Best known for the children's literature classic 'There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake' series, Hazel Edwards writes for children, teenagers and adults.

With over 200 books published, Hazel runs non-boring writing workshops and mentors aspiring writers online. An enthusiastic Reading Ambassador, Hazel has a range of resources for teachers and children to encourage reading and writing within the classroom and the family. ' Authorpreneurship: the Business of Creativity' is useful for aspiring writers.

Hazel's releases include f2m;the boy within, and 'Like me' A clip here of Pocket Bonfire's Hippo film. Hazel's memoir 'Not Just a Piece of Cake:Being an Author'is gaining 5 star reviews. ' Hijabi Girl' has a class performance script available too. 'Hippo! Hippo!' the Garry Ginivan musical is touring nationally. 'Celebrant Sleuth: I do or die' ' an adult mystery is Hazel's latest publication. Diversity of subject and writing for different age and interest groups intrigues Hazel.

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Hazel Edwards

There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake

Hazel Edwards demonstrating storytelling with Yamba the Honey Ant on indigenous themed book program, Imparja TV, Alice Springs,Australia.

1st Fri each month PROV 10-1pm Mentoring & Finishing Book-Length Non Fiction.

July 11th 11am Mini-launch by Reading Dog of 'Like Me: Vol1' Diamond Valley Library.

July 17th (Tues) 12-1.30 RACV Club " Writing a Non Boring Family History or Memoir'

July 20th 6pm Sisters in Crime 'Small Towns, Big Secrets, Murderous Intent' Panel MC with 'Celebrant Sleuth'

July 24th (Tues) 11-12 VUT Footscray, Nicolson Campus Room T 101 'Not Just a Piece of Cake'

August 4th 10-1pm Port Phillip Heritage Centre 'Writing a Non Boring Family History or Memoir' workshop

August 9th Thurs 10-1pm Mornington Library 'Writing a Non Boring Family History or Memoir'

August 18th (Sat) 10-1pm Prahran Mech Institute Library 'Writing a Non Boring Family History or Memoir'

August 27th (Mon) Berwick Lodge Primary (Author visit & Inservice)

August 31st Society of Women Writers 'Alice' Awards' Library at the Dock.

September 1st 10-1pm Yarra Glen Workshop Authorpreneurship

September 3rd 10.50 _12.50 Oakleigh Primary Arts Festival

October 8th 10 am Brighton Book Club 'Celebrant Sleuth'

October 11th 1-2.30 Parkdale Library 'Writing A Non Boring Family History or Memoir' workshop

October 12th 11-12.30 Wheelers Centre 'Writing a Non Boring Family History or Memoir'