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BiographyHistory
Most Referenced Works
Personal Awards
- 2021 recipient Creative Victoria $25,000 Creative development of a graphic novel about a fence coming down both literally and figuratively between neighbours.
- 2021 honour award Australian Picture Book Illustrator Awards — Established Illustrator
- 2020 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships — Individuals and groups ($50,000)
Awards for Works
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y
Leaf-light
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2023
26209806
2023
single work
picture book
children's
'This beautiful graphic novel is a stand-alone companion to Landing with Wings by CBCA award-winning author Trace Balla. Join Miri on her quest to help a rescued baby emu find its feet in the world, and as she connects to her community in joyful and unexpected ways. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes a beautiful ode to working together to make the world a better place.
'Join Miri in her special spot, high up among the dappled leaf-light, and below with her neighbour Wingo, two joeys, a wombat and a baby emu!
'A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way - from one of Australia's most unique creative talents.' (Publication summary)
- 2024 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards — Griffith University Children’s Book Award
- 2024 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Books
- 2024 longlisted APA Book Design Awards — Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Sandra Nobes.
- 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Books
-
y
Leaf-light
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2023
26209806
2023
single work
picture book
children's
'This beautiful graphic novel is a stand-alone companion to Landing with Wings by CBCA award-winning author Trace Balla. Join Miri on her quest to help a rescued baby emu find its feet in the world, and as she connects to her community in joyful and unexpected ways. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes a beautiful ode to working together to make the world a better place.
'Join Miri in her special spot, high up among the dappled leaf-light, and below with her neighbour Wingo, two joeys, a wombat and a baby emu!
'A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way - from one of Australia's most unique creative talents.' (Publication summary)
- 2024 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards — Griffith University Children’s Book Award
- 2024 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Books
- 2024 longlisted APA Book Design Awards — Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book designed by Sandra Nobes.
- 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Books
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y
Landing with Wings
Crows Nest
:
Allen and Unwin
,
2020
18638673
2020
single work
picture book
children's
'A young girl's nature diary is a joyful journey of discovery. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes another celebration of the world around us.
'Miri's been on the move and now she's finding her feet, her freedom, her community and her home, treading lightly all the way.
'A story about spreading your wings and putting down roots in an ancient land.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- 2021 joint winner Comic Arts Awards of Australia — Bronze Ledger
- 2021 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Eight to 10 Years
- 2020 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Eight to 10 Years
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