Paul Seden Paul Seden i(7610746 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Paul Seden has a background working with children and young adults in Darwin and throughout remote communities in the Northern Territory.

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y separately published work icon The Shop Train Broome : Magabala Books , 2022 24486569 2022 single work picture book children's

'Every week, Rosie and her mother drive down the bumpy dirt road and across the rocky riverbed to visit the 'Shop Train'.

'The Shop Train was inspired by the Tea and Sugar train that began operating in 1917 to provide supplies and services for railworkers and people living in remote communities between Port Augusta in South Australia and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

'The Shop Train is a heartwarming story about Rosie and her mum, and the rickety journey in their old car to pick up stores from the shop train. The train carried everything they needed, and was an exciting time for all who lived near its tracks. Rosie and her mum slowly wind their way through Wonghi country, on its dusty tracks and never-ending horizon, until they reach the train, brimming with activity and treasures from other places.

'Paul Seden's evocative illustrations effortlessly capture a bygone era, rendering the past with a deep sense of nostalgia, whilst capturing its uncluttered beauty. The Shop Train was inspired by similar journeys author Josie Wowolla Boyle took as a young girl. It was these journeys that left unforgettable memories on Josie, no matter how young or old she may have been.'  (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Five to 8 Years
y separately published work icon Molly the Pirate Broome : Magabala Books , 2017 11477973 2017 single work picture book children's

'Young Molly’s imagination knows no bounds when she transforms her Australian backyard into an adventure playground on the high seas. Molly conjures up a pirate ship on her inland horizon and takes her loyal cat and dog along for the ride as she rows across the choppy ocean to the unsuspecting pirates. On board, she meets a feisty crew of salty buccaneers who look suspiciously like her own farmyard chickens. They are no match for Molly’s daring exploits as she walks the plank, dances jolly jigs, scrambles up the rigging (or is that a clothesline?) and steers the ship like a true seafaring adventurer.' (Publication summary)

2018 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Five to 8 Years
2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon Say Yes : A Story of Friendship, Fairness and a Vote for Hope Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11231629 2017 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'A story about how the events surrounding the historic 1967 Referendum played out in the everyday lives of two young girls.

'Once there were two little girls who were best friends. They did everything together. As they got older they weren't allowed to do the same things anymore. Because they looked different. Because of the law.

'This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law ... and how the Australian people said YES.' (Publication summary)

2017 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Indigenous Children
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