Ruth Starke

Ruth writes for children and young adults and has published over 20 titles, which include the Captain Congo graphic novel series (with Greg Holfeld); she has a PhD from Flinders University where she teaches creative writing, and she is a regular reviewer for ABR, Viewpoint and Radio Adelaide.






Latest Book: Captain Stella
Penguin/Puffin, Melbourne, 2010
A follow-on book to the popular Stella by the Sea (2003, 2006) in the Aussie Chomps series. This time, the resourceful Stella sails to the rescue of her Grandma's op shop which is threatened with closure and, with the help of her friends, gives it a stunning makeover.

 

Other Books:
Fill Out This Application and Wait Over There
Scholastic/Omnibus, Adelaide, 2009
Thorpey
Omnibus (Aussie Mates series), Adelaide, 2009

Genres:

• children's
• graphic novels
• nonfiction
• reviewing and criticism
• young adult fiction

Website: www.ruthstarke.itgo.com

You Tube: Ruth Starke's launch party for Noodle Pie

Podcasts: A young fan, Joseph, critiques Captain Congo on radio
                 (Slide the bar along - Joseph's interview starts about 5 minutes in)

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Phone: (08) 8297 8743

Contact Booking Agent:  Carole Carroll

Available for:

• assessments
• mentoring
• readings
• school visits
• speaking engagements
• workshops