BOOK LAUNCH: The Umbrella by Niki Foreman & Binny Talib

The Little Bookroom is excited to host the launch of The Umbrella by Niki Foreman & Binny Talib!

Come along for storytime, crafting and a whole lot of fun (and maybe some cupcakes too!).

Pre-order signed copies HERE.

About the Book:

For everyone who's ever felt, 'I don't fit.' This is for you.

I don’t fit . . .
Do I need to fit?
I’d like to fit.

Not everyone finds their place under the same umbrella. So what happens when you want to fit, but can’t?
From an author and parent with intimate experience of neurodivergence comes a story of one child’s journey to find their place in the world.

About the Author:

Niki Foreman (she/her) is the author and co-author of many award-winning and bestselling children’s books published in the UK, US and Australia; most recently, Planet Ark’s Now For The Good News, a CBCA Notable 2025. She is an accomplished editor and a lived-experience advocate for neurodivergent families. Niki is a presenter for the Australian Society of Authors on inclusive language, specifically around ableism and disablism, she is a member of the Australian Publisher’s Association D&I advisory board for neurodiversity and disability, and she is a mentor for aspiring book editors through an online education program.

Niki lives and works on the land of the Gubbi Gubbi people in the Sunshine Coast with her husband and two children, and spends much of her time trying not to trip over the cats.

About the Illustrator:

Binny Talib is an award-winning author/illustrator based in inner-city Sydney. She has a whimsical, contemporary style and has illustrated over 30 books here and internationally, ranging from picture, baby board, non-fiction and chapter books. Her illustration work has attracted an honour award from the CBCA and a short-list medal from the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

Her hand-drawn and playful illustrations have secured licensing deals across major Australian and International brands. Binny has illustrated her own wallpaper collection, textiles, children’s toys, fashion lines, interior design, books, album covers and greeting cards. Her agency background as an Art and Creative Director, as well as her honors degree in Visual Communications sets her apart in the world of illustration.

Binny works with her Border Collie under her feet, and there has never been a dessert she hasn’t liked, seriously.