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'Fiona Burrows has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature, and she recently completed her PhD thesis titled “Words of Shape and Shade: Synaesthesia in the Poetry and Poetics of the Early Twentieth Century”. She has taught creative and critical writing at undergraduate level, and has worked as an Academic Adviser at The University of Western Australia.' (http://www.writreview.com.au/out-the-back-by-fiona-burrows.html )

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y separately published work icon The Friendly Games Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2020 18883670 2020 single work picture book children's

'In 1956 Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Student John Wing was so proud of his country, one of the friendliest places on earth. But when world tensions dominated the news, John wrote an urgent letter suggesting how to change the Closing Ceremony to bring all nations together as one.

'Based on the incredible true story of how one child’s determination can change the way we see the world.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2021 shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award
2021 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's History Prize New South Wales History Prize — Young People's History Prize
y separately published work icon Twelve Days of Kindness Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2019 16795772 2019 single work picture book children's

'One little girl realises that a girl in her class is struggling to make friends. With the help of their football coach they come up with a plan. Can their school football team bring them together, and expand their friendship group?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2021 shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award
2021 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award — Picture Books
y separately published work icon Violet & Nothing Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2019 15637873 2019 single work picture book children's

'What is nothing? Where is nothing? Is it real? And if nothing is real, is anything real? A thought-provoking picture book for curious kids.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2019 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
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