Maree Coote Maree Coote i(A100522 works by)
Gender: Female
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Maree Coote is a writer, designer, illustrator, and photographer. Her many creative passions converge in her sense of place and history, and she brings this to life through stunningly visual books for a range of audiences. She is the author of two gold award winning histories The Melbourne Book and The Art of Being Melbourne, and is author and illustrator of eight children's picture books, including The Gum Queen, Spellbound, Alphabet City Zoo, and The Black Pot Belly.

In 2017, Coote's Spellbound: Making Pictures with the A-B-C was shortlisted for the CBCA's Eve Pownall Award for Information Books.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2017 special commendation Bologna Ragazzi Award For Spellbound - Making Pictures With The ABC.

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Azaria : A True History Melbourne : Melbournestyle Books , 2020 18081707 2020 single work picture book children's

'A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explores the collision of wilderness and civilisation, explains a famous miscarriage of justice, and examines the role of the media in history-telling, in an appropriate manner for children.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2021 shortlisted Book Links Award for Historical Fiction
2021 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Azaria : A True History Melbourne : Melbournestyle Books , 2020 18081707 2020 single work picture book children's

'A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explores the collision of wilderness and civilisation, explains a famous miscarriage of justice, and examines the role of the media in history-telling, in an appropriate manner for children.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2021 shortlisted Book Links Award for Historical Fiction
2021 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Andy Web : Artist South Melbourne : Melbournestyle Books , 2017 10293609 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Andy Web studied Art at the National Gallery. It was his dream to exhibit there one day. This delightful book tells the story of Andy Web, a tiny, talented spider who loves to draw and is determined to make it big. But there is one creative skill he cannot master... Colour! How will he ever achieve his dream? Join Andy, the original artist-in-residence, as he gets up close and personal with the great masters to learn all he can about art. This charming tale of creative fulfillment through passion and ingenuity is centred around the journey of a lovable character. Delivered with humour and unique illustrations, it offers a gentle introduction to Art Practice and Art Appreciation. Includes teachers notes.' (Publication Summary)

2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book of the Year
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