THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NICOLE GODWIN
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Nicole is a multi-award-winning author who shines a light on environmental, animal rights and social justice issues through captivating picture books. Her books engage readers and help to create a generation of thoughtful, committed and compassionate individuals.
The themes in Nicole’s books have inspired school students and families to learn more about elephants used in tourism, the human-made perils for ocean animals, the impact of soft plastics, and what it truly means to be an Australian citizen.
One her inspiring books We Are Australians has been shortlisted for three Awards – Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year 2023, Environment Award for Children's Literature 2023 and the Karajia Award for Children's Literature 2023. Jelly-Boy won the Conservation Awareness for Children category of the Whitley Awards, bestowed by the Zoological Society of NSW and was was recognised as a Notable book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Awards 2021. This follows on from Billie winning the ACT Writing and Publishing Award in the children’s category 2019.
The attached photo of the cover of Nicole’s book We Are Australians was painted by Jandamarra Cadd.
Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an understanding of her life story and passions.
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