Summary
Meg McKinlay is a children's writer and poet who has published seventeen books for young people and a collection of poetry for adults
Biography
Meg McKinlay is a children's writer and poet who has published seventeen books for young people and a collection of poetry for adults. Her children's writing ranges from picture books through to young adult fiction, with publications including the Prime Minister's Literary Award-winning A Single Stone, and the CBCA-shortlisted No Bears and Duck for a Day, among many others.
Meg is an experienced and engaging presenter who enjoys working with groups of all ages. She is equally comfortable giving workshops and talks for adults as she is stirring up a pot of stuffed animals in front of a crowd of pre-schoolers!
Relevant qualifications
PhD, Japanese Literature (UWA, 2001)
Former academic, teaching Literature, Creative Writing, Japanese Studies/Language
Recent experience
The Literature Centre "Talented Young Writers Program", 2017-present: Full-day creative writing workshops for high school and primary school groups; metropolitan and regional WA.
Kimberley Writers Festival & Children's Book Week, September 2019: Author talks and workshops for K-7 year levels in regional and remote communities; panel, in-conversation presentations, and readings for adult audiences.
Perth Writers Festival, February 2019: panel presentation on writing realist fiction; 'in conversation' event on the topic of speculative fiction
Publications
How to Make a Bird
Publisher: Walker Books
Publ. date: 2020
Genre: Picture book; ages 6+
Bella and the Voyaging House
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publ. date: 2020
Genre: Chapter book; middle primary
Surface Tension
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2019
Genre: Middle-grade fiction; contemporary
Annabel, Again
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2019
Genre: Middle-grade fiction; contemporary
Catch A Falling Star
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2019
Genre: Historical fiction; middle-grade audience
Let Me Sleep, Sheep!
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2019
Genre: Humour; picture book
DUCK!
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2018
Genre: Humour; picture book
The Penguins Are Coming!
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2018
Genre: Humour; picture book
Drawn Onward
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publ. date: 2017
Genre: Picture book; older readers
Once Upon A Small Rhinoceros
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2017
Genre: Picture Book
Bella and the Wandering House
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publ. date: 2015
Genre: Chapter book; middle primary
A Single Stone
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2015
Genre: Speculative fiction; middle grade/young adult
Definitely No Ducks!
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2013
Genre: Chapter book; middle primary
Wreck the Halls
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2012
Genre: Chapter book; mid-upper primary
Ten Tiny Things
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publ. date: 2012
Genre: Picture Book
No Bears
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2011
Genre: Picture Book
Surface Tension
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2011
Genre: Middle-grade fiction; contemporary
The Truth About Penguins
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2010
Genre: Humour; picture book
Duck for a Day
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2010
Genre: Chapter book; middle primary
The Big Dig
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2009
Genre: Chapter book; mid-upper primary
Going for Broke
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2008
Genre: Chapter book; mid-upper primary
Cleanskin
Publisher: The Westerly Centre
Publ. date: 2007
Genre: Poetry; adults
Annabel, Again
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Publ. date: 2007
Genre: Middle-grade fiction; contemporary
Get in touch
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.megmckinlay.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/megmckinlayauthor
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megmckinlay/
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