Summary

Nadia is an internationally published and award-winning writer of short stories, books for young adults, children's picture books, and junior fiction.

Biography

Nadia L. King is an Australian author of Indian and Irish descent. She is an award-winning short story writer and children’s author who believes passionately in the power of stories to make the world a better place. Nadia has a background in journalism and has written children’s picture books, young adult novels, and chapter books and her work is published internationally by Scholastic and Dixi Books. Nadia’s short stories have been published in Europe and the United States. She regularly presents author talks and workshops and has almost finished a PhD in English and Creative Writing. She is also a proud role model for Books in Homes.

Relevant qualifications

Children's Book Council of the Year (Notable Book 2022) for "Can the Real JR Stand Up, Please"

Rachel Funari Award for Fiction (Shortlisted 2021)
Maureen Freer Literary Competition (Winner 2020)
FAW Stuart Hadow Short Story Award (Winner 2019)
Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing) Hons (1st Class)
Currently completing PhD in English and Creative Writing

Recent experience

Panel moderator for Festival of Fiction 2024
CBCA Book Week children's author visits 2024
Sessional university tutor in literature and professional writing 2024
Presentation to Gascoyne Psychiatric Services Library Bookclub
Panel moderator for Scribbler's Fest

Get in touch

Website https://nadialking.wordpress.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nadzreadz/