News May 13, 2008 - NEWS Podcast Gives Author a Voice for Koalas Thanks to Radio Free Bliss, author Lee Barwood is now able to reach a wider audience in her efforts to raise funds for the Australian Wildlife Hospital. Barwood, the highlighted interview for the month of May, is the latest author to join the company of writers whose insights and works are featured. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... April 29, 2008 - NEWS Koala Author Makes the News in Premiere of Arts Council Magazine Kicking off magazine launch with coverage of prime local talent. Lee Barwood, author of Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, from Koala Jo Publishing, is featured in the premiere issue of X-It, the new magazine of the Monmouth County (NJ) Arts Council. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... August 7, 2007 - NEWS Teddy Bear Artists Invitational: One good cause helping another Environmental author Lee Barwood, whose newest book, Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings raises funds for the Australian Wildlife Hospital, will take her book tour to the Teddy Bear Artists Invitational (TBAI) show in Binghamton, NY in August 16 – 18. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... July 23, 2007 - NEWS Klassic Koalas Author and Publisher Mark First Milestone in Fundraising Koala Jo Publishing's two fundraising releases, Koalas: Zen in Fur and Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, have only been out since May and June, and in that short time they have raised $1,624.99 USD for the work of the Australian Wildlife Hospital. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... July 7, 2007 - NEWS Release Author Marks Live Earth Day with Launch of Environmental Newsletter. The Beat of Gaia's Heart, will feature in its premiere issue a lengthy interview with the head veterinarian at the Australian Wildlife Hospital. Dr. Jon Hanger talked with Barwood at length about the need to preserve the environment and the work he does at the Hospital. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... July 6, 2007 - REVIEW Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings receives a favorable review in July issue of coveted ForeWord Magazine. "Pourquoi tales explain why the koala and many of his fellow inhabitants of Australia exhibit certain physical and behavioral characteristics today." Read Full Review .................................................................................................................... June 18, 2007 - NEWS Release Author Reaches Booksellers, Librarians with Wildlife Message at BEA New books about Australian animals were revealed at the World's largest book trade fair Among the 30,000 or so people who attended BookExpo America in New York City were thousands of librarians and booksellers, and author Lee Barwood was there to meet them and talk about her new book.Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... June 18, 2007 - NEWS Release Klassic Koalas: Vegetarian Delights Too Cute to Eat Now Available for Vegans The creator of The Amazing Nut Milk Bag shares her recipes in a new, FREE e-book The new release on May 7 of Klassic Koalas: Vegetarian Delights Too Cute to Eat offers a free PDF download of vegan updates to recipes in the book, so that everyone can enjoy the treats it offers. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... June 18, 2007 - NEWS Release Book Launch Party a Success in Fundraising Author drives 1,300 miles to meet young Wildlife Warriors To celebrate the launch of her latest book, Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, from Koala Jo Publishing, author Lee Barwood went on the road. Read Full Release .................................................................................................................... May 28, 2007 - NEWS ARTICLE Call it the "Koala Konnection." It's the thread that has brought together a California publisher, a New Jersey writer, and the artists at the Central Ohio Art Academy in Reynoldsburg. Article by John Matuszak, Eastside Messenger, Columbus, Ohio. More .................................................................................................................... May 27, 2007 - NEWS Release The Embrace of Tranquility Do creatures from primordial times hold enlightenment in their grasp? Koala Jo Publishing today announced the release of its title, Koalas: Zen in Fur. Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... May 21, 2007 - NEWS Release From Gentle Laughter and Side-Splitting Humor to Visions Glorious to Behold The astounding photographs only appear to deceive your eye. Koala Jo Publishing today announced the release of its title, Klassic Koalas: Mr. Douglas' Koalas and the Stars of Qantas. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... May 15, 2007 - NEWS Release A Slice of Bygone Times and Timely Every-Day Inspirations Ethereal images of peacefulness and tranquility remind of what matters most in life. Koala Jo Publishing today announced the release of its title, Klassic Koalas: Vintage Postcards and Timeless Quotes of Wisdom. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... May 13, 2007 - NEWS Release A Celebration of Life Lush color photographs in Koalas: Zen in Fur show the very special relationship between koala mothers and their young. Mother's Day isn't just for humans—animal mothers show great devotion, too. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... May 7, 2007 - NEWS Release Culinary Wonders for Beginners and the Most Blasé of Epicureans Spirited animal shape recipes are guaranteed to pique the talk of any party. Koala Jo Publishing today announced release of its new title, Klassic Koalas: Vegetarian Delights Too Cute to Eat. From cupcakes to chocolates, cookies to tea sandwiches, the delectable recipes in this book now let you add everyone's favorite marsupial to any social event. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... May 1, 2007 - NEWS Release An Environmentally Friendly Tribute to Native Australian Wonders and People 90 Australian animals, plants, and Aboriginal terms depicted and explained in detail. Koala Jo Publishing today announced release of its title, Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, by award-winning author Lee Barwood. It will be in both softcover and e-book formats. Read Full Release | Book Info .................................................................................................................... April 23, 2007 - NEWS Release Author's Reading at School Event Scores Big Points for Wildlife Preservation New book about Aboriginal Lore and Australian Wildlife was a big hit with young students. Young students at a "Read Across America" event also celebrated Earth Day just a bit early by helping the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd, when author Lee Barwood introduced them to the koala's place in Australian Aboriginal folklore. More | Visit store .................................................................................................................... April 22, 2007 - NEWS Release Earth Day Announcement: Wildlife Warriors Benefit from Sales of Koala-Themed Keepsakes Koala Jo Publishing announces new title, new way to contribute. With the release of its new title, Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, Koala Jo Publishing announces that readers can help the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major initiative of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, not only through purchase of the book, but also through purchase of wearable and gift items that display images from the book. More | Visit store .................................................................................................................... April 21, 2007 - NEWS ARTICLE A passion for compassion Oceanport woman's concern for wildlife and the environment infuses her work as an author. An interview with Lee Barwood and Bobbi Seidel, Asbury Park Press. "She's using those inate passions—a love of word and animals and a concern for he environment—into the realization of a dream." More .................................................................................................................... March 08, 2007 - NEWS Release Australian Marvel Helps Create Compassion for All Living Creatures Bringing an understanding of the natural world that is lacking in today's hectic pace. Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, to be released by Koala Jo Publishing in San Mateo this spring, offers A new glimpse of the Dreamtime, the Aboriginal Creation period, in eight stories that offer explanations for everything from the Great Flood to how the koala lost its tail. More | Watch YouTube video .................................................................................................................... February 19, 2007 - NEWS ARTICLE Meet the young aritsts who helped illustrate Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings. Front-page article by John Matuszak, Eastside Messenger. A unique, real-world experience teaches students of the Central Ohio Art Academy about being a "member of a world society." Read Full Article .................................................................................................................... February 16, 2007 - AUTHOR INTERVIEW Interviewing a very articulate author, editor, and reviewer for Foreword Magazine and FMAM (Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine.) By award-winning author/editor Lea Schizahs, Leah's Blog If each of us resolves to take action personally, in some way, it will make a difference. That's what April Rue finds in Drowned Hollow, and that's what Lee Barwood hopes to inspire in others with her work. Full story (View Drowned Hollow YouTube trailer.) .................................................................................................................... January 25, 2007 - NEWS ARTICLE Young Artists Carry on Croc Hunter Spirit Article by Sean Casey ThisWeek News. Book project introduces middle school students to the design process of the commercial world. Full article (Small corrections: Joanne Ehrich is a U.S. citizen; Jack Hanna wrote the afterword in another Koala Jo Publishing title: Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity.) .................................................................................................................... February 12, 2007 - AUTHOR INTERVIEW On Koalas, Dogs, and Writing: An Interview with Author Lee Barwood. By Courtney Mroch, Families.com About getting too far removed from animals in modern life and how a better understanding of them leads to not only being "kinder to them but also kinder to ourselves, but and wiser in general about the world as a whole." Read the interview .................................................................................................................... September 2006: Animals' Voice magazine, a publication of SPCA New Zealand, promises to give away a FREE book of Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity to the winner of the best koala drawing. Visit the New Zealand SPCA website. And, the winner is: Julia Wiesniewski of Santa Barbara, California. .................................................................................................................... Pet New Zealand Magazine's September issue showcases Koalas. View the stunning two-page article. Visit Pet New Zealand Magazine website. .................................................................................................................... July, 2006: Nominated Australian Book of the Month of July by Bookworm, Australia. .................................................................................................................... May 1, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity Debuts to Set a New Standard for Animal Photography. New book called "exquisite celebration of the lovable koala" by animal expert Jack Hanna Read full release .................................................................................................................... Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity edited by Joanne Ehrich; Oversized trade hardcover; 260 pages; 9.25 x 12.25 inches; 315 photographic plates; Publication date: April 30, 2006; Retail $45 USD, $55 CAN, $60.00 AUD, £32.50 AUD, 50 Euro; ISBN 0-9764698-0-4; Telephone/Fax: (206) 666-KWLA. Cover Art: For Web-use | For print-use Reviews | Condensed reviews | Printable Review slip | Author bios | Cover text | 100 word description | 200 word description | 300 word description Tradeshow Schedule We will be represented at Book Expo America (Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, May 31st - June 3rd, 2007, in the North American Book Exchange booth) and at the California Book Trade Show (Oakland, California, October 5th through 7th, 2007, in the NABE booth.) Harlan Weikle, Greener Magazine: "Like a pictorial reflection of Silent Spring, it may serve as a template for the very survival of nature ...and ourselves."