Hey there! I’m Charlie.

I was born in London, in the UK, but I live in Australia now. I have been a teacher, a performer, a fruit picker, a book seller and content writer. Compassion and tolerance are important to me. I am passionate about looking after our planet and treating others with respect and kindness. I write characters who work together with friends, family and community to make things better in their world.

My books include Mallee Boys (2017), Indigo Owl (2020), The Sugarcane Kids and the Red Bottomed Boat (2022), Raised by Moths (2023) and The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage (2024).

I have been very fortunate that my books have won awards and been recognised on shortlists. These include 2018 CBCA Honor Book, 2020 Text Prize Shortlist, 2022 Winner of The Reading’s Children’s Prize, 2023 Winner Davitt Award: Children’s Crime Novel, 2023 CBCA Notable Book, 2024 CBCA Notable & Shortlisted Book.

Writing for children and young people is so much fun and I am very grateful I can share my stories. Oh, and keep an eye out for the third Sugarcane Kids adventure coming your way soon, The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay. And a new fairground picture book called, The Endling. I can’t wait to share them with you.

Happy Reading.