Australian children's author Craig Silvey jailed for child exploitation

• Craig Silvey, known for books like Jasper Jones and Runt, pleaded guilty to child exploitation offences.
• Police raided Silvey's home, leading to his arrest and subsequent guilty plea in May.
• Silvey sent multiple messages expressing sexual desire for young boys and possessed explicit images.
• He was sentenced by the Western Australian district court.
• The case involved explicit content, and the court proceedings were detailed in reports.