leadership, business and commercial property. Her work has seen her build strong relationships with leading builders, developers and funders, while securing and closing multi-million-dollar commercial development sites.

Beyond business, Raquel is committed to mentorship, inclusion and social impact. She supports aspiring female entrepreneurs, serves as an Ambassador for Women Building NSW and contributes as a columnist for Master Builders FLORENCE women's magazine. She also serves as a board director of the Forever Giving Foundation, supporting initiatives focused on creating meaningful opportunities and stronger communities.

With extensive leadership experience, sound business judgement and a career built around evaluating opportunities, building relationships and making strategic decisions, Raquel brings a valuable and considered perspective to the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards judging panel.

🏆 The judging is underway and our 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards finalists will be announced soon!

Join us on 17 October 2026 at PARKROYAL Monash, Melbourne, as we celebrate this year’s authors, finalists and award recipients at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards Gala Night.

🎟️ Be part of the celebration. Secure your ticket:
https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

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