Summary
Jevita Nilson is a Perth based children's author who writes uplifting stories for curious kids. She is passionate about encouraging young readers to discover their imagination and embrace their individuality. Jevita is the author of 'Happy Hearts' (New Holland Publishers, 2020), a picture book helping young children find comfort after the loss of a loved one.
Biography
Jevita Nilson is a Perth based children's author who writes uplifting stories for curious kids. She is passionate about encouraging young readers to discover their imagination and embrace their individuality.
Specialising in picture books, Jevita's stories often touch on the difficult emotions and events a child may experience while growing up. Her debut picture book 'Happy Hearts', published by New Holland Publishers in 2020, is an original and uplifting story helping children find comfort and peace after the loss of a loved one.
Jevita has degrees in Psychology and Human Resources and currently juggles part-time work as an Organisational Development Consultant in the WA Public Sector, writing children’s books and looking after her two young children.
Relevant qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Graduate Diploma of Business (Human Resource Management)
Member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Member of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)
Member of The Scribbles Academy - Creative Writing Course
Recent experience
SCBWI 'Backyard Book Fair' Presenter, 2020
Author workshops for Kindy - Year 3
Publications
Happy Hearts
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Publ. date: 2020
Genre: Picture Book
Get in touch
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.jevitanilson.com