Tales of Triumph and Transformation

“Fairy tales are stories of triumph and transformation and true love, all things I fervently believe in.” – Kate Forsyth

Born in Australia on this date in 1966, Forsyth is the author of some 50 books for all ages and perhaps best known for her historical novel Bitter Greens, an award winner that interweaves a retelling of the fairy tale Rapunzel with the true-life story of the 17^th century French woman who first told the tale.

A journalist by training, Forsyth is the direct descendant of Charlotte Barton, author of Australia’s first known children’s book.    Like her famous ancestor, Forsyth also has authored a number of children's books, including The Gypsy Crown and Dragon Gold.  She’s earned Australia’s top award for children’s literature 5 times.  Her newest book - Snow White, Rose Red and Other Tales of Kind Young Women - just came out in May.

Her work in journalism included writing and editorial positions at Hair and Money Watch and authorship of numerous freelance articles for magazines and journals like Vogue Australia, Black+White and Australian Collections.

“Storytelling,” she said, “is as old as speech. It existed before humans first began to carve shapes in stones and press their hands upon the rocky walls of caves. When our ancestors crouched about the campfire at night, they told each other tales of gods and heroes, monsters and marvels, to hold back the terrors of the night. Such tales comforted and entertained, diverted and educated those who listened, and helped shape their sense of the world and their place in it.”

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