Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material

November 2, 2026 · 8:01 am 2 sources

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• Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material
  The Guardian · November 2, 2026 08:01
  Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about…
• Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
  BBC News · November 2, 2026 08:03
  The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.