Cirrus@Austlit

'A shiver of anticipation accompanies the moment I open a book penned by Susanne Gervay. the multi-award-winning author and champion of Australian children's literature transports readers on journeys into powerful stories of social injustice, human rights and coming-of-age. Her work has resulted in an award of the Order of Australia for children's literature and the Lifetime Social Justice Award. (Introduction)

'Eliza Henry-Jones always knew that writing would be a big part of her life. After all, crafting a novel-length manuscript every year since she was fourteen is a sure sign of a dedicated writer.' (Introduction)

'Introducing children to a range of literature that both mirrors their own life and provides a window into the diverse worlds of others is a vital ingredient to the development of sense of self and empathy.' (Introduction)