Meredith Hooper author page

Meredith Hooper biography

Meredith Hooper is an Australian-born author known for her extensive work in children’s non-fiction, particularly on science, history, and the natural world. She studied history at the University of Adelaide and later attended Oxford University as a Commonwealth Scholar. Hooper has written numerous books for children, often focusing on topics such as Antarctica, animals, and environmental issues.

Her writing is informed by her background in history and her experiences as a writer-in-residence with the British Antarctic Survey. Hooper has participated in several research expeditions to Antarctica, which have influenced many of her books. She has written for a range of age groups, producing both picture books and more detailed non-fiction titles.

Some of her notable works include The Pebble in My Pocket, illustrated by Chris Coady, and The Drop in My Drink, illustrated by Chris Coady, both of which explore scientific concepts for younger readers. Hooper has also written Antarctica: The Heart of the World and Tom Crean’s Rabbit: A True Story from Scott’s Last Voyage, which draw on her Antarctic research.

Meredith Hooper’s book The Pebble in My Pocket was published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books in 1996.