Birthdays are always special, but when a book has a birthday and is still in print, that feels extra special for an author. Especially when that book has stayed in print for more than a few years.

So, happy happy birthday to Do Not Forget Australia which is 13 years old today – a teenager!  That’s right, it’s been in print for 13 whole years, and is still available.

Telling the story of the school in the French village of Villers-Bretonneux which is famous for having signs saying boldly Do Not Forget Australia, and of the events which led to that happening, Do Not Forget Australia is a wars story but also a story of friendship.

Perfect for classroom use, including in the lead up to ANZAC Day, I hope it continues to be shared for many more years to come.