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Helen Ross - Poet
Author's Details and Qualifications
Graduate Certificate Applied Linguistics, Griffith Uni, Brisbane
Masters of Education (International), Monash Uni
Graduate Diploma Secretarial Studies
Diploma Primary Teaching, Victoria
Writing Qualifications
Diploma In Writing, with 'The Writing School' (formerly, NSW Writing School). |
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Awards
First prize (Children's poetry category) in the 1993 OZ waves Award and University of Queensland Press Book Prizes for my humorous poem, 'Magpie Mania'.
Grant
In 2007 awarded a RADF grant (Regional Arts Development Fund) through the Queensland Government/Arts Qld and Logan Council, to undertake professional development in the area of illustrating and writing children's picture books. Mentored with Dr Virginia Lowe http://createakidsbook.com.au/
Publications
Bubble Gum Trouble and other Giggle Poems published 2009 by Little Steps Publishing (Division of New Frontier). Illustrations by Dee Texidor.
Successfully published two children's picture books in 2006.
I have also written giggle poetry for Cherububble (Primary/Early childhood education on-line resource), written articles for Australia Bookseller and Publisher magazine, and had a number of self publishing articles published online. Also had heart-felt poetry published in anthologies. Had five poems selected for a book for the children of Namara in Fiji.
Also write other types of poetry (Haiku, Rooku, and short poems) about everyday life. In July, 2009 met Arts Queensland Poet-in-residence, Hinemoana Baker, and have had a couple of encouraging consultations with her about my work. Currently working on a compilation of haiku, rooku, short poems, etc. and branching out into other writing genres.
FOR BLOG AND WEBSITE SEE CONTACT DETAILS BELOW
I have a blog: http://www.misshelenwrites.wordpress.com that follows my journey as a writer, as well as other related writing issues. I try to make it as interesting as I can, but still learning.
Website: http://www.misshelenbooks.com
I have been teaching at TAFE Queensland since 1995, and currently teach English in language/literacy programs (English to adults of Non English Speaking Background). I have recently been appointed on the RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) committee for Logan City Council, Brisbane. My portfolio includes writing, craft, music and community cultural development.
I live in Brisbane with my husband and our beloved pets. |
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BUBBLE GUM TROUBLE AND OTHER GIGGLE POEMS
Published by Little Steps Publishing (Division of New Frontier)
Illustrations by Dee Texidor
ISBN: 978 1 9210429 9 7
32 Pages PB 210mmx285mm
Suitable for children of all ages
Distributor: Dennis Jones & Assoc. or http://www.misshelenbooks.com |
TO PURCHASE BOOKS
www.redhen.com.au or ordered at any bookstore. |
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HELEN ROSS - POET
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