Anika Molesworth
Sunlight Dragon is a new children’s picture book that celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife – specifically, the endangered Barrier Range Dragon – and its fragile outback habitat. Aimed at children aged 5–12, the book weaves storytelling and science to introduce themes of climate care, threatened species and conservation in a way that is both engaging and educational. Stunning illustrations bring the story of Sunlight Dragon to life, taking young readers on an immersive journey into the secretive world of an endangered lizard.
Children's picture book
Sunlight Dragon
Dr Anika Molesworth lives among the rugged Barrier Range on Wilyakali Country in far western NSW. She is a farming and environmental scientist and a passionate storyteller. Her first book, Our Sunburnt Country, won the Royal Societies of Australia and New Zealand Writer’s Award for Outstanding Writing on Social Change. Other awards include Young Conservationist of the Year (2022), Young Australian of the Year, New South Wales Finalist (2017), and Young Farmer of the Year (2015). Anika is widely recognised for her work ensuring the best possible future for the planet, people and the food on our plates.
