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Glyn Parry
Born 1959 (age 65–66)
England
Nationality Australian
Period 1992-present
Genre Children's literature, young adult fiction, speculative fiction

Glyn Parry is an Australian author who writes exciting books for kids and teenagers. He is known for his stories in children's literature, young adult fiction, and speculative fiction.

About Glyn Parry

Glyn Parry was born in England in 1959. When he was 12 years old, he moved to a place called Lynwood, Western Australia. He went to Kinlock Primary School and then Rossmoyne Senior High School.

Later, Glyn met his wife, and they raised three children together. Before becoming a full-time writer, Glyn worked as a high school English teacher.

His first book, L.A. Postcards, came out in 1992. Just a few years later, in 1995, his book Radical Take-offs won two big awards. These were the Premier's Prize and the award for best Children's & Young Adult's Books at the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. He won another award for young adults with his book Scooterboy at the same awards.

Today, Glyn Parry lives in West Toodyay, Western Australia.

Awards and Recognitions

Glyn Parry's books have won several awards and nominations. Here are some of them:

Year Award Book Category Result
1995 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Radical Take-offs Premier's Prize Won
Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Radical Take-offs Children's & Young Adult's Books Won
1998 Aurealis Award "Dawn Chorus" Best horror short story Nomination
1999 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Scooterboy Young Adults Won
2002 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Harry & Luke (with Caroline Magerl) Children's Book Nomination
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