Steve Heron

Summary

Books to touch and tickle hearts
♦ 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 ♦
When he's not hanging out with the local magpie population, Steve uses his forty years of experience working with children in social and emotional wellbeing to cultivate and underpin his writing. He blends the elements of heart, hope, humour and help to create children's books that touch and tickle hearts.
Latest middle grade novel "One Thousand Snapshots" Playtime Books. Winner Australian Association of Family Therapy 2022 Book Award Younger Reader/Picture Book. Shortlisted 2021 WA Premier's Book Awards.
Ling Li's Lantern 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards Winner of the picture book all ages category.
Where Ya Goin'? Wild Eyed Press 2021 - shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book Awards 2022.
Maximus, first middle-grade novel published by Serenity Press in early 2018.

Biography

Steve completed a Diploma of Children’s Writing and Publishing in 2015 with the Australian College.
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.
A champion of wellbeing for children.
Solid social media platforms and creative, experienced presenter in schools and libraries.
Member of SCBWI, ASA, Writing WA, CBCA WA.

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

Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival 2022
Book Week - Various schools/libraries - August 2018-2022
Carnarvon Children's Author in Residence - August 2019 and 2022 - Visiting Schools Author, workshop and panels
Words in The Valley Readers and Writers Festival (Bridgetown)
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