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N. A. Bourke N. A. Bourke i(A64521 works by) (a.k.a. Nike Bourke)
Also writes as: Nicole Bourke ; Nike Sulway
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Bourke has acted as a literary judge for the QLD Premier's Literary Awards, and The James Tiptree Award. She has a PhD from Griffith University, has lectured and supervised creative writing students. She runs Olvar Wood Writers Retreat with Inga Simpson.

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon What the Sky Knows St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2005 Z1191703 2005 single work picture book children's 'This stunning picture book invites the reader to fly with birds and angels, float with clouds and balloons, to change colours, blow breezes and stir up storms.

What the Sky Knows challenges the traditional way of reading picture and text. Stella Danalis has used visual tricks and jokes in a very contemporary manner which will immediately engage young readers. The illustrations are bright and vivacious, and like the text, full of imagination, curiosity and wonder. They make a strong initial impact through bold images and good use of primary colours. The variety of shades, patterns and textures, which are skillfully embedded within the pictures, create a collage effect. This additional detail contributes to the richness of the picture book and its ability to engage the reader.

Follow a dreamer's journey through the vibrant landscapes of a child's world.' (Publisher's blurb)
2006 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Picture Book of the Year
2006 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Book of the Year: Early Childhood
y separately published work icon The Bone Flute St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2001 Z917116 2001 single work novel
2000 winner Queensland Premier's Literary Awards Best Manuscript from an Emerging Queensland Author
2000 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards Best Manuscript of an Emerging Queensland Author
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