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Kate Ryan Kate Ryan i(A68553 works by) (birth name: Katharine Teresa Ryan)
Born: Established: 1966 Fitzroy, Fitzroy - Collingwood area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon The Golden Book Kate Ryan , Melbourne : Scribe , 2021 21544451 2021 single work novel

'Jessie had said they should go at midnight. It's the gods' time, she said, narrowing her eyes dramatically. Anything could happen.'

'It's the 1980s, and Ali and her best friend, Jessie, are on the cusp. In the simmering heat of summer, in their small coastal town, they are starting to chafe at the restrictions put on them by their teachers, their parents, and each other. Then Jessie suffers a devastating accident, and both their lives are forever changed.

'When Ali is an adult, with a young daughter herself, the news of Jessie's death unlocks the memories of that summer, forcing her to reckon with her own role in what happened to Jessie so many years ago. As this stunning debut moves back and forth in time, and Ali's secrets are forced into the light, Kate Ryan asks profound questions about responsibility and blame, and, ultimately, about love.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Modern Art Book Kate Ryan , Cally Bennett (illustrator), Melbourne : National Gallery of Victoria , 2018 15750222 2018 single work information book children's

My Modern Art Book explores a selection of exhibited works of art and design, and their creators. Meet the artists and designers, and learn about their works, experimental approaches and big ideas. It features twenty-three artists and designers from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York including: Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Rineke Dijkstra, Jackson Pollock, Joaquín Torres-García, Simone Forti, Andy Warhol, René Magritte, and many more.

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1 Perfect Kate Ryan , 2018 single work short story
— Appears in: Meanjin , Summer vol. 77 no. 4 2018; (p. 183-186)
1 Where Her Sisters Live Kate Ryan , 2016 single work short story
— Appears in: The Best Australian Stories 2016 2016; (p. 174-178)
1 The Mourning Dress Kate Ryan , 2015 single work short story
— Appears in: TEXT : Special Issue Website Series , October no. 30 2015;
1 1 y separately published work icon Monet's Garden : A Book for Kids Kate Ryan , Melbourne : National Gallery of Victoria , 2013 8572150 2013 single work biography children's

'Monet's Garden: A Book for Kids is an exciting new publication written and developed especially for children aged five and up. Richly illustrated with images of works, lively texts and creative design, the publication introduces children to one of the most highly acclaimed artists of the twentieth century, his life and his art works.' (Publication summary)
1 Windows Kate Ryan , 2012 single work short story
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings , October no. 11 2012; (p. 109-119)
1 The Leaves Kate Ryan , 2011 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sleepers Almanac : No. 7 2011; (p. 329-334)
1 The Good Mother Kate Ryan , 2010 single work short story
— Appears in: New Australian Stories Two 2010; (p. 111-118)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Search of Fred Beaney Kate Ryan , Sally Rippin (illustrator), South Melbourne : Lothian , 2007 Z1446874 2007 single work picture book children's Fred Beaney is desperate to find a plain round watch with black hands that ticks, just like his father's watch when he had sat on his knee long ago and it had just been the two of them.
1 y separately published work icon Belvedere is Beached Kate Ryan , Roland Harvey (illustrator), Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z966847 2002 single work picture book children's adventure

Belvedere is more than ready for his first day at the beach. The picnic basket is full, the sun is shining and the sand is hot and soft. But Belvedere didn't count on getting beached! Will anyone dig Belvedere out? (Source: back cover)
1 1 y separately published work icon Belvedere in the City Kate Ryan , Roland Harvey (illustrator), Albert Park : Roland Harvey Books , 2000 Z966843 2000 single work picture book children's adventure

At last, Belvedere's dream of travelling to the city comes true! There is so much to explore - but city life is not quite what Belvedere and his many travel companions expect it to be... (Source: back cover)
1 1 y separately published work icon Belvedere Dreaming Kate Ryan , Roland Harvey (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Roland Harvey Books , 2000 Z966833 2000 single work picture book children's
1 Eyes Kate Ryan , 1993 single work short story
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , October no. 155 1993; (p. 71)
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