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Bruce
Whatley
Author & Illustrator |
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Margaret
Wild |
EC,
MC, EA, LA |
| Carole
Wilkinson |
MC, EA |
| Jacqueline
Wilson |
EC, MC, EA |
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Tim
Winton |
EC,
MC, EA, LA, ADULT |
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Dianne
Wolfer |
MC, EA, LA |
Steven
Woolman
Author & Illustrator |
MC, EA |
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indicates readership
levels for author's fiction works:
- EC Early Childhood = Kindergarten -
Yr 3
- MC Middle Childhood = Yrs 3 - 7
- EA Early Adolescence = Yrs 7 - 10
- YA Late Adolescence/Young Adulthood
= Yrs 10 - 12
- ADULT
NOTE: No levels are assigned to illustrators.
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Popular author and illustrator,
Bruce Whatley was born in the United Kingdom, immigrated
to Australia as a child with his parents, moved
back to the UK for a while to study and work, worked
for a time in the US and now lives in NSW with his
wife Rosie Smith, who has co-authored several of
his titles.
Bruce is inspired by his family, with his Boxer
dog featuring in several of his picture books. He
uses a variety of illustration medium including
gouache, pen and ink, and watercolour. His style
is humourous and imaginative; his aim is to entertain
and surprise the reader.
The interview on the HarperCollins
site and the references below provide insight into
this talented author/illustrator.
(A
selection)
- The Ugliest Dog
in the World, 1992
CBCA Notable Picture Book, 1993
- I Wanna be Famous,
1993
- Looking for Crabs,
1992
Short listed CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1993
- That Magnetic Dog,
1994
- Whatley's Quest,
1994. Written by Bruce Whatley & Rosie
Smith. Illustrated by Bruce Whatley.
- Detective Donut
and the Wild Goose Chase, 1997.
Written by Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith.
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley.
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Little White Dogs
Can't Jump, 2001. Written by
Bruce Whatley & Rosie Smith. Illustrated
by Bruce Whatley.
- Wait! No Paint!
2002
- The Diary of a
Wombat. Written by Jackie French,
2002
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year 2003
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 Watson,
Victor. The Cambridge Guide to Children's
Books in English, 2001. p. 750
ISBN 0 521 55064 5
The
Dromkeen Book of Australian Children's Illustrators.
Compiled by Susan Scobie, 1997. p. 153-154.
ISBN 1 86388 695 8
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Award-winning author, Margaret
Wild was born in South Africa in 1948 and moved
to Australia in 1973. She has been a journalist
and now works as an editor and writer in Sydney.
She has written many memorable picture books which
have been illustrated by a diversity of Australia's
best illustrators.
Her books are usually multi-layered, often poignant,
humorous; and the language is always enriching and
full of meaning.
(A selection)
- There's a Sea In My
Bedroom, illustrated by Jane Tanner,
1984
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1985
- Mr Nick's Knitting,
illustrated by Dee Huxley, 1988
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1989
- The Very Best
of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas,
1989
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1990
- Let the Celebrations
Begin, illustrated by Julie Vivas,
1991
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1992
- Old Pig,
illustrated by Ron Brooks, 1995
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1996
- Big Cat Dreaming,
illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- The Midnight
Gang, illustrated by Ann James, 1996
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- Bim Bam Boom! illustrated
by Wayne Harris, 1998
Notable Australian Picture Book of the
Year.
- First Day,
illustrated by Kim Gamble, 1998
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1999
- Miss Lily's Fabulous
Pink Feather Boa, illustrated by Kerry
Argent, 1997
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Tom Goes to Kindergarten,
illustrated by David Legge, 1999
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1999
- Nighty Night! illustrated
by Kerry Argent, 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2001
- The Pocket Dogs,
illustrated by Stephen Michael King, 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2001
- Fox, illustrated
by Ron Brooks, 2000
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2001
- Chatterbox, illustrated by Deborah
Niland.
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year :
Early Childhood, 2007
- Woolvs
in the Sitee, illustrated by
Anne Spudvilas
Honour Book CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2007
- Lucy
Goosey, illustrated by Ann James,
2007
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2008
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- Jinx, 2001
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 2002
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- Kid's Best Australian
Books for Children and Young Adults 1996-2000
Newtown, NSW : PETA, 2000. 208 p.
ISBN 1 8756 22 365
- Lees, Stella and Macintyre,
Pam
The Oxford Companion to Australian
Children's Literature
Melbourne ; Oxford University Press Australia,
1993. p 448-449.
ISBN 0 19 553284 8
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Carole Wilkinson
acclaimed author of fiction and nonfiction, including
novels, short stories and television scripts did
not begin writing until she was 40. Her fascination
with history and research is evident in her popular
Ramose series and Black Snake: the Daring
of Ned Kelly.
Her attractive website contains
a biography, chronological list of publications,
research and writing section (includes bibliographies
for the Ramose series and Dragonkeeper),
information about her books, news and a contact
facility.
- Ramose: Wrath of Ra,
2002
- Ramose and the Tomb
Robbers, 2002
- Ramose: Sting of the
Scorpion, 2001
- Ramose Prince in Exile,
2000
- Dragonkeeper,
2003
CBCA Book of the Year : Younger
Readers, 2004
- Garden
of the Purple Dragon, 2005
- Dragon
Moon, 2007
Shortlist CBCA Book of the Year : Younger
Readers, 2008
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[A
Selection]
- Fire in the Belly: The
Inside Story of the Modern Olympics,
2004
- Black Snake: The
Daring of Ned Kelly, 2002
Honour Book,
CBCA Eve Pownall Award, 2003
- Ned
Kelly's Jerilderie Letter, illustrated
by Dean Jones, 2007
Shortlisted CBCA
Eve Pownall Award, 2008
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Short biographical information.
Information about writing
Black Snake.
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Popular
and award-winning British author Jacqueline Wilson
is the Children's Laureate for 2005-2007.
She was also awarded an OBE in 2002 for services
to literacy in schools. Jacqueline has sold millions
of books and has been translated into more than
thirty languages. Her stories aimed at readers in
middle childhood are written with humour and sensitivity
and capture the life and problems of children in
contemporary society. Some titles can be enjoyed
by younger readers if read aloud and others dealing
with more serious issues will engage young teenagers,
particularly girls.
- The Illustrated Mum.
British Children's Book of the Year
1999; Guardian Children's Fiction Award
2000.
- Double Act.
Smarties Prize; Carnegie Medal Highly
Commended.
- Girls in Tears.
British Children's Book of the Year,
2003
- Best Friends.
Doncaster Children's Book Award 2004.
- Midnight
- Lola Rose
- Girls Out late
- The Worry Website
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The Booktrust Children's Laurate
site contains a biography of Jacqueline, a list
of some of her books, reviews and information about
the Laureate Award.
The Jacqueline Wilson section
on the Kids at Random House site contains biographical
information, booklist, extracts from current titles,
fan club, answers to 50 questions about Jacqueline,
and links.
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Tim Winton, one of Western Australia's
most popular and well-known authors, writes novels,
short stories, and non-fiction for both adults and
children. At the age of ten, Tim decided on writing
as a career and had work published as a teenager.
He won The Australian/Vogel Prize in 1981
for his first novel, An Open Swimmer. Since
then, he has won The Miles Franklin Award for Shallows,
1984, Cloudstreet, 1991, and Dirt Music,
2002 and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for
The Riders and Dirt Music.
Lockie Leonard Legend, a novel for teenagers,
was an Honour Book in the Australian Children's
Book Awards for Older Readers in 1998. Tim's work
has been adapted for stage, screen and radio and
translated into twelve languages. His writing evokes
a strong sense of place and is perceptive and witty.
The Pan Macmillan site above contains a biography,
useful information about Tim's books, a letter from
Tim, email contact and a link to an interview on
the Literary Liasons site.
The Larrikin Literature page below, developed
by Perry Middlemiss also contains useful information
for teachers and older students.
- The Bugalugs Bum Thief,
1991
- The Deep,
illustrated by Karen Louise, 1998 [Picture
Book]
- Blueback
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- Lockie Leonard, Human
Torpedo, 1990
- Lockie Leonard,
Scumbuster, 1993
- Lockie Leonard,
Legend, 1997
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1998
NOTE: It was
announced in August 2005 that the Lockie
Leonard books are to be made into
a television series.
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- Cloudstreet,
1991. Miles
Franklin Award, 1992
- Land's Edge, 1997
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Western Australian author and
teacher Dianne Wolfer, has written young adult novels,
short stories for children and adults, books for
reading series, poems and book reviews.
Visit her clearly set-out and attractive website,
which includes a biography and interesting facts
about Dianne, a list of her writing, some teaching
ideas to support her novels, reviews, photographs,
contact details, news, and links to other sites.
- Photographs in
the Mud, 2005.
Illustrated by Brian
Harrison-Lever
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Steven Woolman, illustrator,
graphic designer and author of children's books
was born and still lives in Adelaide. After completing
university he worked for a publisher as a designer
and illustrator of educational books. He now works
full time as an illustrator and lately also as an
author from his home.
Steven works in a variety of media and has produced
a number of award-winning an notable picture books.
He especially enjoys illustrating science-fiction,
horror and 'twisted' tales as is reflected in his
ability to evoke the sinister in books such as The
Watertower, Caleb and Dreamwalker.
A short biography is also found on the Scholastic
site below.
(A selection)
- Peter and the Polar
Bear, written by Elizabeth Best, 1993
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1994
- The Watertower,
written by Gary Crew, 1994
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1995
- The Lighthouse,
written by Dyan Blacklock, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
- Dreamwalker,
written by Isobelle Carmody, 2001
- Wildheart, written
by Isobelle Carmody, 2002
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- The Dromkeen Book of
Australian Children's Illustrators
Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. p 160.
ISBN 1 86388 695 8
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The Adelaide City Library
site below also contains useful information about
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