Narelle Wynter has always had a keen interest in books and was an avid
reader from an early age. She wrote her first book whilst in high school and
her love of literacy and children, saw her venture into a career as a paediatric
speech pathologist. Life became very busy juggling a career, raising four
sons (including twins) with her husband, and pursuing goals such as running
marathons and half marathons. Despite all of life’s ‘busyness’, Narelle
continued to remain passionate about working with children to help develop
their literacy skills. She can never pass a bookshop without popping in to
buy one or two children’s books even though her children are now grown up.
Narelle has been inspired to write her own children’s books, using themes that
have a positive message, utilising language to assist the child in developing
their own reading skills, and aiming to engender a love of reading.
Illustrator:
Rebecca Cool is a West Australian artist and children’s book illustrator who
has never had a ‘proper’ job. She lives on a rural property on the Margaret
River with her partner, where elements of her everyday life (such as animals
and gardens) continue to inspire her work. She loves illustrating, problem
solving and talking to children about her books. She has now published six
books. Her first book Isabella’s Garden written by Glenda Millard has received
many awards and recognitions including Honour Book in the Picture Book
category of the CBCA awards in 2010. Her second book, For All Creatures
(also written by Glenda Millard) has also won awards and was shortlisted
in the CBCA awards in 2012. Her newest titles Jessica’s Smile and Wake Up
Lionel are both set to be published in February 2023.
