Trent Dalton
Born in 1979
@TrentDalton
Contemporary
Fiction
Trent Dalton is an award-winning Australian journalist and author.
He has worked for The Weekend Australian Magazine and The Courier-Mail, winning multiple awards for his journalism, including Walkleys and News Awards.
Dalton has also written screenplays, with his work receiving nominations and awards at international film festivals.
His debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe, was published in 2018 and garnered significant acclaim.
Dalton's writing often explores themes of homelessness and social issues, as evidenced by his non-fiction collection Detours: Stories from the Street.
He has also hosted the ABC Conversations show, demonstrating his versatility as a media professional.