Educational background – I earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. Since then I have worked in hospitality, public relations and television production, and in 2008 began my career as Lucky editor with Scholastic Australia.
Favourite children’s authors/illustrators – Aaron Blabey, Freya Blackwood, Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg, Mem Fox, Jackie French, Kim Gamble, Stephen Michael King, Julie Vivas and Bruce Whatley
Favourite children’s book – The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Interests – Reading, cooking, travelling, entertaining, theatre, cinema
What is fun about selecting books for Lucky? I thoroughly enjoy working with people who share my passion for children’s literature. I have worked as a volunteer with various literacy foundations and I have a keen interest in motivating reluctant readers. Recent research shows that reading standards among boys are declining. But the good news is that research also indicates that boys will read—if they are given reading material that interests them. As the mother of two young boys I have a strong belief that reading holds something for everyone and I relish the opportunity to motivate and inspire children to pick up a book that is right for them and open their minds to the wonderful world of children’s literature.