Craig Silvey
About the author

Craig Silvey

Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle, Western Australia. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published in 2004. His bestselling second novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and is considered a modern Australian classic. Published in over a dozen territories, Jasper Jones has won plaudits in three continents, including an International Dublin Literary Award shortlisting, a Michael J. Printz Award Honor, and a Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlisting. Jasper Jones was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010. Honeybee is his third novel.

Books by Craig Silvey

Rhubarb
Craig Silvey

Rhubarb

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    Jasper Jones
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    Jasper Jones

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    Jasper Jones (Film Tie-In)
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    Jasper Jones (Film Tie-In)

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    Honeybee
    Craig Silvey

    Honeybee

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    Runt
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    Runt

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    Craig Silvey Articles

    The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

    Podcast

    21 November 2023

    The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

    Breaking News: Announcing the 2023 Better Reading Top 100

    News | Awards | Events & Festivals

    27 April 2023

    Breaking News: Announcing the 2023 Better Reading Top 100

      Winners of the 2023 Indie Book Awards Announced!

      News | Awards

      21 March 2023

      Winners of the 2023 Indie Book Awards Announced!

        An Absolute Joy: Read Our Review of Runt by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton

        Review | Our Review

        21 November 2022

        An Absolute Joy: Read Our Review of Runt by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton

          Podcast: Craig Silvey on Exploring the Bonds Between Dogs and Humans

          Podcast

          31 October 2022

          Podcast: Craig Silvey on Exploring the Bonds Between Dogs and Humans

            Live Book Event: Craig Silvey, Author of Honeybee

            News | Events & Festivals

            9 May 2022

            Live Book Event: Craig Silvey, Author of Honeybee

              Podcast: Better Reading Top 100: Craig Silvey on the Books that Shaped his Childhood

              Podcast

              3 May 2022

              Podcast: Better Reading Top 100: Craig Silvey on the Books that Shaped his Childhood

                Live Book Event: Craig Silvey, Author of Honeybee

                News | Events & Festivals

                12 November 2020

                Live Book Event: Craig Silvey, Author of Honeybee

                  Honest and Profoundly Moving: Read an Extract from Honeybee by Craig Silvey

                  Review | Extract

                  30 September 2020

                  Honest and Profoundly Moving: Read an Extract from Honeybee by Craig Silvey

                    Read About the Incredible Story Behind Craig Silvey's New Book, Honeybee

                    Review | Author Related

                    28 September 2020

                    Read About the Incredible Story Behind Craig Silvey's New Book, Honeybee