Darwin-based Nick Bland grew up on a farm and, later, in the bush in Victoria . His time working in a bookshop allowed him to read a wide range of picture books while shaping his own storytelling and illustrative style.
In addition to writing, Bland has worked as a guardian for 'aboriginal boys from around Northern Australia who are boarding in Darwin'.
Source: Scholastic website, http://www.scholastic.com.au/
Sighted: 23/06/2010