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Rosie Scott
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| Born | 22 March 1948 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 4 May 2017 (aged 69) Blue Mountains, Australia |
| Occupation | Novelist; Lecturer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Citizenship | New Zealand and Australian |
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| Genre | Contemporary fiction |
| Notable awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Bruce Mason Playwriting Award Sydney PEN Award |
| Children | Bella Vendramini Josie Vendramini |
Rosie Scott AM (born March 22, 1948 – died May 4, 2017) was a talented writer and teacher. She was a citizen of both Australia and New Zealand.
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Rosie Scott's Early Life and Education
Rosie Scott was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Her father, Dick Scott, was a well-known historian and journalist.
Rosie studied at Auckland University and Victoria University of Wellington. She earned degrees in drama and English. Before becoming a full-time writer, Rosie worked in different jobs. These included being a social worker and working in publishing.
Rosie Scott's Writing Career
Rosie Scott's first published work was a book of poems called Flesh and Blood in 1984. She then wrote a play, Say Thank You to the Lady. For this play, she won the important Bruce Mason Playwriting Award in 1986.
In 1988, when she was 40, Rosie published her first novel, Glory Days. This book was very popular. It was considered for the New Zealand Book Awards. Glory Days was published in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the UK, and the US. After this success, Rosie wrote five more novels. She also published a collection of short stories and a collection of essays.
Helping Writers and Human Rights
Rosie Scott was very active in the Australian writing community. She worked with groups like Sydney PEN and the Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She served on the board of the ASA for ten years and was even elected as its Chair. In 2005, she was given an honorary position on the ASA Council.
Rosie also served as the Vice President of Sydney PEN. She received the first Sydney PEN Award in 2006. She was also given a Lifetime Membership of PEN for her contributions.
Standing Up for Human Rights
Rosie Scott strongly supported human rights in Australia. She once said that her writing was "fuelled by... my political feelings." She believed in using her voice to make a difference.
With another famous writer, Tom Keneally, she helped create a book called Another Country. This book shared stories written by refugees. For this work, she was nominated for the 2004 Human Rights Medal.
Rosie was also a co-founder of "Women for Wik." This group worked towards better understanding and respect with Aboriginal people in Australia.
In 2013, Rosie and Tom Keneally worked together again. They edited another book about asylum seekers called A Country Too Far. This book included writings from many great Australian authors. It was praised as a "stunning anthology and searing moral work." In 2014, Rosie started a group called "We're Better than This." This group worked against keeping refugee children in detention centers.
Teaching and Mentoring
Rosie Scott also continued her education. She earned a Diploma in Counselling and a Doctorate from the University of Western Sydney. She taught creative writing at the University of Technology Sydney. She also helped and guided young writers who were just starting their careers.
Awards and Recognition
In 2016, Rosie Scott received a very special honor. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. This award recognized her important work as an author and her efforts for human rights and understanding between different cultures. Later that same year, she received the NSW Premier's Special Award for her "significant service to literature as an author."
Personal Life
Rosie Scott was married to Danny Vendramini, who was a director and writer. They had two daughters together. Rosie Scott passed away on May 4, 2017, due to a brain tumor.
