Dr Cameron Stelzer

Dr Cameron Stelzer Despite what his doctor title may suggest, Dr Cameron Stelzer is not 'a boring retired English professor' but a young, original author, illustrator, publisher and qualified teacher. Cameron was born in 1977. He has lived in many places around Australia (and overseas) but now calls Brisbane home.

Cameron has a contagious passion for creating picture books and inventing wonderful and appealing characters. His series of Stroogle books are colourful stories that use enchanting rhyme and vivid watercolour illustrations. The third book The Stroogle Warms Winter also contains a musical soundtrack and read along CD. Cameron's latest book How to Create Cool Characters incorporates many of the concepts and illustration tips he uses in the workshops. Throughout 2008 Cameron will be working on the fourth Stroogle adventure The Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas and will share its development with the students he visits.

In the difficult world of children's book publishing, Cameron has carved out a niche for himself since founding the publishing company Daydream Press. This successful independent publisher not only brings out the Stroogle series and range of colourful merchandise but also specialises in illustration and design services. In 2007 Cameron illustrated and designed two books for the internationally acclaimed business speaker and best selling author Sergio Carlo Maresca.

Cameron regularly collaborates on projects with Wine Press, one of Australia's leading publishers in the hospitality industry. Cameron is also a successful artist and educator and works in partnership with high schools and local governments in South East Queensland to create community art works and banners for public spaces. For his creative efforts and community involvement Cameron was awarded a 2006 Australia Day Cultural Achievement Award.

Cameron is qualified with a Doctorate of Visual Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Education and has certificates in Small Business Management and Workplace Training.

Website: www.thestroogle.com