Alyssa Brugman facts for kids
Alyssa Brugman (born in May 1974) is an Australian author who writes exciting stories for young adults. She grew up in Rathmines, a town near Lake Macquarie, Australia. Alyssa went to five different public schools. Later, she studied Marketing at the University of Newcastle. Today, she lives in the Hunter Region of Australia.
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Who is Alyssa Brugman?
Alyssa Brugman is a talented writer known for her books for young people. She has written many novels that have won awards and been translated into different languages. Her stories often explore themes that young readers can relate to.
Her Journey to Becoming a Writer
Before becoming a full-time author, Alyssa had many different jobs. She worked as a tutor, helping Aboriginal children after school. She also taught subjects like management and marketing at a business college. Alyssa even worked for a home improvements company and in public relations. These experiences helped her learn about different people and situations, which can be useful for a writer.
Books for Young Readers
Alyssa Brugman has written many popular books. Her stories often connect with young readers because they deal with real-life feelings and adventures.
Finding Grace and Early Success
Alyssa's first book, Finding Grace, was a big step in her writing career. She sent it to The Australian/Vogel Literary Award in 1998. Even though it didn't win, publishers were interested in it.
Finding Grace became a very successful book. It was nominated for several awards in 2002, including the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards and the CBCA Book of the Year. It was also named a 'Commended Book' in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. The book was so popular that it was translated into Dutch, Danish, German, and Belgian. In 2005, the US version was even nominated for the Michael Printz Award, a major award for young adult literature.
More Award-Winning Stories
Alyssa's second novel, Walking Naked, came out in August 2002. This book also won awards, like the IBBY Australia Ena Noël Award. It was named an 'Honour Book' in the 2003 CBCA Book of the Year. Walking Naked was sold in many countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Turkey, and Portugal.
Her third novel for young adults was Being Bindy, released in 2004. It was a CBCA 'Notable Book' and was nominated for the Children's Peace Literature Award in 2005. This book was also translated into Swedish and Norwegian.
The Popular Pony Series
Alyssa Brugman also wrote a fun series of pony books. These include For Sale or Swap, Beginner's Luck, Hot Potato, Hide & Seek, and Greener Pastures. The book For Sale or Swap was very popular. It was nominated for the Kids Own Australian Literature Award, The Young Australian Best Book Awards, and the Children's Choice Book Awards in 2006. It was even chosen for the 'Books Alive' Campaign in 2007. These pony books are also sold in Germany.
Recent Books and Fantasy Worlds
In July 2007, Alyssa released her eighth novel, Solo. It was recognized as a CBCA 'Notable Book' in 2008.
In 2008, Alyssa tried something new with The Equen Queen. This was her first book in the children's fantasy genre. It is part of the Quentaris series.
Her eleventh novel, Girl Next Door, was released in February 2009.
One of her more recent books, Alex as Well, came out in January 2013. This was her first book published with Text Publishing. It was nominated for the 'Western Australian Premiers Award' in 2014. Alex as Well was also published in the UK (2014), US (2015), and Italy (2013).
Life Outside of Writing
Alyssa Brugman now writes full-time. She lives in the Hunter Region with her partner, children, and many different animals like four-legged pets and chickens. She is also continuing her studies at the University of Canberra.
