Jane
Godwin

Jane Godwin is the highly acclaimed author of nearly fifty books for children and young people, across all styles and ages. Her work is published internationally and she has received many commendations, including the 2024 Pixie O’Harris Award for services to children’s literature.

Recent publications include picture books Up Down Over Through, illustrated by Kim Drane (Hachette), Can You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?, illustrated by Terry Denton (Hardie Grant) and novels Look Me in the Eye and A Walk in the Dark (Hachette).

Jane was the Children’s Publisher at Penguin Books Australia for over a decade where she developed, championed, and worked with many authors and illustrators. Jane has produced books for a wide range of readers, from very young children through to Young Adult and crossover titles.

Jane is dedicated to pursuing quality and enriching reading and writing experiences for young people, whether it’s as a writer, a publisher or a speaker/facilitator in schools and communities.