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Sally Murphy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Curtin University, specializing in Literacy Education. She serves as Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) program and holds post-nominals OAM, Ph.D., Grad Dip Ed., and BA (Hons). Notably awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to children's literature and education, her research focuses on integrating children's literature into curricula and enhancing literacy engagement.
Her academic background includes a Doctorate in Education (Ph.D.), Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Research interests span creative writing, early childhood education, and literary studies, with a strong emphasis on diversifying representation in children's literature.
Publications highlight a prolific career in both academic and creative works, including peer-reviewed articles on mentoring practices and over 50 published children's books and poetry collections. Key themes include cultural diversity in storytelling, ecological awareness, and pedagogical innovations.
Her work frequently bridges literary creativity with educational practice, exemplified by collaborations with publishers like Walker Books Australia and Fremantle Press. Ongoing projects emphasize inclusive narratives and the role of literature in fostering critical thinking among young learners.
