Jacinta Froud has been writing stories and poems since she was knee high to a grasshopper. That’s old people speak for kind of tiny. She is a teacher and a Mum to three children, who love listening to her silly stories and provide constructive criticism when poked.

Jacinta is a member of the ACT Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI ACT) the Children’s Book Council of Australia ACT (CBCA ACT) and the Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She is an active participant in several groups including the Duck Pond, SCBWI critique group, The Dreamers and The Sunshine House.

If you are ordering a book as part of a school visit by Jacinta please:

• Add your child're school and class in the order notes

• If you want the book signed by Jacinta to a child or children - set out their name in the order notes as well.