Western Australian Premier's Book Awards
2 appearances
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Edition 0 (2002) Winner
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Edition 0 (2003) Winner
Mark Greenwood
マーク・グリーンウッド
Māku Gurīnuuddo
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Australia
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Career
- Occupations
- Children's author, Non-fiction author
- Active Years
- 1995-2024
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year | Simpson and his Donkey | Picture Book | Children's Book Council of Australia | Honour Book |
Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year
2009
Work:
Simpson and his Donkey
Category:
Picture Book
Organization:
Children's Book Council of Australia
Result:
Honour Book
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Simpson and his Donkey
2008 Picture book 32 pagesThe true story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick, who during the Gallipoli campaign in WWI used his donkey to carry wounded soldiers down to the beach.
WarHeroismAnimals
Ned Kelly
2007 Children's non-fiction 32 pagesA picture book biography of the infamous Australian bushranger Ned Kelly.
Australian historyRebellion
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Engaging narrative non-fictionConcise storytelling for children
- Recurring Motifs
- Australian historical eventsAdventure and courage
Legacy
Renowned for historical children's books created in collaboration with his wife Frané Lessac, contributing significantly to Australian children's literature.
Trivia
- Husband and creative partner of illustrator Frané Lessac.