Introducing ‘Lucky'

Apr 8

Where do lucky symbols come from? I started thinking about this concept back in 2020; I was curious about the origins of symbols of good fortune, like ladybugs and clovers, and what places around the world revere as being lucky or not. I jotted down a few notes after some brief research and filed them away for 'future' concepts to explore. Fast forward to the end of 2023, and my publisher asked if I had any projects I'd be interested in querying — which gave me a chance to dust off my pitch about good luck and see if there'd be any interest. And now, almost a year to the day of starting work on this project, my new book Lucky is finally out in the world.

Introducing 'Lucky; Symbols of Good Fortune from Around the World'. Published by Hardie Grant and available in bookstores and gift retailers in Australia and worldwide. Lucky is an illustrated collection of 50 lucky charms from around the world paired with fun facts and origin stories of each token of good luck. From Sweden’s brightly painted Dala Horse to horseshoes, dice and the most iconic good luck symbol, Ireland’s four-leaf clover, Lucky is a charming gift for all ages.