Mem fox biography

Merrion Frances "Mem" Fox AM (née Partridge; born 5 March ) is an Australian writer of children's books and an educationalist specialising in literacy. Fox has been semi-retired since , but she still writes and gives seminars. Life Story From the sun soaked shores of Australia, to the sunburnt plains of Africa, to the dampness of England and back to bright Australia, this is Mem’s life story. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Mem’s the Word () is an autobiography. It was published in the United States as Dear Mem Fox, I Have Read All Your Books Even the Pathetic Ones (). Throughout her career Fox won many awards. She received the Dromkeen Medal in for literary achievement.