Author

Robert Vescio has had his short stories published in anthologies, he has won awards for his children’s writing, as well as being an author on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge list. Robert’s aim is to enthuse and inspire children to read and write and leave them bursting with imaginative ideas

What is the most important thing about what you do?

For me the most rewarding part about being a picture book author is sharing my stories with children. Not only do I create fans for my books, but it’s great to see how I can make a difference in a child’s life.

I enjoy visiting schools because it connects kids to books and gives them an appreciation of the process involved in creating the books they love. It’s a much more powerful way than simply reading them.

Do you think picture books are important?

Most definitely. I love picture books because of the way they express emotions and ideas in simple ways. Picture books invite engagement – a connection. That’s why I enjoy writing picture books because it supports an adult-child conversation. The pictures help to initiate a discussion with young children and express their feelings.