John Nicholson (author)


John Nicholson is an Australian children's author born in Singapore. He originally worked as an architect, graphic designer and illustrator before taking up writing in 1990.
John lives in the Victorian bush with his wife Jenny and daughter Freda in a solar-powered house they both built themselves. From his books, John has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award three times and shortlisted six times, shortlisted for WA Premier's Children's Book Award, and the Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Writing and illustrating

The Australian Woolshed: Build Your Own Model Woolshed Justice and the Courts - illustrator onlyHello Listeners! - illustrator onlyThe Amazing Adventures of Amabel - illustrator onlyAmabel Abroad: More Amazing Adventures - illustrator onlyBridges Paper Chase: A Frantic Dash Around the World by Land, Sea and Air Homemade Houses: Traditional Homes From Many Lands Goddess - one hour TV dramaThe Cruelest Place on Earth: Stories from Antarctica Gold! The Fascinating Story of Gold in Australia The First Fleet: A New Beginning in an Old Land Explorers of Australia A Home Among the Gum Trees: The Story of Australian Houses Kimberley Warrior: The Story of Jandamarra Ned's Kang-u-roo - illustrator onlyWho's Running This Country: Government in Australia Fishing For Islands: Traditional Boats and Seafarers of the Pacific The State of the Planet Building the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Solo Transport: Trains
  • Solo Transport: Ships Heritage Masks - illustrator onlyMighty Murray Animal Architects The Incomparable Captain Cadell - for adultsAustralia Locked Up White Chief: The Colourful Life and Times of Judge F.E. Maning of the Hokianga - for adults
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Songlines and Stone Axes
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Cedar, Seals and Whaling Ships
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Wool, Wagons and Clipper Ships
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: Steam, Steel and Speed
  • Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia: ''100 Years of Petrol Power''