Ian Boyd
Ian Boyd is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a committee member of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, SA Branch (Vice President 2022). Inspired by his role with the Children’s Book Council, he has developed a passion for the role of literacy in the complex learning area of sustainability. With the help of his feisty companion, Biji the Bilby, Ian entertains primary students of all ages with humour and thoughtfulness, drawing from his unique blend of experiences as an author, landscape gardener, and entertainer.
From 1997-99, Ian and wife, Michelle, owned and performed in the Kangaroo Creek Gang Roadshow to children across Adelaide and regional South Australia, as far north as Mintabie, appearing at horticultural shows, playgroups, kindies, schools, and shopping centres.
As an avid songwriter, Ian received a commendation for “South Australian Lullaby” in the 2000 SCALA festival of original music, and in 2017 co-wrote the music for Adelaide Fringe Festival Show, “The House With No Name.”
Short story achievements:
2017 Lydig and Shinko Shortlisted for the Elyne Mitchell Awards.
2020 The Cerulean Rose Shortlisted for the Goodreads SIA Murder Mystery Comp.
The Frog Bridge, Spirit of the Earth Books, 2022
The Last Firedog, Spirit of the Earth Books, 2022
Published works:
Melody Finch, Spirit of the Earth Books,2020
Madilla - The Spirit of U'Katang, 2018
