Katrina Nannestad

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Katrina Nannestad
OccupationChildren's writer
Alma mater University of New England
Notable awardsPatricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Books, 2014

Katrina Nannestad is an Australian writer of books for children.

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Career

Following her graduation from the University of New England, Armidale with qualifications in English and education, Nannestad began her career as a school teacher. [1]

Her first book, Bungaloo Creek, was published by ABC Books in 2001.

Annie Waters concluded her review of We Are Wolves saying, "I guarantee that the Wolf children will find a place in your heart". [2]

As of 2022, Nannestad was living in Bendigo, Victoria. [3]

Awards

The Girl Who Brought Mischief

We Are Wolves

Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief

Waiting for the Storks

Selected works

Stand-alone titles

Book series

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References

  1. "Katrina Nannestad". AustLit: Discover Australian Stories. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. Waters, Annie (23 September 2020). "We Are Wolves (Katrina Nannestad, ABC Books)". Books+Publishing. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  3. Pedler, Chris (30 March 2022). "Bendigo author's historical fiction tale nominated for children's book award". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  4. "'Questions of Travel' wins Book of the Year at NSW Premier's Literary Awards". Books+Publishing. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  5. "Serong, Nannestad win $100k Historical Novel Prize". Books+Publishing. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  6. "Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature winners announced". Books+Publishing. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  7. "'Love Stories' wins 2022 Indie Book of the Year". Books+Publishing. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  8. "Booksellers Choice Award – Children's Book of the Year". AustLit: Discover Australian Stories. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  9. "CBCA Shadowers' Choice Awards 2022 winners". Books+Publishing. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  10. "Keneally, Nannestad win $100K Historical Novel Prize". Books+Publishing. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  11. "Winners of the 2023 Queensland Literary Awards announced". Media statements. Queensland Government. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.