Empowering Books are incredibly proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of the best Australian authors to watch this year. Sensei Sarhn and her empowering YA teen novel, OSU, has been honored with a massive 6-page feature in Book World Magazine, highlighting the audiobook collaboration with Australian actor Jane Harber.
An Empowering Collaboration: Jane Harber and Sensei Sarhn
A centerpiece of the feature is an exclusive joint interview with Sensei Sarhn and acclaimed Australian actor Jane Harber (Offspring, NCIS: Sydney). Jane, the narrator of the OSU audiobook, shares her journey of transitioning from screen to studio to capture the empowering, high-energy spirit of the story.
Innovation in Accessibility and Neurodiversity
What truly makes OSU a standout among the best Australian YA audiobooks of 2026 is its heart. As a dyslexic author herself, Sensei Sarhn was driven to ensure her protagonist’s journey was accessible to everyone.
- Empowering Life Lessons: Interwoven with a gripping YA plot.
- Inclusive Storytelling: Specifically designed for listeners who process stories differently.
- Elite Performance: Combining Jane Harber’s acting caliber with a story that resonates with today’s youth.
Inside the Feature
The Book Word Magazine spread offers a deep dive into the innovation currently happening in the Australian literary scene. It’s a must-read for anyone following the latest trends in empowering fiction and inclusive media.
Experience the story and performance for yourself:
👉 Listen to a sample of Jane Harber narrating OSU
👉 Sensei Sarhn’s website (download 4 chapters of OSU for free, listen to sample of audiobook, and buy all formats)
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