With the Cook Labor Government's support, Western Australian children's author Sharon Giltrow is about to release Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her engaging middle-grade series, The Utility Belt.
Comments attributed to Minister for Culture and the Arts David Templeman:
"Supporting local writers like Sharon Giltrow shows the great talent we have in WA.
"Grants like these help to create stories that inspire and connect young readers throughout the region.
"Sharon's talent for engaging young readers with her fun characters demonstrates what our arts community can achieve with the right backing. It's fantastic to see local authors being recognised here and beyond.
"It's exciting to see how our Arts U-15k grant has allowed Sharon to not only share her stories, but also inspire young minds in important ways."
Comments attributed to Belmont MLA Cassie Rowe:
"I am so pleased to hear that author Sharon Giltrow will be at the Belmont Hub on Saturday, 2 November to talk about her new book.
"It is great to see someone making such good use of the Arts U-15k grants program and benefiting so many young readers in the process."
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.
With the support of a $14,860 Arts U-15k grant in 2021, Sharon was able to complete the manuscript and prepare it for publication.
The funding allowed Sharon to work with local editors, create promotional materials with the help of a WA photographer, and launch her website. She also wrote blog posts for The Children’s Book Academy and took part in author talks at libraries, bookstores, and writing festivals across WA.
Her hard work paid off when she secured a publishing contract with US-based Clear Fork Press, a publisher known for bringing diverse stories to young readers.
Toby King and the Utility Belt is set to be released soon, marking another milestone for Sharon and WA’s literary scene.