Born: Established: 1969 ;
Gender:
Female
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BiographyHistory
Most Referenced Works
Personal Awards
- 2014 recipient May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Fellowship
Awards for Works
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Peregrines in the City
Fitzroy
:
Wild Dog Books
,
2022
24688491
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'Look up.
'There is wildness right in the heart of the city. High on the ledges of the tallest buildings, the peregrine and ticerel come to lay their eggs.
'The compelling story of these fierce, beautiful birds' (Publication summary)
- 2023 commended Whitley Awards — Urban Zoology for Children
- 2023 shortlisted Educational Publishing Awards Australia — Primary — Educational Picture Book
- 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
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y
You Matter
Fitzroy
:
Wild Dog Books
,
2022
23669242
2022
single work
children's fiction
children's
'You Matter - Be Your Own Best Friend will show you simple things you can do to help yourself feel better.
'It’s fun to use, easy to do, and you just might find it becomes your second-best friend.' (Publication summary)
- 2022 shortlisted Educational Publishing Awards Australia — Primary — Primary educational picture book
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y
Sharing
Broome
:
Magabala Books
,
2021
23071627
2021
single work
picture book
children's
'When we share, there is plenty for all.
'A tender, thoughtful story with a gentle reminder of all the ways sharing makes us stronger.
'Sharing is book three in the award-winning Our Place series (Respect 2020, Family 2020) that introduces children to First Nations philosophies that are dear to Aunty Fay’s heart. Each book is a powerful educational tool, with exquisite illustrations.
'Written with tenderness and clarity, Sharing is illustrated by award-winning creator Leanne Mulgo Watson (Cooee Mittigar 2019).'
- 2022 joint winner The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Picture Fiction
- 2022 joint winner The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Karajia Award
- 2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Early Childhood
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