Talent Show (Amira Swift, #1): A charming and fresh new illustrated series that will inspire younger readers to embrace their true selves, from a bestselling Australian author by Sarah Ayoub
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Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all to enjoy.
Year One student Amira Swift has three favourite things: her BFFs Ellie (one) and Naya (two), and dancing (three).
So when her school holds a Talent Show, the BFFs can’t wait to enter as a dance group. But soon the girls go from having fun to having fights. Will they stay friends, or will the pressure to put on a perfect performance ruin everything?
A fun series about dance, friendship and family from bestselling author, Sarah Ayoub, with adorable artwork by Nina Nill.
About the Author: Sarah Ayoub is a freelance journalist, author and academic based in Sydney, Australia. Her bylines have appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Marie-Claire, ELLE, Sydney Review of Books, Meanjin and more, and she regularly appears at many of Australia’s major literary festivals.
She is the author of three teen novels, including the Inky-longlisted The Yearbook Committee, and five children’s picture books, including The Love That Grew and How to Be a Friend. She holds a PhD in ethnic teen literature, is a sessional academic at the University of Sydney and sits on the board of the Australian Society of Authors.
Nina Nill is a children’s book illustrator based in Queensland, Australia. She is passionate about illustrating and writing stories for children that are colourful, magical, and whimsical. One of her earliest memories is of copying her mum’s drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.
28 Jul 2026
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dance, ballet (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children / Juvenile |
| ISBN | 9781460766675 |
| Author | Nina Nill |
| Publication Date | 28 Jul 2026 |
Talent Show (Amira Swift, #1): A charming and fresh new illustrated series that will inspire younger readers to embrace their true selves, from a bestselling Australian author by Sarah Ayoub ISBN 9781460766675