James Moloney
Congratulations to James Moloney for his book "Lost Property" being recognised as an Honour Book in the 2006 CBCA Book of the Year - Older Readers category.
James Moloney has lived most of his life in Queensland. He was a teacher and a teacher librarian for many years but now writes full time in a shed tucked away in the back yard of his home in Brisbane. In recent years he has written fantasy and high adventure for younger readers, but his passion remains the Young Adult novels for which he is best known.
James enjoys visiting schools either to give talks about his books and writing in general or work directly with students in workshops. He has a range of workshop activities and challenges which he tailors to age groups from Yr 4 to 12. He sees his purpose in such visits as to inspire self-expression through the written word and to develop the skills that empower student to do so.
Major Awards:
- CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers - A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove won CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers - Swashbuckler
- Victorian Premier's Prize - Touch Me
- UNESCO Prize for Literature Promoting Peace and Tolerance (Commended) – Angela
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