I was thrilled beyond belief when The Trouble in Tune Town was named winner of the ACT Writing and Publishing Award (Children’s category). The ACT Writing and Publishing Awards, administered by the ACT Writers Centre (ACTWC) across four categories, recognise excellence in published writing by ACT region writers. Presenting the award, ACTWC Director, Paul Bissett, described The Trouble in Tune Town as “a gorgeous picture book that tells a fun story with a lovely message for children along the way, and provides a perfect introduction to the world of music”.
Maura Pierlot is an award-winning author and playwright based in Canberra, Australia. Her debut picture book, The Trouble in Tune Town, won the 2018 ACT Writing and Publishing Award (Children’s category) and overseas honours. Maura has received artsACT funding to produce an adaptation of her play, Fragments for the digital space. Fragments, Maura's debut professional theatre production, enjoyed a sell-out season at The Street Theatre, Canberra in 2019. Maura's debut young adult novel is awaiting publication. Click on ‘About’ to read more.
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