Andrew O'Connor (writer)

Andrew O'Connor (born 1978) is an Australian novelist.

Life

Born in Warragul, Victoria, he studied Arts at the University of Melbourne before travelling and working in central and northern Australia. Following this, he lived and worked in Tokyo and Nagano, Japan. He presently lives in Warragul, Australia. After this, he returned to his birth place to became a History teacher at a local school. He went on to be given an award for his amazing and interesting lessons.

Awards and nominations

2005 — The Australian/Vogel Literary Award for Tuvalu
2007 — Commonwealth Writers' Prize (South East Asia and South Pacific Region, Best First Book) for Tuvalu
2008 — Longlisted in the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for Tuvalu

Bibliography

Tuvalu (2006)

External links

"Tuvalu". Allen and Unwin.

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