The name ‘Mem Fox’ has a special significance for both children and adults, educators, students and critics. Mem Fox is recognised around the world as a writer, storyteller and passionate advocate of teaching, literacy and learning.

Since 1983 and the publication of the international best-selling children’s classic Possum Magic(over two million copies sold), Mem has created many award-winning picture books. She has reserved a place in the hearts of all Australians with Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge; Hattie and the Fox; Sail Away; Shoes from Grandpa; Night Noises; Time for Bed; and the Christmas bestseller of 1995 and 1996, Wombat Divine.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to children’s literature in Australia, Mem was awarded the 1990 Dromkeen Medal and in 1993 was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia (AM).

A former drama student, teacher and Associate Professor in Education, Mem comments that in all her roles her aim is to inspire children ‘with a passion for reading and writing’.

Books by Mem Fox published by Scholastic include:

• Magic Hat, The (2002)
• Wombat Divine (1999)
• Time for Bed (1998)
• Hattie and the Fox (1995)
• Sail Away (1990)
• Shoes From Grandpa (1990)
• Possum Magic (1983)
• Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (1984)

Further Information

• Click here to download Mem's profile
• Click here to visit Mem Fox's website

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