Bio:

Corinne, writing under the pen-name of Corinne Fenton is the author of more than 20 books for children.
Her classic picture book ‘Queenie: One Elephant’s Story’ illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe and published by Black Dog Books, was named an Honour Book in the 2007 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
Her picture book, ‘The Dog on the Tuckerbox’ was shortlisted in the 2009 Australian Book Industry Awards, as one of 5 books in the Book of the Year for Younger Children category. It was also shortlisted in the Australian Publishers Association Awards and was named a Notable Book in two categories of the 2009 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
'Flame Stands Waiting' was released on March 1, 2010 and received wonderful reviews.
'Queenie:One Elephant's Story' was launched in paperback at the Melbourne Zoo, on 22nd January 2012 and received radio, newspaper and also television coverage on the channel 9 News.
Corinne has a passion for writing childrens books, especially picture books and enjoys sharing her experiences of the writing/research process with children and adults.
Her next picture book will be released in October 2012 in Australia and Queenie will be published in the USA in March 2013.
Corinne is also the Assistant Regional Adviser (Vic) of the SCBWI in Australia.


Writer
PAL
Member since 1997
Region: Australia East/New Zealand

Contact Information

Email:  corinneking@bigpond.com
Current Location:   Warrandyte
Website:  http://www.corinnefenton.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes