Cassandra Thorburn facts for kids

Cassandra Thorburn (born on March 16, 1971) is an Australian children's author. She is known for writing books for young readers. Before becoming an author, she worked as a journalist and television producer.

Early Life and Family

Cassandra Thorburn was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Her father was Max Thorburn. He was a well-known media personality and councillor in regional Victoria.

What Does a Children's Author Do?

In 2018, Cassandra Thorburn published her first children's book. It is called Leo Lion's Big Bed! She wrote this book with her friend, Cara Campbell.

Cassandra Thorburn looks up to other authors for inspiration. One of her biggest inspirations is the famous Australian children's author Mem Fox. Mem Fox was actually one of Cassandra's tutors when she was studying at university.

Her Career in Media

Before writing children's books, Cassandra Thorburn had a career in media. She worked as a journalist. She also worked as a television producer. Her media career took her to different countries. She worked in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

In 2019, Cassandra Thorburn appeared on a popular TV show. She was one of the celebrities on Network 10's Dancing with the Stars. She danced with a professional partner named Marco De Angelis. She was the third person to leave the competition that season.

Her Family Life

Cassandra Thorburn has three children. She was married to Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic for 21 years. They first met in 1995. At that time, they were both working as journalists in Rockhampton.