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Kim Gamble
Illustrator |
n.a. |
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Scot Gardner |
EA |
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Susanne
Gervay |
MC,
EA |
| Alan
Gibbons |
EA |
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Libby
Gleeson |
EC,
MC, EA |
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Morris
Gleitzman |
MC,
EA |
| Jane
Godwin |
EC, MC, EA |
Peter
Gouldthorpe
Illustrator |
MC, EA, LA,
ADULT |
Bob Graham
Author & Illustrator |
EC, MC |
| Joan
Grant |
EC |
Armin
Greder
Illustrator |
n.a. |
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Mark
Greenwood
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EC, MC |
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Andy
Griffiths |
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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Kim Gamble has been drawing
and painting for as long as he can remember and
has become one of Australia's favourite illustrators
of children's books. He was born in Sydney in 1952
and now lives in a small country town in NSW. In
1988 he began illustrating for NSW School Magazine
and his first colour picture book The Magnificent
Nose and Other Marvels, written by Anna Fienberg
won the 1992 Children's Book of The Year Award for
Younger Readers. The author-illustrator partnership
between Kim Gamble and Anna Fienberg is one of the
most successful in children's book publishing. Kim
works full-time as an illustrator and regularly
conducts workshops in schools.
Kim received The Crichton Award for Children's Book
Illustration in 1992.
- The Magnificent Nose
and Other Marvels, 1991
Winner, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1992
Crichton Award 1992
- The Hottest Boy Who
Ever Lived, 1993
- Tashi, 1995
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1996
- The following Tashi
books have all been Notables in The CBCA
Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers:
- Tashi and the Giants, 1995
- Tashi and the Ghosts, 1996
- Tashi and the Genie, 1997
- Tashi and the Baba Yaga,
1998
- Minton
Goes Sailing,
1998
- Joseph, 2001
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers,
2002 Shortlist
- Horrendo's
Curse, 2002. Honour
Book CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers,
2003.
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(A selection)
- Titans! written
by Michael Stephens, 1992.
- Dear Fred,
written by Susanna Rodell, 1994.
- Bunyips Don't!
written by Sally Odgers. 1996.
- Come the Terrible
Tiger, written by Rosalind Price.
- Arabella,
written by Wendy Orr,
1998.
CBCA Notable Picture
Book.
- First Day,
written by Margaret Wild, 1998
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of
the Year, 1999
- Pog,
written by Lyn Lee, 2000
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year,
Early Childhood, 2001
- Sarindi
and the Lucky Bird, written
by Janine M. Fraser 2001.
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers,
2002 Shortlist
- A
Bee in Ben's Bonnet, written by Ferg
McKinnon, 2002.
CBCA Notable Book
2003.
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- Kim Gamble
author/illustrator sheet available
from Allen & Unwin
- The
Dromkeen Book of Australian Children's
Illustrators.
Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. p 48-49.
ISBN 1 86388 695 8
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Scot Gardner talks about the
relationships between boys, books and stories. 1
July 2004.
Pan Macmillan has published all
four of Scot's books since his first title in 2001.
Scot talks about his writing and his first two books.
A Pan Macmillan interview with
Scot about The Other Madonna.
PDF notes for all four of Scot's
current titles.
A brief biography and booking
information for school visits.
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Susanne Gervay writes realistic
fiction for children and young adults about topics
that have touched her or her family's life - divorce,
death, bullying, cancer, the search for identity,
multiculturalism. She also writes short stories
for adults. Her parents were Hungarian migrants
who settled in in Sydney where Susanne still lives.
Susanne's own website
is bright and inviting with interesting graphics
to entice children and teenagers to read about
her books. It includes a wealth of information
for students and teachers including background
to her books, interviews, writing tips for young
writers, reading notes, a teaching unit on bullying,
anti bullying strategies and articles about children's
and young adult literature of interest to teachers,
links, photographs, contact details and more...
- Next Stop the Moon,
1995
- Shadows of Olive
Trees, 1996
- Butterflies,
2001
- The
Cave, 2002
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- Jamie's a Hero,
1994
- Victoria's
a Star, 1996
- I
am Jack, 2000
- Super
Jack, 2003
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The HarperCollins
Publishers Australia website contains a
photograph, some interesting biographical information
about Susanne Gervay and brief information about
several of her books.
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UK author and teacher Alan Gibbons
writes page-turning, thought-provoking novels which
are especially popular with boys. His website provides
biographical information, details about his books,
an interview and an article about teaching writing.
(A
selection)
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Multi-award winning and
popular author for children and younger adolescents,
Libby Gleeson is especially recognised for her astute
portrayal of family and school relationships.
Her clearly set out website contains useful information
for young readers and teachers. Included are biographical
notes, books, a complete list of awards, answers
to frequently asked questions, links and an email
contact. Of particular interest to teachers are
two articles written by Libby:
The Great Bear vs The School Reader
English Years 7-10: A Parent and writer's perspective.
(A
selection)
- Big Dog, illustrated
by Armin Greder, 1991
- Where's Mum?
illustrated by Craig Smith, 1992
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1993
- The Princess
and the Perfect Dish
- The Great Bear,
illustrated by Armin Greder, 1999
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2000
Winner, Bologna Ragazzi Award in Fiction
for Infants Category 2000
- An
Ordinary Day, illustrated
by Armin Greder, 2001
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2002
- Shutting
the Chooks In,
Illustrated by Ann James, 2003
Shortlisted, CBCA
Picture Book of the Year, 2004
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2004
- Amy & Louis. CBCA
Book of the Year: Early Childhood,
2007
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(A selection)
- Skating on Sand,
1994
- Hannah
Plus One,
1996
Winner, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1997
- Queen of the
Universe, 1997
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year:
Younger Readers,1998
- Hannah
and the Tomorrow Room,
1999
Honour Book, CBCA
Book of the Year: Younger Readers, 2000
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- Eleanor, Elizabeth,
1984
Highly Commended, CBCA Book of the Year,
1985
- I am Susannah,
1987
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year, 1988
- Dodger, 1990
- Love Me, Love
Me Not, 1993
Shortlisted, CBC Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1994
- Refuge, 1998
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Morris Gleitzman is one of Australia's
most popular authors for children and teenagers
as is evident by his numerous Children's Choice
Awards. His books often combine humour with serious
issues and many have been published overseas. As
well as writing novels, Morris has written play
and filmscripts and newspaper and magazine columns.
He was born in England in 1953, immigrated to Australia
in 1969 and currently lives in Melbourne.
(A
selection)
- Misery Guts,
1990
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1991
- Worry Warts
(sequel to Misery Guts)
- Puppy Fat
(sequel to Misery Guts and Worry
Warts)
- Blabber Mouth, 1992
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1993
- Sticky Beak
(sequel to Blabber Mouth)
- The Other Facts
of Life (ABC Television series, The
Winners)
- Second Childhood
(ABC Television series, More Winners)
- Belly Flop
Cool Award, 1997
- Two Weeks with
the Queen
- Wicked! Parts
One to Six (with Paul Jennings)
- Toad
Rage, 1998
- Water Wings
- Boy
Overboard, 2002
Winner, inaugural Young Australian Readers'
Awards [YARA], 2002
- Teacher's
Pet, 2003
- Once,
2005
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
2006 Shortlist
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comprehensive information about Morris refer
to his website above.
Brief biographical details
and a list of Gleitzman's books published
by Penguin. Click
on the book titles to access teacher's Notes,
reviews and extracts.
Classroom activities based
on Morris Gleitzman for Middle Childhood developed
by Jennie Bales, Tasmania.
Author Spotlight.
Morris Gleitzman interview
conducted after the publication of Boy Overboard
in 2003.
'Seeking the Child Inside',
an article in The Age, 10 July 2004
by Jane Sullivan, after the publication of
Girl Overboard.
COLLINS, Paul. Meet
Australia's Authors and Illustrators. Book
2 D-G. South Yarra, Vic : Macmillan Education
Australlia, 2002. (Book People) p.
33-34.
ISBN 0 7329
6754 6
Includes and
author interview.
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Australian
author Jane Godwin lives in Melbourne. She was a
Senior Editor with Penguin Books before becoming
a writer. Her books for children and young teenagers
have received both critical and popular acclaim.
series
- Sebby, Stee, the Garbos
and Me, 1998 illustrated by Andrew
McLean
{Aussie Bites] NSW State Literary
Award 1999 Shortlist
- Poor Fish! 2000
[Aussie Nibbles]
- When Anna Slept Over.
Illustrated by Andrew McLean, 2001 [Aussie
Nibbles]
- Jessie & Mr Smith.
Illustrated by Ann James, 2003 [Aussie
Bites]
- The
Day I Turned Ten. Illustrated
by David Cox, 2004 [Aussie Bites]
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- The
Family Tree, 2003
Qld Premier's Literary Award - Children's
Book; WAYRBA Younger Readers Shortlist;
Family Award for Children's Books
- Minnie and the Super
Guys, 2004
- Falling from Grace,
2006
Notable CBCA Book of the Year, 2007
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Choose Godwin from side
menu.
Brief information about Jane's books and awards.
Click on Up Close and Personal to find
answers to commonly asked questions about
Jane.
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lives in Hobart, Tasmania. Well known for his
children’s picture book illustrations,
his work also appears in the After Dark series,
several adult non-fiction titles and a number
of public art commissions in Tasmania. His trompe
l’oeil murals adorn walls, alleys, restaurants
and hospitals in Hobart and beyond. They are
a source of delight for any who happen upon them
unexpectedly as well as for those who are able
to enjoy his art as part of their daily life.
Realistic in style, Gouldthorpe’s illustrations
are emotionally evocative and convey a strong
sense of place. His work has been shortlisted
in the Children’s Book Council of Australia
Awards four times, winning Picture Book of the
Year in 1994 for First Light,
a collaboration with Gary Crew.
(A selection)
- Jonah and the Manly
Ferry,
1984
- Don't Get
Burnt, or, The Great Australian Day
at the Beach, written by
Jack Bedson, 1986
- Walking
to School, poem
by Ethel Turner,
1988
- Grandad's
Gifts, text by Paul Jennings,
1992
Shortlist, CBCA Picture Book of the Year
1993
- Hist, poem
by C.J. Dennis, 1992
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the
Year: Younger Readers, 1993
- First Light,
written by Gary Crew, 1993
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1993; IBBY Honour Book 1994
- The Wonder Thing,
written by Libby Hathorn, 1995
- The Lost Diamonds of
Killiecrankie,
written by Gary Crew, 1995
- Norton's
Hut, written by John Marsden, 1998
- Pannikin
and Pinta, written by Colin Thiele,
2000
Shortlist, CBCA Book of the Year Younger
Readers, 2005
- Queenie
: One Elephant's Story, written
by Corinne Fenton, 2006
Honour Book Eve Pownall Award for Information
Books, 2007
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The Dromkeen
Book of Australian Children's Illustrators
Compiled by Susan Scobie.
Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. 'Peter
Gouldthorpe' p. 56-57 |
Contains background information,
list of illustrated works, including educational
texts and cover designs, exhibition list
and examples of his work.
Links to some recent articles
about Peter Gouldthorpe.
Contains brief biographical
information about Peter Gouldthorpe. Select
his name from the alphabetical list.
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Bob Graham,
popular picture book illustrator and author, was
born in Sydney in 1942. He studied drawing and painting,
after graduation went to the UK, returned to Sydney
in 1969 and began his career as an illustrator and
designer. Between 1983 and 1995 Bob lived in Melbourne
working as an illustrator for a publishing house.
He now lives in the UK and works on a monthly comic-strip
for a French magazine as well as continuing to produce
outstanding picture books.
Bob's picture books have won numerous awards in
Australia and overseas.
(A selection)
- First there was Frances,
1985
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1986
- Crusher is Coming,
1987
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1988
- Grandad's Magic,
1989
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year 1990
- Greetings from
Sandy Beach, 1990
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year
1991
- Rose Meets Mr
Wintergarten, 1992
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year
1993
Children's Peace Literature Award
- Zoltan the Magnificent,
1994
- Queenie the Bantam,
1997
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Buffy - An Adventure
Story, 1999
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year 2000
- Max, 2000
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Early Childhood, 2001
- "Let's
Get a Pup!" 2001
Winner, CBCA Book of the Year: Early
Childhood, 2002
- Jethro Byrde, Fairy
Child
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2003
- The
Adventures of Charlotte and Henry,
2004
- Tales from the
Waterhole, 2004. [Short
Stories]
Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year : Early
Childhood, 2005
- Oscar's
half Birthday, 2005
- The
Trouble with Dogs! 2007
Shortlisted CBCA Book
of the Year : Early Childhood, 2008
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Book of Australian Children's Illustrators
Compiled by Susan Scobie.
Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. p 176 'Bob
Graham' p. 58-61 |
Contains a useful biography,
booklist, information about his work as an
artist, 10 things you didn't know about Bob
Graham.
Contains brief biographical
information about Bob Graham. Select his name
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Joan Grant,
writer, teacher and historian lives in Melbourne,
Victoria. As well as writing for children and adults,
she teaches 'Contemporary Asia' at Monash University.
- The Australopedia:
How Australia Works After 200 Years of
Other People Living Here, 1988. Joan
Grant editor. Honour Book CBCA Book
of the Year Younger Readers, 1989.
- Cat
and Fish, illustrated
by Neil Curtis, 2003. CBCA Picture
Book of the Year, 2004 Shortlist.
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Children's Book Council of
Australia. Short List Information Book 2004.
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The Scholastic site contains
brief information about Armin Greder
The CBCA Queensland Branch
site contains a profile and photograph of Armin
Greder plus illustrations from and information about,
some of his picture books
Picture
book illustrator Armin Greder was born in Switzerland
and migrated to Brisbane, Australia in 1971. Armin
has worked as a graphic designer and currently lectures
tertiary art students, illustrating picture books
in between teaching and other interests. As a child
Armin spent a lot of time drawing in the back of
his exercise books when he should have been paying
attention in class. In books such as The Great
Bear and An Ordinary Day his art reflects
his European background. Charcoal often features
in his work.
Armin Greder and author Libby Gleeson have developed
a close collaboration producing several outstanding
picture books.
(A selection)
- Uncle David, written
by Libby Gleeson, 1992
- The Princess
and the Perfect Dish. Author Libby
Gleeson, 1995
- The Great Bear,
written by Libby Gleeson, 1999
Winner, Bologna Ragazzi Award
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2000
- An Ordinary Day,
written by Libby Gleeson, 2001
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2002
- The
Island, 2007
Shortlisted, CBCA
Picture Book of the Year, 2008
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Interesting information especially
about Greder's art techniques is found in:
- The Dromkeen Book of
Australian Children's Illustrators.
Sydney : Scholastic, 1997. p 62-63.
ISBN 1 86388 695 8
Note that the above text was used as a
source for background information on Greder.
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Western Australian Mark Greenwood,
internationally renowned author and musician,
lives in Fremantle with his wife Frané
Lessac. His recent book Moondyne
Joe, illustrated by Frané is
shortlisted for the WA Premier's Awards, 2002
(Children's Books).
The Artbeat site above contains
interesting information about Mark, his books and
his music
(A selection)
Showcasing Western
Australia: Authors and Illustrators for Young People,
available in pdf format on the CBCA (WA)
site also contains
background information about Mark and his work.
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A fun site with bibliographic
information about the author; his publications;
stories; a jokes, quizzes and pranks section and
resources for teachers and budding writers.
- Just Tricking!
- Just Annoying!
- Just Stupid!
- Just Crazy!
- Just Disgusting!
- The Day My Bum Went
Psycho
- Swinging on the
Clothesline
- Rubbish Bins
in Space
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