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Hello - and welcome to my website!
I write books for children and older readers. From picture books to novels, my books explore the themes that matter; like life, love, freedom, adventure and belonging. Take a look around. I'd love to share my stories with you and the young people in your world. |
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NEWS: One Potoroo: a story of survival wins another award!
Published in August 2021 by CSIRO Publishing, One Potoroo was recently awarded a Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, Whitley Book Award! The picture book received a Certificate of Commendation, judged to be the 'Best Book' in the 'Children's Conversation Awareness' category. |
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Out Now: Dust Makers: short stories considering our impact
In this exciting collection of short stories, Penny Jaye and R. A. Stephens challenge Australia’s YA authors to tackle themes of sustainability, caring for the environment, and the legacy we leave for one another. The resulting thirteen stories are a range of historical fiction and dystopian adventure, sci-fi settings and contemporary feels – guaranteed to leave you thinking about the impact of humanity and the difference our actions could make.
Who are we when the stakes are our survival, and the change makers might be us? |
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School visits? Author talks? Writing workshops?
Yes, I can do that! Author visits and presentations are some of my favourite things about being a writer. However, because of my current writing and research commitments, I have limited availability for bookings in 2024. If you are interested in having me speak, please click the link below to learn more. |
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