Ben's Library

By:   Amani Uduman
Illustrated by:   Joanna Bartel
Imprint:   Miscellaneous
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 254mm, 
ISBN:   9781923331150
ISBN 10:   1923331159
Pages:   28
Publication Date:   11 June 2026
Recommended Age:   From 3 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Amani Uduman is a children's author based in Melbourne, Australia. Her background is in primary school education and early childhood education. Amani has numerous titles published in the trade, educational and non-profit sectors, with many books translated into different languages. You can find Amani on Instagram: @amani.uduman and on her website: www.amaniuduman.com.au Joanna Bartel is an Australian illustrator with a background in graphic design and secondary school art/design and English teaching. She draws much of her inspiration from everyday family life with three young kids, experiences in teaching, and childhood memories of fun with three brothers and lots of cousins. Joanna has a particular love for character design and celebrating diversity. Ben's Library is Joanna's second illustrative work with New Frontier Publishing, following on from Ava Spark: Hello, I'm Here. Joanna can be contacted on Instagram: @joanna_emily_illustrates and on her website: joanna-emily.com