Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children and the grown-ups in their lives. He has made many picture books, including Jessica's Box, Last Tree in the City and The Children Who Loved Books.

He won the 2016 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, an Australian Book Industry Award in 2017, and his novel The Elephant won a Queensland Literary Award in 2018, as well as being shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the CBCA Awards.

He is a popular presenter in schools and his work has been translated into many languages, including Italian, Portuguese, Korean and Dutch.

Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, two daughters, a dog called Florence and a cat named Harry.

Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children and the grown-ups in their lives. His first book, Jessica’s Box, was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the CBCA Crichton Award for Emerging Illustrators.

He has since created many books, including Last Tree in the City, The Children Who Loved Books and Blue Whale Blues. He has recently illustrated Damon Young’s series of humorous picture books that celebrate family diversity.

He is a popular presenter in schools and his work has been translated into many languages, including Italian, Portuguese, Korean and Dutch. Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, two daughters and a small, charming dog called Florence.