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Sara Acton

Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books such as Runt by Craig Silvey.

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A black and white photograph of a young smiling woman with wavy hair, standing outdoors

Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books such as Runt by Craig Silvey. She grew up in the Cotswolds in England and always loved drawing, especially people and other strange creatures. Sara now lives in a small seaside village on the NSW Central Coast, where she enjoys writing and illustrating for children in her studio, whilst drinking tea and eating far too many biscuits.

Sara Acton

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