Clare McFadden is a writer, artist and educator. She has worked in arts education with children, young people, and communities in both Australia and the United States. Clare’s previous work in schools includes as Artist/Writer in Residence, facilitating workshops in writing and illustrating, conducting online workshops for high school students. Clare has also worked extensively with adults and can offer professional development sessions for teachers and parents/carers. Her first book, The Flying Orchestra, was awarded the Children's Book Council of Australia’s Crichton Award, was selected as one of the "50 Books You Can't Put Down", was adapted for the stage as the headlining work at the “Out of the Box” Festival and listed as one of the Australian Booksellers’ Association's 50 Favourite Children’s Books.  Her second book, Book of Hours, is out now. Clare holds a Master's Degree in Education from Harvard University.