The Man Who Stood Up to Ned Kelly

About the Author

Katrina Roe is a children’s author, book reviewer and media professional. She writes inclusive stories that inspire kids to face challenges with courage and kindness. For many years she presented a morning radio show on Sydney’s Hope 103.2 and was the host of two podcasts, The Hope Book Club and Australia’s Invisible History. Her first picture book, Marty’s Nut-Free Party, was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year while Emily Eases Her Wheezes was a CBCA Notable. In 2023, she won the Forevability Award for Same, a true story about her brother, Charlie, who has cerebral palsy. She won the published author section of CYA in 2023. Katrina lives and works on Wiradjuri Country in Wagga Wagga. Krista Brennan is a freelance illustrator, fine artist and art teacher who lives in Sydney, Australia, with her partner and mischievous cat. She primarily uses traditional methods for her art, including watercolour, ink and oils. Krista's art has been featured in books, card games, exhibitions and competitions, but she enjoys using her pictures to tell stories most of all.