AWARD-WINNING AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S AUTHOR
“We are all so full of stories”
– Andrea Rowe
Andrea Rowe is a multi-award winning, best-selling Australian children’s author who writes stories that children adore, and families and educators share to explore the world with curiosity and compassion.
Her highly acclaimed picture books are published around the world.
She loves writing stories that fill up our hearts and heads.
Andrea’s debut, best-selling picture book, Jetty Jumping, won the 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year – Early Childhood and 2023 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year. It has become a much loved contemporary Australian classic.
Andrea followed that up with another best-seller, Sunday Skating. Since then, In the Rockpool was recognised as 2024 CBCA Notable Picture Book of the Year – Early Childhood, and Amid the Sand Dunes the 2025 CBCA Notable Picture Book of the Year. All are illustrated by the talented Hannah Sommerville.
New books, Castle Crashing and her first non-fiction picture book, Dogs with Jobs are coming soon in October 2025.
There are more books on the way.
A passionate advocate for Australian children’s literature and connected communities, Andrea is the 2025 inaugural ambassador for Victoria’s Public Libraries, a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust fellow, and, in between it all, children’s specialist bookseller at Antipodes Bookshop, Sorrento on Bunurong Country.
A former award-winning copywriter and communications strategist helping not-for-profits and businesses create impacts and connections, Andrea is currently on a business sabbatical while she writes more books.
Books
Discover books by Andrea Rowe
Jetty Jumping
“Jetty Jumping is an emotionally rewarding story and a contemporary Australian classic. In this joyful picture book, the author tenderly explores those childhood challenges and fears, whilst celebrating the joy of overcoming and letting go.” – CBCA Reading Time
Sunday Skating
“Sunday Skating encapsulates beauty, nostalgia and playfulness for lovers of skating, and for those willing to try. Just like good friends and the power of courage, this book will pick you up when you fall.” – Books+Publishing
In the Rockpool
“In the Rockpool transports us to a sunny beach where children play on the rock platform. The minimal, repetitive, rhythmic language in the book is interactive and ideal for young children aged 1–4. This vibrant book may nurture a lifelong fascination with rockpools.” – Books+Publishing
Amid the Sand Dunes
“Amid the Sand Dunes is absolutely beautiful. The simplicity in the sentences makes it the perfect book for babies and young children. I really love the descriptive words when it describes the wind, the birds, the trees and more!” – How I met a book
Teacher, Teacher
“Teacher, Teacher honours their role as mentors and change-makers, capturing the powerful difference they’ve made. Andrea’s essay opens this moving anthology of stories celebrating remarkable educators who have gone beyond teaching to inspire, nurture, and create change.” – Megan Daly
Castle Crashing
“Castle Crashing return readers to the beach and summer memories. A gentle and thoughtful picture book about showing kindness to ourselves and each other when big feelings threaten to overwhelm us.” – Hardie Grant
Dogs with Jobs
“Dogs with Jobs is a celebration of the vital role dogs play within our society. They’re here to save the day in so many ways.” – Hardie Grant
Audrey Skips
“Audrey Skips is a tribute to Melbourne, Australia’s first neon sign and a timeless treasured landmark. It’s also a story about community and kindness, legacy and conservation.” – MidnightSun Publishing
The everyday tutu
Coming soon with illustrator Tess Moh. This is shaping up to be a fabulously fun book.
Back for more (books that is, not the title
A new book by Hannah Sommerville and I currently in production
It’s a secret (still not telling)
I know … you want me to spill the beans … but not yet!
More secret stories (so many!)
With several more new books in production, you’ll just have to keep hanging around till I can share sneak peeks!
Resources
Looking for resources and templates?
Andrea has writing resources, creative prompts and helpful writing inspiration to share and free stuff to download.
Children's writing tips for grown ups | FREE RESOURCE
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Upcoming events
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Work with me
Andrea is a highly regarded, engaging presenter, panellist, and host of in-conversation events at festivals, bookstores and libraries. Her background in media and publicity, radio journalism, event MCing and freelance reviewing enhances arts and culture events.
Book Andrea for your event
Andrea’s engaging conversations and informative talks and interviews feature compelling insights into early literacy, reading engagement, literary discovery, and writing proccesses. She hosts panel conversations with curiosity and compassion, and delivers key note speeches with warmth and wonder. She has appeared on stage and in conversations nationally, and internationally.
Book Andrea for your school
Andrea’s energetic and inspiring workshops and in-school sessions encourage young writers and readers to connect with storytelling in new ways. She delivers motivating programs for children, and masterclasses for grown ups. Her books are much-loved mentor texts by educators, and she conducts school presentations and interactive writing sessions online and face-to-face, for all ages.
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