Meredith Costain
Author of Children’s Fiction
based in VIC
Meredith Costain is a versatile, award-winning writer from Melbourne whose work ranges from picture books through to poetry, chapter books, series fiction and non-fiction. Her first publication was a poem in The Age newspaper when she was eight. Her latest books include over 30 titles in the quirky Ella Diaries series (which are frequently shortlisted for the YABBA and KOALA children’s choice awards), and its sister series, Olivia’s Secret Scribbles.
Other titles include CBCA Honour Book Doodledum Dancing, Bed Tails, Dog Squad, Musical Harriet (which was adapted for television by the ABC), and the non-fiction narrative series, My Life in the Wild. She has also written several novelisations of TV series, including Heartbreak High, Dance Academy and The PM’s Daughter. Meredith’s many pets frequently wrangle their way into her stories and poems. She enjoys presenting writing workshops to children and adults around Australia and overseas.
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This author holds a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
