Glyn Parry (author) facts for kids
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Glyn Parry
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
