Kirsty Eagar

Kirsty Eagar is an Australian author and surfer. Her Young Adult novels have won and been shortlisted for numerous literary awards, and she is currently writing the screenplay for the feature film adaptation of her novel, Raw Blue. Kirsty was raised by her mother and grandmother on a farm under the big skies of Central Queensland. She now lives on Sydney's northern beaches with her husband, two daughters, and a very salty dog. She surfs most days, and competes in her local boardriders’ club. She loves northerlies, the emerald glass of Autumn swells, purple sea snails, and her beach community. She is fascinated by learning through creativity, and is the founder of Story Smart for students and schools.