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Mem Fox
Australian academic and children's writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Merrion Frances Fox AM (née Partridge; born 5 March 1946) is an Australian writer of children's books and an educationalist specialising in literacy. Fox has been semi-retired since 1996, but she still gives seminars and lives in Adelaide, South Australia.[1]
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Born | Merrion Frances Partridge (1946-03-05) 5 March 1946 (age 78) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Pen name | "Mem" Fox |
Occupation | Author |
Education | Flinders University |
Genre | Children literature |
Notable works | Possum Magic |
Notable awards | Nan Chauncy Award, 2017 |
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