Gabrielle Tozer

Gabrielle Tozer is an award-winning author based in regional New South Wales. Her latest works include The Unexpected Mess of It All, which won the 2025 ACT Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, beloved picture books Before We Met and Tiny Good Things (illustrated by Sophie Beer) and Can't Say It Went to Plan.Over the years, Gabrielle has received honours including the State Library of Victoria's Gold Inky Award for The Intern, and appeared on the CBCA's Notable List for Older Readers for Remind Me How This Ends. Gabrielle loves sharing her passion for creativity, and has spoken at the Sydney Writers' Festival, Canberra Writers Festival, CBCA national conference and more. She has also worked as a mentor for the Regional Arts Network, Regional Arts Australia and the ABC's Heywire initiative.Gabrielle's seventh novel, This Is How It Should Be, hits shelves in 2027.Say hello: gabrielletozer.com