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Dannika Patterson is an award-winning writer with a passion for connecting children and their families to nature. Through her writing Dannika seeks to educate, uplift, spark curiosity, inspire imagination and open relatable conversations. Her work has been published in Australia and internationally, across a wide range of media. Dannika's debut children's picture book, Jacaranda Magic, was released in 2018 and won 'Best Selling Children's Book' for 2018 at Little Gnome Book Shop. She was the recipient of the MBC Queenslander of the Year Award for 'Contribution to the Arts in Queensland' for 2019. When she¿s not writing, Dannika loves to immerse herself in a good book or adventure outdoors with her family. She lives with her husband, two children and a hive of native Australian bees, beside the bay in Brisbane. Visit dannikapatterson.com to check out Dannika's other titles, book an author visit or writing workshop and access free downloadable resources, including Teachers' Notes and tips for writing haiku poetry.