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Kelly Canby Kelly Canby i(12850000 works by)
Born: Established: London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Kelly Canby is an internationally published illustrator and author. She was born in London, but has lived in Australia since the age of three. Canby has been regional advisor for The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Western Australia, and on the judging panel of the annual Shaun Tan Illustration Award.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Littlelight Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2020 18577068 2020 single work picture book children's

'When bricks start to go missing from the town's four walls, the mayor whips his citizens into a frenzy of aggravation. But when the town's people find the thief, and her motive, they discover perhaps it is the mayor who is the problem. Illustrated in moody black and white with dynamic neon highlights, this is a thought-provoking tale of tolerance and acceptance.' (Publication summary)
2021 shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award
2020 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Books
2021 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award — Picture Books
y separately published work icon Littlelight Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2020 18577068 2020 single work picture book children's

'When bricks start to go missing from the town's four walls, the mayor whips his citizens into a frenzy of aggravation. But when the town's people find the thief, and her motive, they discover perhaps it is the mayor who is the problem. Illustrated in moody black and white with dynamic neon highlights, this is a thought-provoking tale of tolerance and acceptance.' (Publication summary)
2021 shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award
2020 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Books
2021 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award — Picture Books
y separately published work icon Rodney Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2019 14982299 2019 single work picture book children's

'Rodney spent most of his days looking up. Imagining, for hours, what a life high among the treetops would be like and how it would feel to be so … tall.
'Rodney is a small tortoise with a BIG dream. All he wants is to be larger. Then one day, Rodney’s dream comes true – or does it? It’s all a matter of perspective!' (Publication summary)
2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book
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