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Dr Sally Murphy is an author of over 50 children’s books and lecturer in Literacy at Curtin University. Her life’s goal is to write for, read with and speak to as many people as possible, and spread a passion for reading and writing to children and adults worldwide.
In 2022 Sally was awarded an OAM - Medal of the Order of Australia - in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for her contributions to children’s literature and education.
And now she is here, on Modern Classic Wildcard!
www.sallymurphy.com.au
Instagram: @sallymurphyauthor
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Susan Joy Lu is an Artist, Author and Illustrator. Originally from Belfast (Northern Ireland), she now lives in Perth (Western Australia) where she spends her days creating nostalgic and colourful illustrations, full of joy. ‘Nanna Croccles’ was her wonderful debut picture book as both Author and Illustrator, closely followed by What Can I get For Mother’s Day written by Renae Hayward.
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