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Ruby's Web

SHORTLISTED, 2026 QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS, CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD

Starting high school has been anything but smooth for Ruby. Not only has she become a social outcast for no apparent reason, but her cousin Amber has started pretending not to know her and she has no idea why.

When Ruby becomes the subject of vicious racism and bullying on the school’s online platform, she longs more than ever to be invisible and left alone. But as events spiral out of control, online and off, she finds herself more and more in the spotlight… 

'Ruby’s Web' is a powerful story about finding your voice, seeking help, and addressing cyberbullying and victimisation.

$22.99

Praise for Ruby's Web

"Ruby’s story is a must-read for ages 12 to 16."
- Nadia Heisler, Books+Publishing

"A powerful story for ages 12+ about community, taking action and speaking up, especially when the systems that should protect you are lacking."
- Maura Pierlot, CBCA Reading Time

"...van Neerven has captured the voice of a shy, thoughtful, under-confident teen very well..."
- Zewlan Moor, StoryLinks

Ellen van Neerven

Ellen van Neerven (they/them) is an author, editor and educator of Mununjali and Dutch heritage. Ellen‘s first book, Heat and Light (UQP, 2014, was the recipient of the David Unaipon Award, the Dobbie Literary Award and the NSW Premier’s...

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Educators will love this webinar, featuring Ruby's Web author Ellen van Neerven in conversation with Dr Lilly Brown.