Phil Lesnie Phil Lesnie i(6982094 works by)
Gender: Male
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y separately published work icon Where? Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 24067512 2022 single work picture book children's

''Where are you from?' they say.
What they mean is,
'Why is your skin that colour?'
'Why does your hair look like that?'

I am from the mountains,
The seas and the sky.
I am from children of millions of years,
A timeline of humanity.
I am from this planet
And all others.

'A heartfelt picture book that challenges racism from an exciting new voice that is both a cry of pain and a demonstration of inner strength, which takes us on an intergalactic journey past collapsing stars and glowing nebulae to remind us not of our differences but of our shared humanity.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book
y separately published work icon The Curiosities Sydney : Lothian , 2021 21521041 2021 single work picture book children's

'Miro sees the world differently from everyone else, thanks to the Curiosities - strange little creatures that nestle on his shoulder, whisper in his ear, and show him a different way of seeing the world. Most of the time, no one else notices. But sometimes, the Curiosities make him stand out, in ways that can be good but are occasionally confusing and scary. Miro learns to live with and control his Curiosities, and gradually starts to see that they are a kind of gift.

'A lyrical and moving story inspired by the people who see the world differently - and make it more wondrous. With themes of creativity, curiosity and neurodivergence, this is an essential book for every home, school and library.' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Five to 8 Years
2021 winner Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel
2021 finalist Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division
2022 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Children's Picture Book of the Year
y separately published work icon A Boy And A Ball Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 18929398 2020 single work picture book children's

'The cloudless sky suddenly roared like thunder. Shadows, swift and frightening, descended. The boys brother grabbed him by the arm. Run, quickly, But my ball. Leave it. From the Prime Ministers Literary Award-shortlisted creators of Feathers, comes this compassionate tale of a familys search for a safe place to call home.' (Publication summary)

2021 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Sarah Mitchell
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