@andrearowe
Andrea Rowe is an award-winning children’s author, bookseller and Victoria's first library ambassador.
All about Andrea
All about Andrea
EVENTS AND APPEARANCES
BWRF Picture Book Publishing with Andrea Rowe - workshop - Brimbank Events
BWRF Picture Book Publishing with Andrea Rowe - workshop - Brimbank Events
In this practical presentation, award-winning children’s author Andrea Rowe will share the ins and outs of getting your children’s book published.
School Holidays: Storytime with Andrea Rowe - Hastings Library Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite
School Holidays: Storytime with Andrea Rowe - Hastings Library Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite
Join children's author Andera Rowe to read and celebrate her brand new book, Castle Crashing. Ages 0-6.
School Holidays: Storytime with Andrea Rowe - Rosebud Library Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 from 2 pm to 3 pm | Eventbrite
School Holidays: Storytime with Andrea Rowe - Rosebud Library Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 from 2 pm to 3 pm | Eventbrite
Join children's author Andera Rowe to read and celebrate her brand new book, Castle Crashing. Ages 0-6.
Italian Retreat 2026 — Writing enduring picture books workshop
Italian Retreat 2026 — Writing enduring picture books workshop
Apollo Bay Wordfest
Apollo Bay Wordfest
Apollo Bay WordFest is a Festival weekend of literary events to engage readers, writers and wordsmiths in the depths of Winter on The great ocean road.
Latest news
Australia’s best children’s picture book poll - vote now | Culture | The Guardian
Australia’s best children’s picture book poll - vote now | Culture | The Guardian
Cast your vote for the best Australian children’s picture book from 27 January to 5 February. You can vote every day
Big Summer Read
Big Summer Read
Embrace the joy of reading more books!
Vic Kids Challenged To A Big Summer Of Reading | Premier
Vic Kids Challenged To A Big Summer Of Reading | Premier
The Allan Labor Government is giving Victorian schoolkids the opportunity to swap screens for stories these summer holidays, as part of the fifth annual Big Summer Read.Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos today visited narrm ngarrgu library in the CBD to launch the statewide reading challenge that aims to combat the “summer slide” – a common reduction in reading time and subsequent loss of literacy skills children experience during the long school holidays.
Andrea Rowe appointed as new Libraries Ambassador
Andrea Rowe appointed as new Libraries Ambassador
Award-winning author Andrea Rowe has been named Victoria’s first Public Libraries Ambassador.In this role, Andrea will celebrate the value of local libraries as places for learning, creativity and sharing ideas.She will work with the Local Government Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria to highlight how government supports vital library services.Andrea’s picture book Jetty Jumping won:
Public Libraries Vic Ambassador: A New Face For Victorian Libraries
Public Libraries Vic Ambassador: A New Face For Victorian Libraries
Andrea Rowe Good Read Reviews
Andrea Rowe Good Read Reviews
Author of Jetty Jumping, Sunday Skating, and In the Rockpool
Books by Andrea Rowe
Buy Castle Crashing
Buy Castle Crashing
A gentle and thoughtful picture book about showing kindness to ourselves and each other when big feelings threaten to overwhelm us
Buy Dogs with Jobs
Buy Dogs with Jobs
A celebration of the vital roles dogs play within our society
Buy Audrey Skips
Buy Audrey Skips
Andrea Rowe and Lisa Coutts come together to create a story about community and kindness, legacy and conservation. Audrey Skips is a tribute to The Skipping Girl, Melbourne's first neon…
Buy Amid the Sand Dunes
Buy Amid the Sand Dunes
Buy In the Rockpool
Buy In the Rockpool
Buy In the Rockpool by Andrea Rowe from your local bookstore. One little rockpool.Two little eyes.Three little urchins, bobbing with the tide.Littl...
Buy Sunday Skating
Buy Sunday Skating
Buy Jetty Jumping
Buy Jetty Jumping
Buy Jetty Jumping: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood by Andrea Rowe from your local bookstore. Milla is afraid of jumping off the jetty becaus...
Buy Teacher, Teacher
Buy Teacher, Teacher
Order my books online through Readings Books
Order my books online through Readings Books
Speaking & events bookings
Andrea Rowe - Lamont Authors
Andrea Rowe - Lamont Authors
Andrea Rowe - Booked Out Speakers Agency
Andrea Rowe - Booked Out Speakers Agency
Reviews. Interviews. Podcasts
Yellow Shelf podcast interview
Yellow Shelf podcast interview
ABC Adelaide interview
ABC Adelaide interview
Juvenilia exhibition - May Gibbs Literature Trust Fellowship
Juvenilia exhibition - May Gibbs Literature Trust Fellowship
Secrets from the Green Room
Podcast
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Podcast
Secrets from the Green Room
Books+Publishing In the Rockpool review
Books+Publishing In the Rockpool review
Books+Publishing Sunday Skating review
Books+Publishing Sunday Skating review
Author delves into the wonders of nature - Mornington Peninsula Magazine
Author delves into the wonders of nature - Mornington Peninsula Magazine
Author spotlight : Andrea Rowe - Peninsula Kids
Author spotlight : Andrea Rowe - Peninsula Kids
Andrea Rowe, Radio Marinara — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
Andrea Rowe, Radio Marinara — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
Author rollerskates into regional book tour
Author rollerskates into regional book tour
Rowe returns home for book launch - Mortlake Dispatch
Rowe returns home for book launch - Mortlake Dispatch
Help in the pipeline to fix child-care staff shortages
Help in the pipeline to fix child-care staff shortages
Xanadu inspiration behind new children's book
Xanadu inspiration behind new children's book
Teacher and family resources
Sunday Skating Teachers Notes & Activities
Sunday Skating Teachers Notes & Activities
Melbourne MamaMag Oct/Nov 2023
Melbourne MamaMag Oct/Nov 2023
Australian book Teacher Teacher shares stories of inspirational educators
Australian book Teacher Teacher shares stories of inspirational educators
Fishy Stories interview
Fishy Stories interview
Readings Monthly cover & Book of the Month
Readings Monthly cover & Book of the Month
12 Curly Questions with author Andrea Rowe
12 Curly Questions with author Andrea Rowe
Go55s_Magazine_cover story
Go55s_Magazine_cover story
Andrea Rowe interview - Reading With a Chance of Tacos
Andrea Rowe interview - Reading With a Chance of Tacos
Story teller and content crafter
Latest author news
Latest author news
Hire me for author talks, workshops, festivals and Book Week
Hire me for author talks, workshops, festivals and Book Week
Hire me for content creation or copywriting training
Hire me for content creation or copywriting training
Not for profit & social enterprise copywriter
Not for profit & social enterprise copywriter
Awards and residencies
2025 Notable Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Amid the Sand Dunes
2025 Notable Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Amid the Sand Dunes
2024 Notable Children’s Book Council of Australia - In the Rockpool
2024 Notable Children’s Book Council of Australia - In the Rockpool
2022 Winner Children's Book Council of Australia - Jetty Jumping
2022 Winner Children's Book Council of Australia - Jetty Jumping
Aust Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards Winner 2023
Aust Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards Winner 2023
Speech Pathology awards 2023 shortlists announced | Books+Publishing
Speech Pathology awards 2023 shortlists announced | Books+Publishing
Mulga Bill Writing award - Highly Commended 2024
Mulga Bill Writing award - Highly Commended 2024
Mulga Bill Writing award 2023
Mulga Bill Writing award 2023
Newcastle Short Story Award 2022 Highly Commended
Newcastle Short Story Award 2022 Highly Commended
Hal Porter Short Story Competition 2020
Hal Porter Short Story Competition 2020
Writer in the Window at DRIFT Festival
Writer in the Window at DRIFT Festival
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