About Me
Me
I am an award-winning Author and experienced Primary School Teacher who lives on Wiradjuri country, on the outskirts of Albury, NSW, with my husband, two children.
My favourite pastimes include reading, writing, bushwalking and listening to music, and I often try to do all of them at once!
Through my teaching and writing, I hope to encourage children to tune into their sense of wonder and find joy in the world around them.
Books in Homes®
I am a Role Model for Books in Homes®.
Books in Homes® is a charitable foundation that provides books-of-choice to children living in remote, disadvantaged and low socio-economic circumstances, ensuring crucial early literacy engagement and the development of reading skills needed for lifelong achievement.
Role Models volunteer to inspire young readers on the Books in Homes® Program by either attending live Book Giving Assemblies or participating in virtual Book Giving Assemblies across Australia.
Find out more here.
SCBWI Membership
I am a member of SCBWI Australia East.
The Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. SCBWI are a global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature.
Write Around the Murray (WAM)
I am honoured to be a member of the Write Around the Murray committee in 2025.
WAM Festival Director, Aimee Chan is doing an incredible job of putting together the 2025 WAM program. Stay tuned to find out which celebrated authors, illustrators and creatives will be joining us at WAM this year.