Born: Established: 1968 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender:
Female
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Most Referenced Works
Personal Awards
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2019
recipient
Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships
Literature Arts Projects For Individuals and Groups $25,000.00
- 2014 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships New Work - Established Writers 14-15 Fiction
- 2006 Australia Council Literature Board Grants — Grants for Established Writers $30,000 for young adult literature writing
Awards for Works
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The House on Pleasant Street
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2022
24794152
2022
single work
single work
picture book
children's
'A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna. Perfect for Halloween reading!
'Alby and his family are new on Pleasant Street. Their house is perfect, with a great tree to climb, and a pool. Their pet, Delia, is still in training, but she's settling in just fine.
'And tonight is Halloween - Alby's favourite night of the year - so ANYTHING could happen…
'A hilarious story about family and friendship, and what happens when trick-or-treating doesn't go to plan.' (Publication summary)
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y
The House on Pleasant Street
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2022
24794152
2022
single work
single work
picture book
children's
'A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna. Perfect for Halloween reading!
'Alby and his family are new on Pleasant Street. Their house is perfect, with a great tree to climb, and a pool. Their pet, Delia, is still in training, but she's settling in just fine.
'And tonight is Halloween - Alby's favourite night of the year - so ANYTHING could happen…
'A hilarious story about family and friendship, and what happens when trick-or-treating doesn't go to plan.' (Publication summary)
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y
When You're Older
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2022
23585797
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother's hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother - when he's older. A triumph of illustration and storytelling.
'Baby brother, I can't wait until you're older.
Just imagine the adventures that lie ahead...
'An exquisitely illustrated and deeply joyful celebration of the bond between brothers. Join them as they explore the far reaches of this wild and amazing world, side by side every step of the way. From two highly acclaimed and award-winning creators.' (Publication summary)
- 2023 longlisted APA Book Design Awards — Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Sandra Nobes.
- 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Book
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