Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald is the author of the bestselling Real Pigeons and Hello Twigs series. He loves writing stories that make kids laugh, gasp and wonder about the world.

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Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald is the author of two beloved series for young readers: the bestselling Real Pigeons and the Hello Twigs graphic novels (published as Twig Friends in the US). He loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise, and regularly presents at schools and runs creative writing workshops. His books have been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, the Readings Children’s Book Prize, and the Australian Book Industry Awards. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

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A children's book cover in green and pink with the words "Real Pigeons" in large yellow and black lettering across the top, and cartoon illustrations of birds along the bottom.

Real Pigeons Bin Baddies

Newcastle Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the festival takes place, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people attending our festival.

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