Sue Whiting is a children’s and YA author and editor who has worked in publishing for two decades. As a storyteller and schools’ performer, Sue has informed, inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. She is also a freelance children’s book editor and writing coach, and the author of numerous books, including the bestselling Missing, the award-winning A Swim in the Sea and a number of CBCA Notable Books. Her latest books are The Book of Chance a mystery/suspense novel for readers 10+: and Good Question, a picture book illustrated by Annie White.
A former primary school teacher with a special interest in literacy education and children’s literature, Sue is a highly experienced speaker who loves sharing her passion for story and storytelling, reading and writing with people of all ages. Join her on her adventures in story at www.suewhiting.com.
Published Titles
The Book of Chance, Walker Books, 2020
CBCA 2021 Shortlisted Book, Older Readers
Shortlisted for the 2021 WAYBRAs
Good Question, Walker Books 2020
2021 CBCA Notable, Picture Books
Published Titles
Beware the Deep Dark Forest, Walker Books, 2018
2019 CBCA Notable Book – early childhood category
NSW Premier’s Challenge List K-2
Victorian Premier’s Challenge List, P-2
HIGHLY COMMENDED award to Annie White in the 2018 Illustrators Australia
Illustration Awards – Children’s Book, Single
Ellaslist – best books to buy for kids this Christmas
Platypus, Walker Books, 2017
2016 CBCA Notable Book, picture book category
NSTA 2017 Outstanding Trade Science Book (US)
Shortlisted 2016 Wilderness Society, Environment Award For Children’s Literature
Selected for the CCBC Choices 2017, the best-of-the-year list of the Cooperative Children’s Book Centre (US)
Selected for the 2017 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year (Five to Nine category) (US)
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, 3-4
SA Premier’s Reading Challenge, R-2
Qld Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years 1-3
ALSC Notable Children’s Books nominee (US)
Top Five Science Books of 2015 Dr George Aranda (ABC online)
A Swim in the Sea, Walker Books, 2015
Winner, Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years K-2
Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years EC-2
SA Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years R-2
Portraits of Celina, Walker Books, 2013
NSW Premier’s Reading List, Years 7-9
You Wish Jellyfish! Scholastic, 2010
Get a Grip, Cooper Jones, Walker Books, 2010
2011 CBCA Notable Book, Younger Readers.
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge list, Years 5-6 and Years 7-8
Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge List, Years 5-6 and Years 7-8
Freaky, Walker Books, 2009
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years 5-6
SA Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years 6-9
Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years 3-4
The Firefighters, Walker Books, 2010
Shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year Awards
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years K-2
Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years EC-2
SA Premier’s Reading Challenge, Years R-2
