Sue Lawson

Sue Lawson is an award winning young adult and junior fiction author, with a passion for

young people, writing and reading. Her books are recognized for the sensitive way they

explore the exciting and heartbreaking complexities of adolescence.

A former teacher, Sue has also worked for both ABC and commercial stations and currently

works part time for Geelong's BAY FM.

Her book Pan’s Whisper was shortlisted for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards,

Young Adult Fiction, won the 2012 Australian Family Therapist Award, Children’s Literature

and was shortlisted for other awards.

Her latest young adult novel, based on real events, is Freedom Ride.