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. ' Authorpreneurship: the Business of Creativity' is useful for aspiring writers. Hazel's releases include f2m;the boy within, and ' Trail Magic:Going Walkabout for 2184 Miles on the Appalachian Trail' co-written with her THRU walker son Trevelyan who completed the 6 month trail.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' an adult mystery is Hazel's latest publication.
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Events & Appearances 2018
1st Fri each month PROV 10-1pm Mentoring & Finishing Book-Length Non Fiction.
April 20th (Fri) Hazelnuts
April 27th Society of Women Writers
April 30th (Mon 10-1pm) Cranbourne East , 'Writing a Non Boring Family History'
May 9th 10.30- Brimbank Early Childhood Educators; Sunshine.
May 18th Ex PRO group.
May 22nd Sackville Grange, Kew 2-3 pm 'Celebrant Sleuth'
June 7th Adelaide: Early Childhood Educators' conference
July 20th Sisters in Crime: Small Town Crime Panel
August:History Month
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'
September 1st Yarra Glen Workshop Authorpreneurship
October 11th Parkdale Library Writing workshop