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Learn More About Isobelle Carmody

Isobelle Carmody is an Australian writer of science fiction, fantasy, children's literature, and young adult literature. Isobelle Carmody began the first novel of her highly acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles while she was still in high school.

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Learn About Catherine Jinks

Catherine Jinks is an Australian writer of fiction books for all age groups. She has won many awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Aurealis Award for science fiction, and various other honours.

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Learn more about Margo Lanagan

Margo Lanagan is an Australian writer of short stories and young adult fiction. Her collections of short stories have garnered many awards, nominations and shortlistings.

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Learn about John Marsden

John Marsden is an Australian writer and school principal. While working as a teacher, Marsden had his first book, So Much to Tell You, published in 1987. Since then, he has written or edited over 40 books and has sold over 5 million books throughout the world.

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Learn About James Moloney

James "Jim" Moloney is an Australian children's author. A prolific writer whose books span an age range from seven- to seventeen-year-olds, he is best known for his young adult novels. He has been nominated and won awards for his books in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

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Learn About Jaclyn Moriarty

Jaclyn Moriarty is an Australian novelist, most known for her young adult literature. She is a recipient of the Davitt Award and the Aurealis Award for best children's fiction.

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Learn About Michael Pryor

Michael Pryor is one of Australia’s premier science fiction and fantasy authors. He has more than a million words in print, publishing more than 35 books and over 50 short stories. Michael has been shortlisted seven times for the Aurealis Awards and seven of his books have been CBCA Notable Books.

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Learn About Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak is an Australian writer with Austrian and German roots. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels which became international bestsellers.