James Moloney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
James Moloney
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James Moloney
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| Born | 20 September 1954 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Notable works | Swashbuckler, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, Dougy, Gracey, Angela (Gracey Trilogy), Lost Property |
James "Jim" Moloney (born 20 September 1954) is an Australian author who writes books for children and teenagers. He has written many books for young people aged seven to seventeen. He is especially famous for his young adult novels, which are stories for teenagers.
Mr. Moloney's books have won and been nominated for many awards. These include the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. His stories are popular around the world. They have been translated into languages like French, Korean, Lithuanian, and Dutch.
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Early Life and Career
James Moloney was born in Sydney, Australia. He grew up in Brisbane, where he still lives today. He shares his home with his wife, Kate, who used to be a teacher-librarian.
He first trained to be a teacher at Griffith University. He also earned diplomas in Teacher-Librarianship and Computer Education. Being a teacher-librarian helped him discover his love for children's literature. This interest soon led him to start writing his own books.
His first book, Crossfire, was published in 1992. He has continued to write and publish new books ever since. In 1998, he stopped teaching at Marist College Ashgrove. Now, he writes full-time from a small building in his backyard. His family lovingly calls this special writing space 'Dad's Shed'.
What James Moloney Writes About
James Moloney enjoys writing stories that connect with young people. He says he likes to "get inside the head of today's adolescents." He wants to understand their passions and what they care about. Then, he tries to express these feelings in his stories.
His novels for older readers explore many important topics. These include family life, love, and finding where you belong. He also writes about body image, growing up, and fairness between genders. Other themes include friendship, winning, relationships, and understanding who you are. He also covers stories about people with disabilities and different cultures.
Awards and Recognition
James Moloney has received many awards for his books. These awards celebrate the best books for young people in Australia.
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
- 1993 Notable - Older Readers: Crossfire
- 1994 Honour Book - Older Readers: Dougy
- 1995 Honour Book - Older Readers: Gracey
- 1996 Book of the Year - Younger Readers: Swashbuckler
- 1996 Shortlisted for Book of the Year - Older Readers: The House on River Terrace
- 1997 Book of the Year - Older Readers: A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove
- 1999 Shortlisted for Book of the Year - Younger Readers: Buzzard Breath and Brains
- 2001 Shortlisted for Book of the Year - Older Readers: Touch Me
- 2004 Shortlisted for Book of the Year - Older Readers: Black Taxi
- 2006 Honour Book - Older Readers: Lost Property
- 2009 Shortlisted for Book of the Year - Older Readers: Kill the possum
- 2016 Notable - Older Readers: The beauty is in the walking
- 2018 Winner - Dame Annabelle Rankin Award
- 2019 Nan Chauncy Award
Other Notable Awards
- Winner Children's Peace Literature Award 1997: A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove
- Recommended Book Children's Peace Literature Award 1999: Buzzard Breath and Brains
- Honourable Mention - UNESCO Prize for Children's Literature in the Service of Tolerance and Peace: Angela (published 2009, 1993)
- Winner Victorian Premiers Award 2001 Young adult category: Touch Me
- Winner Children's Peace Literature Award 2001: Touch Me
- Shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award 2007: Lost Property
- Winner Gold Inky 2011: Silvermay
- Shortlisted Best Designed Children's Fiction Book 2015: Disappearing Act
