Gary Crew facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gary Crew
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| Born | 23 September 1947 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| Genre | Children's books, young adult fiction |
Gary David Crew (born 23 September 1947) is a well-known Australian writer. He is famous for writing exciting books for young adults, which are often called "young adult fiction." His stories are enjoyed by readers typically aged 12 to 18. Gary Crew was born in Brisbane, Queensland.
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Gary Crew's Amazing Awards
Gary Crew is a highly awarded author. He has won the prestigious Australian Children's Book of the Year Award four times! This award is one of the most important prizes for children's and young adult books in Australia. Winning it means a book is considered one of the very best.
Children's Book of the Year: Older Readers
This award is given to books written for older children and teenagers. Gary Crew's books have won this award twice:
- 1991 Strange Objects
- 1994 Angel's Gate
Children's Book of the Year: Picture Book
This award celebrates outstanding picture books. Gary Crew has won this award for his collaborations with talented illustrators:
- 1994 First Light (with illustrator Peter Gouldthorpe)
- 1995 The Watertower (with illustrator Stephen Woolman)
Other Important Literary Prizes
Gary Crew's book Strange Objects also received other significant awards:
- 1991 Alan Marshall Prize for Children's Literature
- 1991 New South Wales Premier's Literary Award
