Simon Barnard – Thank You Speech – A-Z of Convicts in Van Diemen’s Land

Simon BarnardWinner of the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2015, man of few words, Simon Barnard, gave a short and sweet thank you speech at the Awards Ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 21 August.

It’s a honour and a privilege to be standing here.  The CBCA do a phenomenal job supporting and promoting children’s literature throughout Australia. Thanks to the CBCA, the judges, volunteers, and my fellow authors and illustrators. Thanks to Text Publishing, and in particular senior editor Jane Pearson. Thanks to my family, and thanks to my loving partner, Amelie Mills.

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