Mark Wilson Mark Wilson i(A59945 works by) (a.k.a. Mark L. Wilson)
Born: Established: 1949 ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Wilson is a Melbourne-based artist who has illustrated a number of educational and trade children's books, particularly for Lothian and Penguin. Born and raised in Brunswick, Victoria, Wilson studied art after leaving school, and then completed two years of National Service. He later studied for a Diploma of Education and worked as a drummer in a rock band. He became a designer and illustrator for The Education Magazine and Pursuit Magazine. He started to freelance as an illustrator in 1981, and illustrated his first picture book, Drenched, soon after. He has been strongly involved with wildlife conservation movements.

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y separately published work icon Caroline Kew East : Windy Hollow , 2023 26219378 2023 single work single work biography picture book children's

Caroline is the true story of Caroline Chisholm. All who went before her did their part in helping shape Australia into a confident, progressive and vibrant society. But when Caroline arrived in Australia, she thrived on the challenges facing her to help the many orphans, migrants and destitute girls she found living on the streets of Sydney.

'Mark Wilson’s book gives the reader an insight into her life of service which was evident from when she was a young girl. He traces her life from childhood through to adulthood, retelling her story for young readers' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Votes for Women! : The Story of Nellie, Rose and Mary Sydney : Lothian , 2022 24411256 2022 single work picture book children's

'From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia - inspired by real people and historical events

'In 1890, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter, Nellie, two strong-willed and determined women, began writing letters and attending meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in their home city of Adelaide. They soon found themselves part of a movement that would change the lives of women everywhere. Through their friendship with the famous female suffragist Mary Lee, they petitioned politicians and lawmakers - and in 1896 they became the first women in Australia to vote in an election. Votes for Women! tells their story.'  (Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Votes for Women! : The Story of Nellie, Rose and Mary Sydney : Lothian , 2022 24411256 2022 single work picture book children's

'From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia - inspired by real people and historical events

'In 1890, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter, Nellie, two strong-willed and determined women, began writing letters and attending meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in their home city of Adelaide. They soon found themselves part of a movement that would change the lives of women everywhere. Through their friendship with the famous female suffragist Mary Lee, they petitioned politicians and lawmakers - and in 1896 they became the first women in Australia to vote in an election. Votes for Women! tells their story.'  (Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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