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Suzanne Leal

Author of Literary Fiction

based in NSW

Suzanne Leal is the author of novels The Watchful Wife, The Teacher’s Secret and The Deceptions, winner of the Nib People’s Choice Prize. Her debut novel for middle-grade readers, Running with Ivan, is on the Children’s Book Council of Australia Notables List for Younger Readers and was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s History Awards and the ARA Historical Novel Prize. An experienced facilitator and interviewer, Suzanne is the founder of Thursday Book Club, a relaxed book club connecting readers online. The Year We Escaped is her new novel for middle-grade readers. www.suzanneleal.com

Local Area

NSW

Central Coast, Central West, Coffs Harbour, Illawarra, New England and North West, Newcastle, Richmond - Tweed, Riverina, Southern Highlands, Sydney

Event Types

Reading Workshop Panel guest Panel facilitator Keynote speech Primary school visit Secondary school visit

Genre

Literary Fiction Historical Fiction Children’s Fiction

Age Groups

Adults Young Adult (13+) Middle Grade (8-12)

Themes

Friendship Family Identity and belonging General history Racism

This author holds a Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Get in contact:

suzanneleal.com