Russell Irving is an Australian author and illustrator. Working across adult and children’s fiction, he is driven by a pursuit of the rhythmic truth in every moment on the page. Shaped by his adoption at birth, his writing explores themes of loss, belonging, and resilience.

 

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When not writing in the wee hours, he works alongside the Bandjalang rangers at the Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area on the north coast of NSW—supporting culturally informed threatened species protection, including the ecological role of Ngugum (dingo) as Boss of Country.

Learn more at  www.minyumai.org.au. He has worked for many years with rangers and IPAs in the Kimberley and Northern Land Councils.

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His books are availabile online and through selected stores.