Best known for the children's literature classic 'There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake' series, Hazel Edwards writes for children, teenagers and adults.

With over 200 books published, Hazel runs non-boring writing workshops . An enthusiastic Reading Ambassador, Hazel has a range of resources for teachers and children to encourage reading and writing within the classroom and the family.

Hazel's releases include f2m;the boy within, and 'Like me' A clip here of  Pocket Bonfire's Hippo film.  Hazel's memoir  'Not Just a Piece of Cake:Being an Author'is gaining 5 star reviews. ' Hijabi Girl''s class performance script premiered at Watsonia Heights Primary.  'Hippo! Hippo!' the Garry Ginivan musical toured nationally. 'Celebrant Sleuth: I do or die' 'an adult mystery is Hazel's latest publication. Diversity of subject and  writing for different age and interest groups intrigues Hazel.  Fake I.D. has been translated into Tamil with Cre-A Publishersin Chennai. And the last hippo picture book ' Ho! Ho! Ho! There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake' released on October 1st, is already reprinting. The hippo biscuits have been popular too!

Booking Hazel Book Hazel for an author visit, keynote address or attend one of her writing workshops. Read more...

Get Published Learn how to write a non boring family history. Read more...

Hippo-memorabilia

Creativity V Boredom: 

'In Principle's' Henry Grossek interviews Hazel on longterm risk-taking as an author.

Yamba the Honey Ant

Hazel Edwards demonstrating storytelling with Yamba the Honey Ant on indigenous themed book program, Imparja TV, Alice Springs,Australia.