Craig Silvey

Writer

Craig Silvey is a West Australian novelist based in Fremantle.

Craig was raised on an orchard in Western Australia. At the age of 19, he wrote his first novel, Rhubarb, while living in Fremantle, where he now resides. In 2007 Silvey released The World According to Warren, a picture book starring the guide-dog from Rhubarb. In early 2008, he completed his second novel, Jasper Jones, an award-winning gothic tale that has become a global hit. In addition to his literary pursuits, Silvey is the singer/songwriter for the band The Nancy Sikes.

NOTABLE WORK:
The Amber Amulet
Jasper Jones (Film adaptation produced in 2015)
Rhubarb

AWARDS:
USA Printz Honor Book for Excellence in YA literature Award – Jasper Jones (2012)
Winner Australian Book Industry Literary Book of the Year Award – Jasper Jones (2010)
Shortlisted Australian Miles Franklin Literary Award – Jasper Jones (2010)