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Comic Graphic LBTQI Novel in Progress

Posted June 28, 2019 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

NZ comic artist & transguy Sam Orchard sketches during 'The Spinoff' interview about being inspired by YA novel 'f2m:the boy within' to create comic graphic novel 'The Boy Within' with co-creator Ryan Kennedy.

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Hazel the Hippo

Posted May 20, 2019 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

Hazel the Hippo hobby toy has been created by DeLishBoutique for a young fan of 'There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake' for her fifth birthday.In 2020, the age-less Hippo will be 40.

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In time, even an egg will walk!

Posted May 20, 2019 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

'In Time, Even an Egg Will Walk' is Hazel's humorous 1998 Monash University Graduation Address re-recorded for Speakola. 21 years later. Problem-solving, imagination and taking risks are survival skills for those wanting a creative workstyle.

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Larrikin Puppeteers WILL create 'Hijabi Girl' Musical Puppets

Posted March 31, 2019 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Goal achieved by supporters. 'Hijabi Girl', Larrikin Puppeteers WILL perform 'Hijabi Girl' musical in Book Week 2020 to help younger children understand other cultures.

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'Hijabi Girl' : Understanding

Posted March 17, 2019 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Why junior novel 'Hijabi Girl'was co-written by an Australian author and a Muslim librarian, 4 years ago. Understanding other cultures leads to tolerance, not fear. Education is a better longterm solution. London Post by educator Rob Kelly

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'Grandparents & Boundaries' Podcast

Posted March 15, 2019 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

Midwife Cath podcasts with cake-eating hippo author-grandma Hazel Edwards about family fun, 'boundaries' and fantasy.

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'Not Just a Refugee'

Posted February 25, 2019 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

'Not Just a Refugee' is a performance script in Hazel Edwards' just released 'Re-Enact: Secondary ' play collection. Set on the border between 'Home' and 'Somewhere Else'.

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ReadHowYouWant

Posted January 30, 2019 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

ReadHowYouWant has Hazel Edwards' books in big print and dylexia-accessible formats. Including memoir 'Not Just a Piece of Cake; Being an Author'.

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Hippo author reads Christmas Book

Posted December 20, 2018 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Kinderling 'Story of the Week' Hazel Edwards reads for bedtime 'Ho!Ho!Ho!... the new Christmas Hippo picture book. Family legacy interview too.

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There's a Hippopotamus on Our Podcast Eating Cake

Posted October 16, 2018 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

'There's a Hippopotamus on our Podcast Eating Cake'. OneMorePage are enthusiastic podcasters of kidslit.

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Tamil translation of Fake ID

Posted September 25, 2018 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Tamil translation of Australian Hazel Edwards' 'Fake I.D.' launched by Chennai Consul-General and Cre-A Publishing.

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Ho! Ho! Ho! There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Christmas Cake

Posted July 29, 2018 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Grandson reads advance copy of 'Ho!Ho!Ho! There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Christmas Cake' which is dedicated to him.

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Like Me

Posted June 4, 2018 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

Even the REAL Reading Dog shares his story. Easy reading, all stories link to the curriculum theme of 'Like me'. Available Five Senses Publishers

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Hippo Fav book

Posted May 13, 2018 in Latest News by Hazel Edwards

Senator Penny Wong reads with her daughters and 'There's a hippopotamus on our Roof eating cake' is a favourite. The Weekly Review

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Hazel accepts patron's role.

Posted April 27, 2018 in Latest News by hazel Edwards

Hazel Edwards O.A.M., new Patron for Society of Women Writers (Vic)

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