Writing Life
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The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
I am thrilled to announce that ‘Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon’ has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards! Congratulations to the other finalists in the Children’s category: Aunty Shaa…
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The YABBA Awards
Last week, I attended the YABBA Awards (Young Australians Best Book Awards), which is in its 34th year. The last time the YABBA Awards were held in person was pre-COVID-19 in 2019, so the day…
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IBBY Australia ‘Mini Masterpieces’ Fundraising Auction
This small original titled ‘Blended Family’ is my contribution to the IBBY Australia (International Board on Books for Young People) “Mini Masterpieces” fundraising auction. The original artworks are all postcard size and feature Australian children’s…
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Between the Pages Exhibition – November 12
I am excited to announce that on the 12th of November, I will be part of a Children’s Book Art exhibition alongside Leigh Hobbs, Ann James and Mark Wilson. The exhibition will take place at…
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My Visit to Coolgardie and Kurrawang WA
I spent a truly magical day with the kids from two schools in Coolgardie and Kurrawang, WA. It was such a wonderful way to finish my Follow the Dragon tour as Laureate. At C.A.P.S Coolgardie,…
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Chinese Painting Workshop at Paperbird Books
It was my last full day in Perth yesterday, which I spent holding a Chinese painting workshop at the beautiful Paperbird Books in Fremantle. Below are images of some of the artworks made. I’ve had…
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WA Book Week – Day 4 and 5
My fourth day of book week in Western Australia was another great day. I spent time with kids at South Coast Baptist School and then Frederick Irwin Anglican School, with a stop at beautiful Waikiki…
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WA Book Week – Day 3
I spent a lovely morning amongst the trees on a hill overlooking a lake at the Montessori School. There were some great artists in Years 4, 5 and 6. Here are a few of their…
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WA Book Week – Day 2
On my second day of Book Week in WA, I visited the Year 4s at All Saints College. I finished my session and was walking back through the grounds when I saw a student playing…
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WA Book Week – Day 1
This week, I travelled to Western Australia to spend Book Week in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Albany. My first day of Book Week was a tiring but extra rewarding one, where I visited two great schools…
