Meet the illustrator Mark Wilson
Image source: Kids' Book Review Begin here with Mark Wilson's web page . Mark Wilson generously donated a piece of original art for our recent IBBY Australian mini masterpiece art auction. Moonlight over the Bay. And Mark has generously supported IBBY with other art pieces in the past for our member events. From the Booked out Speakers agency: What are you passionate about? I am determined to encourage young children to have confidence in telling and illustrating their own stories. I am also passionate about conservation and the environment, and deal with these subjects in my books and workshops. Anything else you’d like to share with us? Have confidence in your own writing and drawing. Like anything else, it just takes practice. Also look into your family history and record the stories you find there. You will find that truth can be stranger than fiction. Today I will meet Mark Wilson in person! He has an exhibition at Dromkeen, Ridd ells Creek, Victoria . Read more about Dromkeen homestead here . His newest book is Caroline - see inside here . Subbie and his mate Rachel's War I mention Flapper VC in this post A CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) Notable title 2023 A Day to Remember - the story of ANZAC Day Awards: 2018 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA)Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book Flapper, VC 2018 Young Australian’s Best Book Award (YABBA): Shortlisted Picture Book Flapper, VC 2016 Whitley Award for Children’s Literature Migaloo: The White Whale 2015 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Eve Pownall Award: Notable Children’s Book The Afghanistan Pup 2015 OLQP Picture Book of the Year Award The Afghanistan Pup 2014 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book Vietnam Diary 2014 West Australian Young Readers’ Award: Shortlisted Picture Book Ben and Gracies Art Adventure 2013 Whitley Award for Children’s Literature Deepsea Whale Rescue 2013 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book A Day to Remember – with Jackie French 2013 Aurealis Award 2013 : Shortlisted Inside The World of Tom Roberts 2013 White Ravens Award Trust Me Too – Illustrated short story collection (Top 250 books from around the world, prepared by the International Youth Library). Various Authors & Illustrators, edited by Paul Collins, Ford Street 2011 Dromkeen Medal Services to Children’s Literature The Dromkeen Medal, initiated in 1982, is bestowed annually to an Australian resident for outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature. The Dromkeen Medal was designed by Robert Ingpen and depicts the Dromkeen Homestead, a sickle moon and boughs of wattle. Previous Medal recipients include celebrated children's book illustrators and authors such as Alison Lester, Shaun Tan, Bronwyn Bancroft, Ruth Park, Andy Griffiths, Ercia Wagner, John Marsden and Graeme Base. 2011 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book Angel of Kokoda 2011 Wilderness Society – Environment Award for Children’s Literature: Shortlisted Picture Book Stranded with Jan Ramage 2010 Whitley Award for Children’s Literature Journey of The Sea Turtle 2010 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book My Mother’s Eyes, The Story of a Boy Soldier 2008 Wilderness Society – Environment Award for Children’s Literature: Shortlisted Picture Book The Last Tree 2008 Whitley Award for Children’s Literature The Last Tree 2006 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book Young Murphy -A Boy’s Adventure with Gary Crew 2005 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards: Shortlist Rodeo Darcy with Alison Gregory 2005 Whiteley Award for Children’s Literature I Said Nothing , The Extinction of the Paradise Parrot with Gary Crew 2004 Whitley Award for Children’s Literature I Saw Nothing , The Extinction of the Thylacine, with Gary Crew 2004 Wilderness Society – Environment Award for Children’s Literature The extinction series – Mark Wilson and Gary Crew I Saw Nothing, The Extinction of the Thylacine I Said Nothing, The Extinction of the Paradise Parrot I Did Nothing, The Extinction of the Gastric Brooding Frog. 2004 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book I Saw Nothing , The Extinction of the Thylacine, with Gary Crew 2003 Wilderness Society – Environment Award for Children’s Literature Yellow-eye , with David Spillman 2003 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book Yellow-eye , with David Spillman 1996 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award: Notable Picture Book The Penguin Shore , with Tim O’Brien Dromkeen Medal recipients: 2018 John Marsden 2017 Erica Wagner 2016 Alison Lester 2015 Andy Griffiths 2014 Helen Chamberlin 2012 Patricia Mullins 2011 Libby Gleeson AM 2010 Shaun Tan 2009 Bronwyn Bancroft 2008 Ruth Park 2007 Dr Patricia Edgar 2006 Walter McVitty 2005 Roland Harvey 2004 Margaret Hamilton 2003 Ivan Southall 2002 Ann James 2001 Julie Watts 2000 Paul Jennings 1999 Barbara Ker Wilson 1998 Graeme Base 1997 Colin Thiele 1996 Dr Belle Alderman 1995 Jennifer Rowe 1994 Agnes Nieuwenhuizen 1993 Alf Mappin 1992 Julie Vivas 1991 Robin Klein 1990 Mem Fox 1989 Robert Ingpen 1988 Patricia Scott 1987 Joan Phipson 1986 Albert Ullin 1985 Anne Bower Ingram 1984 Patricia Wrightson 1983 Maurice Saxby 1982 Lu Rees
