In this episode of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
Summer Series #2: Gus Gordon
In episode 2 of our ‘Meet The Creatives’ Summer Series, Allison chats to author and illustrator Gus Gordon about making beloved picture books, creating a story within a story, existential musings and graphic novels.
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Meet The Creative: Gus Gordon
About Gus Gordon
Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children.
His books Wendy, Herman and Rosie (2013 CBCA Honour book), Somewhere Else (2017 Speech Pathology book of the year), The Last Peach and Finding François have sold in over 20 countries worldwide and have received wide international recognition.
He has twice been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Gus’s first graphic novel, Into the Bewilderness was recently released simultaneously in the US and Australia.
About ‘Into The Bewilderness’
The long-awaited graphic novel debut from award-winning Australian author-illustrator Gus Gordon.
A funny, life-affirming graphic novel from award-winning Australian creator Gus Gordon.
Best friends Luis and Pablo spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating pinecone porridge.
But Luis wonders if there’s more to life than just the woods and the rivers and the sky. Sure, life is good. but maybe it could be … better?
When adventure in the big city calls, will the friends find what they’re looking for?
Published by Hardie Grant Publishing
Other episodes you might like
Summer Series #1: Briony Stewart
Episode 220: Books About Feelings
Episode 171: 10 minutes with Ebony Froome
Episode 156: Graphic Novels 2.0
Our books
The Mapmaker Chronicles series by A. L. Tait
The Ateban Cipher (duology) by A. L. Tait
The Maven & Reeve Mysteries by A. L. Tait
The First Summer of Callie McGee by A. L. Tait
Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A. L. Tait
Danger Road by A. L. Tait
The Beehive by Megan Daley
Teacher, Teacher (anthology), edited by Megan Daley
Raising Readers by Megan Daley
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