Zanni Louise is an internationally published Australian author of over 40 books from picture books to young adult novels (writing as Zanni L Arnot.) Her books have been recognised by prominent speech pathology and educational publishing awards, as well as the Children’s Book Council of Australia, White Raven’s International Catalogue of Children’s Books, Panda Awards, K.O.A.L.A. Awards, Sakura Book Medal Reading List and the Australian Book Design Awards, among others. Her middle-grade novel, Queenie in Seven Moves, is on the New South Wales school curriculum.


Zanni has a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Creative Writing, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Certificate in Counselling. Zanni currently lives in an artists' warehouse in The Netherlands with two tall teens and an even taller husband. She loves visiting schools, organising retreats for grown-ups, and running in forests. Zanni is the founder of The Sunshine House, a growing community of writers and illustrators, as well as an author ambassador for Room To Read, which supports girls’ education and literacy.