Ambelin Kwaymullina is a neurodivergent Aboriginal author and illustrator who comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She works across a range of forms including short stories, poetry, picture books and novels. She is a previous winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the Aurealis Award.
Ambelin Kwaymullina
Books from this author
Awards
Children’s Book Council of Australia (Notable Book 2008, 2009)
Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards (Shortlisted 2008)
Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for New Illustrators (Shortlisted 2008)



