Zanni Louise

Zanni Louise has been writing stories since she was little, growing up in country NSW. She now lives between the Byron Bay hinterland, Australia and The Netherlands.

Author of over forty kids’ books, Zanni writes picture books, chapter books and books for 10-12 year-olds. Her first young adult book A Guide to Falling off the Map is released in 2025, under Zanni L. Arnot.

Zanni's picture books have been recognised by prominent awards, including Children’s Book Council of Australia, Speech Pathology Awards, Educational Publishing Awards, White Raven’s International Catalogue of Children’s Books, Panda Awards and the Australian Book Design Awards.

Her middle-grade books have been selected for Indie Book Awards, Queensland Readers Cup and Adaptable. Queenie in Seven Moves (Walker Books; Candlewick) is featured on the NSW Stage 5 curriculum.

Zanni loves visiting schools and festivals to inspire young readers and writers. She also runs online courses and hosts bespoke retreats in Italy and Australia for writers.

Zanni’s literary works are represented by LK Literary Agency and her speaking and workshops can be booked through Speakers Ink and Booked Out. She is proud to be an author ambassador for Room To Read, an organisation helping to educate girls and improve literacy and gender equality.