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Pip Harry biography

Pip Harry is an Australian author known for her work in children’s and young adult fiction. She has written several novels that explore themes relevant to young readers, including friendship, identity, and resilience. Harry’s books often feature contemporary settings and address real-life challenges faced by young people.

Her debut novel, I’ll Tell You Mine, was published in 2012. This was followed by Head of the River in 2014, which centres on the pressures and dynamics within a competitive rowing team. Harry’s writing is recognised for its realistic portrayal of adolescent experiences and its accessible style.

In 2017, she published Because of You, a novel that explores homelessness and the power of creative writing. The book was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year: Older Readers in 2018. Harry has also written for younger readers, including the verse novel The Little Wave, which won the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers in 2020.

Pip Harry’s work continues to be published by respected Australian publishers, and she remains active in the field of children’s and young adult literature. Her verse novel Are You There, Buddha? was published in 2021.