Glenda Millard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenda Millard
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| Born | Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Children's literature, young adult fiction |
Glenda Millard is a talented Australian writer. She creates wonderful stories for children and young adults. Her books often win awards and are loved by many readers.
About Glenda Millard's Life
Glenda Millard was born in Victoria, Australia. She started her writing career in 1999. Her very first book was called Unplugged!.
In 2003, she released a book titled The Naming of Tishkin Silk. This book was recognized as an honour book at the 2004 CBCA Awards. It was also a finalist for the 2004 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards.
Popular Books and Awards
Glenda Millard wrote a follow-up book called Layla, Queen of Hearts. This book won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Children's Book. It was also nominated for the Children's Book of the Year Award for younger readers.
In 2009, she published two more popular books. One was a novel for young adults called A Small Free Kiss in the Dark. The other was a children's novel titled Perry Angel's Suitcase. Perry Angel's Suitcase won the 2009 Children's Book of the Year Award for younger readers. A Small Free Kiss in the Dark was nominated for the 2009 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel.
Glenda Millard is also an ambassador for the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge. This means she helps encourage young people to read more books.
Awards and Special Mentions
Glenda Millard's books have received many awards and nominations. Here are some of them:
- The Naming of Tishkin Silk
- Nominated for: 2004 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards
- Honoured at: 2004 CBCA Awards
- Heart of the Tiger
- Nominated for: 2005 Crichton Award
- The Novice
- Recognized as a White Raven in 2006. This means it was chosen as a notable children's book.
- Kaito's Cloth
- Recognized as a White Raven in 2007
- Nominated for: 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards – Children's Book Award
- Layla, Queen of Hearts
- Won: 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards – Children's Book Award
- Nominated for: 2007 Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers
- A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
- Nominated for: 2009 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel
- Perry Angel's Suitcase
- The Duck and The Darklings
- Short-listed for: 2015 Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature, New South Wales Premier's Awards 2015 (with Stephen Michael King)
