Dr Melanie Saward's most recent book A Good Kind of Trouble (co-written with Brooke Blurton) has been shortlisted for the Readings 2025 Young Adult Prize! The Readings Young Adult Prize is presented for the best new contribution to Australian youth literature from an emerging author.
https://www.readings.com.au/news/the-readings-young-adult-prize-2025-shortlist
A Good Kind of Trouble
Brooke Blurton & Melanie Saward
Jamie is footy-mad and has a crush on her best friend Loz, but she’s worried Loz likes her older brother. Jamie is us
ed to standing up for herself, but when a new girl at school walks out with her in protest against their outdated history lesson, Jamie finds a new ally. They start an inspiring project to get First Nations history taught in their school. For ages 11+.
'This delightful book will have you falling in love with Jamie, our strong and energetic protagonist. It covers some heavy topics such as racism and homophobia, but they’re explored in an easy-to-digest way. It’s perfect for footy lovers and kids who fight for what they believe in!' – Lucie Dess
