A mix of kids’ fiction and non-fiction pieces I’ve had published in magazines and anthologies:
The Accidental Mouse, a contemporary, magical story about a girl who accidentally turns her annoying little brother into a mouse then realises she misses him. Illustrated by Kruti Desai and published in Youkie magazine.
Lucky Cat, a sensory and descriptive story about a street cat taken to a fancy foreign city, who just wants to be home where he belongs. Illustrated by Tohby Riddle, also the cover story. Published in Orbit by The School Magazine, aimed at readers aged 10-11.
Princess Paloma and the Pea Challenge, a fractured fairytale and feminist retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Illustrated by Queenie Chan and published in Countdown by The School Magazine, aimed at readers aged 7-9.
Molly Steer, Straw-free Pioneer, a non-fiction piece about an Australian primary school girl making environmental change, by kicking off a straw-free movement to prevent plastic pollution. Illustrated by Anna Bron and published in Countdown by The School Magazine.
Quokkas: The Happiest Animals! a short non-fiction piece sharing animal facts for the publication’s Year 1 audience. Published in Launchpad by The School Magazine.
Kate, Liz and Nat’s Epic Picnic, an absurdist play co-written with Kate Simpson and Nat Amoore as team One More Page podcast, about a picnic on the moon and space puppies. Published in Old Words, New Worlds, Other Worlds, a non-profit anthology for primary schoolers compiled by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA).