Marlee Jean

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  • The Golden Wizard Book Prize

    I am incredibly delighted to share some very exciting news… Lizzy is Busy has become an award-winning book! ✨ The Golden Wizard Book Prize is a prestigious children’s book awards program recognising only the best children’s literature worldwide. Thank you to Louise and the team at the Golden Wizard Book Prize for choosing Lizzy is…

  • Lively Little Sloth Stories

    If you’ve read my blog post Introducing Lizzy, you may remember I mentioned that the idea of Lizzy had since transformed into a planned series. Lively Little Sloth Stories will continue to share the tales of those in Lizzy’s life whose stories aren’t told enough. Visibility is so important. When people see themselves represented in…

  • Hi, I’m Marlee Jean

    Welcome, and nice to meet you! I’m Marlee Jean, an Australian children’s book author. I have just released my debut picture book, the first installment of a planned series. I am self-publishing under my pen name, Marlee Jean, and plan on sharing my journey on this blog. Thanks for following along!

  • Book Review: Ziggy And His Wiggly Mind

    Ziggy And His Wiggly Mind is a colourful and engaging book that shares the story of neurodiverse Ziggy. Ziggy is a ball of energy with a bright and buzzing brain who accepts himself as he is. This joyous and honest picture book shares Ziggy’s ups and downs, his strengths, and his unapologetic self-expression. Ziggy And…

  • Thank You, 2023!

    What a busy year 2023 has been, with the final half of the year dedicated to bringing this book to life and into the lives of families like ours. Creating this book has been a labour of love – a wonderful, heartfelt, challenging learning curve. I have gained so much knowledge throughout this process that…

  • Book Review: When My Brain Is Messy

    Adorable illustrations, bright, and easy to understand. This 32 page rhyming picture book shares the point of view of a little dinosaur whose surroundings can get to be a bit too much. We get to see how the dinosaur is affected by different sensory stimulation and what they can do to cope. When My Brain…

  • What is a launch team?

    A successful book launch is people-driven. The more people who know about the book, the more successful the launch is likely to be. A Launch Team are the people who will help you spread the word about your book. Friends and family are a great place to start when recruiting. It may feel a little…

  • Book Review: My Brain Is A Racecar

    Well written, relatable and a fantastic conversation starter. My Brain is a Racecar explains neurodivergent brains in a simple and succinct way, without confusing terminology. This 28 page picture book features self regulation tools and accomodations to help keep busy brains working best. Authored and illustrated by the talented Nell Harris, a South Australian mother/artist/author,…