Bronte's Big Business

Bronte is nervous about meeting a group of girls who are friends of her best mate Annabelle. Will she like them? Will they like her? How will they all get along for two whole weeks? Bronte needn’t have worried, as they all connect when something which has been playing on Bronte’s mind gets the girls to unite as a team.

Bronte has always been a beach girl. She grew up by one and has been a Nipper for as long as she can remember. She’d do anything for her beach… so when she realises that not everyone respects it as much as they should, she decides to do something about it. After a quick brainstorming session with her new best friends, she comes up with a very out-of-the-box solution that sees her become a business entrepreneur! Bronte decides to start a beach stall selling a line of reusable, personally designed food storage items to encourage visitors not to pollute the beach with rubbish. Soon, however, the stall becomes a victim of its own success, and Bronte is overwhelmed with the demands her business takes upon her time and mental health. Taking on adult responsibilities is a full-time job and one she struggles to cope with, until some sound advice from Annabelle about the importance of just being a kid makes Bronte see that one person should never feel the need to take everything on their shoulders alone. Everyone should do their bit to be environmentally responsible, but everyone also has a right to be happy and to do the things they love… like spending care-free days frolicking on the beach with their best friend!

It comes with a very strong moral attached to it; no child should be made to feel like they have to grow up too soon and deal with adult issues, but they can all be mindful of the impact their actions have on the world around them. Parents would agree with this sentiment and it gives children peace of mind. This ties in nicely with the original purpose of the Australian Girl Dolls – age appropriateness.

About the Author

Liane’s Young career history has seen her take on a number of varied roles, her most recent being that of a university Library Client Services Officer. She lives in western Sydney. This is her first children’s book.

About the Illustrator

Tamlyn Teow migrated to Australia from Singapore at 13 and went on to study a double degree in Commerce and Economics. In 2013, she left a corporate job in institutional banking to pursue her passion in learning how stories are told through art. Along with other dedicated artists, Tamlyn strives to be a part of a team that focuses on important values and morals; work that gives hope in challenging times, spark curiosity and bring individuals together by opening their eyes to truth and meaning.

In 2017, she completed a Masters in Production Design at Victorian College of the Arts. Since then, Tamlyn has worked in the art department for various films and TV productions in Sydney. Other notable works include co-designing and art-finishing the David Jones Christmas Windows for MacGyver Models as well as freelance commissions for illustration and sculpture.