KEAN & Creative

KEAN & Creative Admin support, marketing & publicity, design, and consulting for publishing industry creatives.

Organising, supporting & nurturing creators in the publishing industry. Administrative services, organisational solutions, marketing & publicity strategy planning, event management and consulting.

Joining the expert panel for this year’s Australian Book Industry Awards, I helped judge the shortlist and winners for t...
22/05/2026

Joining the expert panel for this year’s Australian Book Industry Awards, I helped judge the shortlist and winners for the Marketing & Publicity Campaign category.

Reviewing the entrants has been both inspiring and humbling. The calibre of work, innovation and dedication across the industry is truly exceptional.

With more than 15 years as an in-house publicist and continuing to lead publicity campaigns today, I have a deep understanding of the creativity, strategic thinking, persistence and passion required to deliver outstanding campaigns behind the scenes.

Within an increasingly competitive media landscape, I also have a particular appreciation for the work involved in securing meaningful coverage for children’s titles.

Congratulations to all entrants! Thank you to the ABIA for this opportunity and recognition. 📚

x Jen Kean

Books+Publishing Penguin Books Australia Hachette Australia Books

KEAN & Creative is proud to partner with award-winning UK independent children’s publisher Lantana Publishing as its com...
12/05/2026

KEAN & Creative is proud to partner with award-winning UK independent children’s publisher Lantana Publishing as its communications & PR agency across Australia and New Zealand. ⭐

Established in 2014 and based in Newbury, England, Lantana Publishing specialises in inclusive storytelling by authors and illustrators from under-represented groups. Lantana aims to broaden young reader perspectives and foster empathy through beautifully-illustrated, globally-inspired stories.

“I am thrilled that this year Lantana’s books will find new readers across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. I have met some incredibly passionate advocates of inclusive, meaningful literature for young people in Australia, and I am confident that our books will receive their best possible support as we enter this exciting new market.” — Lantana Founder and CEO, Dr Alice Curry

Leading the publicity campaign for the Australasian launch is KEAN & Creative publicist, Romi Sharp. Nine titles spanning international bestsellers, established favourites and new works, will be released throughout the remainder of 2026, with a growing programme of additional releases planned for 2027, including one local title The Rock Face by Tasmanian author Alby Greenwood.

“Lantana represents the kind of thoughtful, inclusive storytelling we’re proud to support. We look forward to introducing these creative and quality books to Australian readers. We’re confident these meaningful stories of representation will be warmly embraced within our vibrant and engaged Kid-Lit community.” — Jen

As KEAN & Creative enters an exciting phase for our publicity offering, we’re thrilled to welcome Romi Sharp to the team...
07/05/2026

As KEAN & Creative enters an exciting phase for our publicity offering, we’re thrilled to welcome Romi Sharp to the team in her newly appointed role as Publicist.

A former teacher with over 10 years of experience in children’s publishing, Romi brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for connecting stories with young readers. Her thoughtful, strategic approach to publicity makes her the perfect fit as demand for this area of the business continues to grow.

“I’ve been an admirer of Romi’s work for a long time and have had the pleasure of using her services in the past. Her enthusiasm and commitment to going the extra mile for clients align perfectly with what we value at KEAN & Creative, making her a natural fit for the team.” — Jen

“I’m excited to work with Jen as a part of the KEAN & Creative team! I’ve long admired Jen as an astute and savvy publicist and businesswoman, who also happens to have a heart of gold! I look forward to a rewarding partnership, together promoting the talent in our industry.” — Romi

Please join us in welcoming Romi! 👋

Just Write For Kids Australia Books On Tour PR & Marketing

We’ve started 2026 with strong momentum, working with new clients while continuing to evolve long-standing relationships...
06/05/2026

We’ve started 2026 with strong momentum, working with new clients while continuing to evolve long-standing relationships in meaningful ways.

Our quarterly newsletter helps you stay connected, discover something new, and see the thinking behind what we create.

KEAN & Connected April edition is out now.

Grab a cuppa and dive in at https://shorturl.at/kDgcE. 📩

It’s been a pleasure collaborating with Brisbane-based author, Anton Clifford-Motopi on designing his new website, a sle...
27/04/2026

It’s been a pleasure collaborating with Brisbane-based author, Anton Clifford-Motopi on designing his new website, a sleek and user-friendly space that brings together his books, stories, FAQs, and events.

Anton’s funny and thought-provoking children’s stories explore themes of self-identity, family relationships, and friendship, drawing on his lived experiences of being black with light skin, growing up in a large adoptive family, and raising four children.

His debut novel, To and Fro, was shortlisted for the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards and the 2024 Readings Children’s Prize. His latest novel, Stuck in the Middle, will be published by Allen & Unwin in August 2026.

🌐 antoncliffordmotopi.com

23/04/2026

A space to stay connected, discover something new, and see the thinking behind what we create.

From shaping brand identities and exploring new creative directions, to helping clients show up with clarity and confidence, our work is rooted in thoughtful outcomes that are true to each.

💌 KEAN & Connected. Our quarterly newsletter.

Subscribe now keanandcreative.com.au

Jen x

📣 Welcome Cecile Shanahan Editor — editor, interviewer, moderator, host, & literary award judge — as our newest KEAN & ...
19/03/2026

📣 Welcome Cecile Shanahan Editor — editor, interviewer, moderator, host, & literary award judge — as our newest KEAN & Creative client. Cecile works with publishers, established and emerging authors, and with a decade of experience programming literary festivals, we're chuffed to support this passionate literary professional with website and design services.

"It's been a pleasure to work on with Cecile on her website refresh, which has been generously collaborative and user-focussed from the start. Together, we went through stages of strategy and delivery to implement updates to the user interface, making the website easier to navigate and access, all while bringing Cecile's brand, services and personality front and centre." — Chi

Earlier this month, Cecile helped organise and moderate the inaugural Stella Day Out. You can find Cecile at a small press and self-publishing workshop this weekend at Clunes Book Town Festival 2026. Cecile is one half of the team behind Bendigo’s newest events for readers and writers 'The Story Society' and, this year, she is taking part in the Residential Editors Program (REP), which is renowned in the Australian publishing industry as a defining professional development opportunity for editors.

You can follow Cecile sharing her passion for books and reading at or head to [cecileshanahan.com.au] for more.

It was a pleasure to spend a day wearing the writer’s hat, interviewing Australian primary school teacher and philanthro...
16/03/2026

It was a pleasure to spend a day wearing the writer’s hat, interviewing Australian primary school teacher and philanthropist Gail Spiers for the March 2026 edition of Magpies magazine.

We explored the inaugural Spiers Prize — an annual award open to Australian writers of middle grade and young adult fiction — reflected on her journey and discussed her vision for the future of children’s literacy.

Many thanks to James and UWA Publishing for the opportunity, and to Gail for such an engaging conversation.

The Story Lives On: Gail Spiers Talks with Jennifer Kean About the Spiers Prize features in Magpies Volume 41 / Issue No.1 / March 2026.

https://magpies.net.au/magpies-magazine-current-issue/

With KEAN & Creative, you can outsource your additional workload and benefit from our services, solutions, and the assur...
25/02/2026

With KEAN & Creative, you can outsource your additional workload and benefit from our services, solutions, and the assurance that we provide. Here's how we can help you grow:

➕ Admin support – Let us sweat the small stuff so you can focus on the big picture
➕ Marketing & publicity – Strategy and planning to increase exposure
➕ Event management – Attention to detail and a 'can-do' philosophy
➕ Consulting – Trusted advice for aspiring authors and illustrators
➕ Social media – Building online presence and awareness
➕ Brand & design – Communication through design
➕ The KEAN Classroom – Engaging and tailored educational resources

Book a free 15-minute consultation call via keanandcreative.com.au.

It’s always a joy for us at KEAN & Creative to see books we’ve had the privilege of working on receive meaningful recogn...
25/02/2026

It’s always a joy for us at KEAN & Creative to see books we’ve had the privilege of working on receive meaningful recognition.

We warmly congratulate all the nominated creators and their dedicated publishing teams.

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards hold special significance as Australia’s premier celebration of children’s literature.

They help guide parents, educators, librarians, and booksellers by fostering engagement in schools, libraries, and bookshops across the country. And more broadly, literary awards in general strengthen the visibility and vitality of our industry.

That said, we believe a book’s true value is never defined solely by accolades.

Many exceptional titles may not receive formal recognition yet still resonate deeply and leave a lasting impression on their readers, and ultimately, that’s what we’re all working towards. ✨

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