Steve Heron

Summary

Books that will touch and tickle your heart
♦ Children's book author ♦ Schools presenter ♦ Conference speaker ♦ Children's advocate ♦ Affirmative vandal ♦ Hooligan of hope ♦ Champion of social and emotional wellbeing in children ♦ BUZologist ♦
Steve’s passion is to power hope in children, especially through children’s literature. His love of picture books is shown by his extensive collection. He craves to write quality picture books and novels that engage children, at the same time aid them to handle the tricky things in life. He aspires to keep it real and unreal for kids in his books, some for fun, some to stir hope.
Maximus, his first middle-grade novel was published by Serenity Press in early 2018 and is receiving positive reviews.

Biography

Steve completed a Diploma of Children’s Writing and Publishing in 2015 with the Australian College. He has recently semi-retired from 40 years of pastoral work with children to focus on his writing.
Steve is the founder of Nurture Works Foundation and developed the acclaimed ‘BUZ – Build Up Zone’ social and emotional programs and initiatives used in many schools throughout WA.
In 2016, he received an Order of Australia Medal for contribution to the social and emotional wellbeing of children.
His first dabble with writing for children led to a series of six picture books in the ‘Feel Safe Feel Right Series’ published by Nurture Works in 2007.
Author of ‘BUZology’ 2011 and ‘Bullyproofing’ 2013 – books for anyone working or associated with children.

Relevant qualifications

Diploma of Children’s Writing and Publishing in 2015 with the Australian College.
2016 - Order of Australia Medal for contribution to the social and emotional wellbeing of children.
Cert IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care - Tabor Adelaide 2016

Recent experience

Book Week - Various schools/libraries (incl. Joondalup, Belmont, Balingup, Bridgetown) - August 2019
Carnarvon Children's Author in Residence - August 2019 - Visiting Schools Author, workshop and panels
Words in The Valley Readers and Writers Festival (Bridgetown) - July 2019
Big Sky Reader's and Writers Festival Geraldton - June 2019 - Visiting Schools Author, workshop and panels
Avon Valley and Wheatbelt - Wanslea - Parenting Connections Workshops - May and October 2019