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Meet the 2012 Inkys Judges: James Moloney

Jun 28,2012
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Noted author of children’s and young adult fiction both in Australia and overseas. James' book Silvermay won the 2011 Gold Inky award.

What was your favourite book as a child? File 9736

The Silver Brumby’s Daughter

What's a book that made you cry?

Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian

A book that made you laugh?

Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo

What are you currently reading?

50 Years of the Rolling Stones

What’s your favourite reading place?

In bed.

Who is the author you’d most like to meet? (Living or dead.)

Phillip Pullman

Favourite book-to-film adaptation?

Holes [book by Louis Sachar]

On a quiz show, your special subject would be: 

I’m more a general knowledge person, but Impressionist Art would come close.

And what are you generally doing when you're not reading?

Avoiding it, or maybe relaxing with my dear wife.

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