ABOUT JESS
Jess Black is an award-winning author of over sixty seven children's books. Jess writes picture books, junior fiction and middle grade level fiction.
Jess has written the Netball Besties series, the Kicking It series, the Mackenzie Arnold series, The Colourful World of Poppy Starr Olsen, Time Out! (Who Dunnit, Eddie Woo? series), the Pepper Creek Ponies series, the Tales of Mr Walker series, The Keeper of the Crystals Series, and the Little Paws series.
Jess is the co-author of The Kaboom Kid series, The Bindi Irwin Wildlife Adventure series, and the Animal Tales series.
Jess has written four picture books - The Bold Australian Girl, Moon Dance, Logan’s Big Move and The Sea in Me.
In 2023 Jess released a new black and white high contrast board book series with Harper Collins. The titles include Aussie Bird Babies, Aussie Farm Babies, Bouncing Aussie Animals, Aussie Babies that Hatch, Classic Aussie Christmas, and Aussie Christmas Surprise.
Jess regularly gives author talks and runs creative writing workshops in schools. You can book her through CKT Speakers Agency Jess also teaches creative writing to children with The Creative Word Shop.
Jess lives in Newcastle with her husband, two daughters, a rescue dog and a tyrannical cat.
A few of Jess’s Books
Kitty is not a Cat
When Kitty arrives on the doorstep of a house full of music-mad felines, their lives are turned upside down as they attempt to teach her how to be human.
Kaboom Kid
If you have young kids, Jasmine’s the perfect dog. Part playmate, part nanny, she’ll tire them out while keeping a watchful eye on everything. She also loves to cuddle at night!
Stories for Girls
Featuring stories that girls will be jumping with joy to read and re-read, Stories for Girls is a selection of wonderful stories written by Australian authors especially for girls in the 6- to 8-year-old age group.
Mr Walker
Intelligent, alert and a bit mischievous, Michael is always up for an adventure. Whether you’re jumping in the car for a weekend road trip or going for a run, he’ll be by your side.
Moon Dance
Somewhere in Eucalypt Gully, Where exactly, no-one knows, A group of animals gather, Shh! Follow them on tippy toes... Jump up and join the Aussie animals' moon dance-you'll soon get into the groove!
Dominic
If it’s tricks you’re after, Dominic is your dog. He’s a pro at running, fetching and catching a frisbee mid-flight. We can’t imagine a better companion for an active couple.
Keeper of the Crystals
Eve is staying with her grandmother and her only choice in playmate is Oscar, the boy from next door. The lure of the forbidden attic in her Nan’s house proves too much for Eve and Oscar and they sneak upstairs to explore.
Bold Australian Girl
Do you know what my Mum whispers as she straightens out a curl? ‘You can do anything. You’re my bold Australian girl.’
This delightful picture book encourages girls to do anything.
Get in touch with Jess
You can contact me through my Speakers Agents by state.