1. Merrion Frances "Mem" Fox AM is an Australian writer of children's books and an educationalist specialising in literacy.
11 Facts About Mem Fox
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Mem Fox was the only white child at the mission school.
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Mem Fox later took a course in children's literature at Flinders University.
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Mem Fox only had irregular parts in radio plays and began teaching as she did not get paid enough money.
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When her daughter was seven, Mem Fox decided to take a course in children's literature at Flinders University because of Chloe's love of reading.
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One of the assignments was to write a children's book, for which Mem Fox wrote a story named Hush the Invisible Mouse.
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Mem Fox's professor encouraged her to publish it, and it was illustrated by Julie Vivas, a student in the art department.
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In 1981, while working in drama, Mem Fox decided to retrain in literacy studies.
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Mem Fox has published books on literacy aimed at children, their parents, teachers and educators.
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Mem Fox held the position of Associate Professor, Literacy Studies, in the School of Education at Flinders University until her retirement in 1996.
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Mem Fox's daughter, Chloe Fox, is a former member of the South Australian House of Assembly.