Colin Thiele

Australia's most distinguished writer for children, Colin Thiele, AC, wrote books for children for over forty years. His books, including the multi-award winning STORM BOY, THE SUN ON THE STUBBLE and BLUE FIN, have won numerous Australian and international awards and have been made into many classic films, TV series, plays and picture books. Born and raised in the Barossa Valley, Colin died in Brisbane in 2006.