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Leigh Hedstrom Leigh Hedstrom i(6126533 works by)
Gender: Female
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Leigh Hedstrom, is a self-employed illustrator based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of media for numerous clients - specialising in the creation of appealing characters for print, product and screen.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Drum Roll Please, It's Stevie Louise Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2021 21258860 2021 single work picture book children's

'A delightfully funny and deeply relatable junior fiction story from one of Australia's most loved multi-media stars.

'Hi there. My name is Stevie. NOT Steven. I mean, you can call me Steven if you MUST, literally everyone does... including my own mum.

'But my ACTUAL name is Stevie Louise Mason. I'm twelve years old. I love reading, and watching musicals, TV and films. I like English, HATE Maths and I LOVE acting. And today, I am going to ask the Brooke Street kids the Most Important Question of their lives!

'Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever.

'Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie's plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on. After all, Stevie is a professional.

'A gloriously warm, funny and relatable story from much-loved comedian, writer, radio announcer and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy.'

2023 shortlisted Russell Prize for Humour Writing Humour Writing for Young People Award
y separately published work icon Emily Eases Her Wheezes Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2014 7675770 2014 single work picture book children's

'If Emily tries to play basketball, she ends up puffing. What can you do when asthma stops you from playing with your friends? Join Emily and her friends as they find a way she can join in on the fun.' (Publication summary)

2015 Recommended Australian Family Therapists' Award for Children's Literature
y separately published work icon When I See Grandma Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2014 6358134 2014 single work picture book children's

'A young girl visits her Grandma and 'brightens her dreams' whilst her little brother charms the nursing home residents with his playful antics.

'This is a joyful and poignant celebration of life and love with vibrant illustrations of present day and yesteryear.

'A delightful insight into the transforming power of children and love to enjoy with your kids, grandkids or great-grandkids. Share the romance of the past with the kids this Valentine's day!' (Publisher's blurb)

2014 winner CALEB Prize Children's
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