In this episode of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
Summer Series #8: Peter Cheong
In episode 8 of our ‘Meet The Creatives’ Summer Series, author and illustrator Peter Cheong shares the story of how he went from the Australian army to a career in children’s books, moving into writing, and how he decides an idea is strong enough to sustain a story.
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Meet The Creative: Peter Cheong
About Peter Cheong
Peter Cheong spent several years in the Australian Army, before he finally decided to pursue his dream of a career in books.
Peter is the illustrator of ‘I’m a Hero Too’, ‘Nothing Alike’ and the ‘Pow Pow Pig’ and ‘Freddie Spector’ series. Peter’s debut book as an author/illustrator, ‘Every Night at Midnight’, was voted CBCA Shadow Judging Winner for Picture Book of the Year in 2024. He has since released his second author/illustrated book, ‘Where We Can Hear the Giants Sing’.
Peter is currently working on his debut graphic novel series, ‘April Ordinary, Thief Extraordinary’, the first of which will be out in 2027.
Peter lives in Perth (Whadjuk Region), Western Australia, with his very understanding wife, sons, and less understanding cat.
About ‘Every Night At Midnight’
A little lone werewolf prowls the nights on his own until he finds friendship in the most unexpected of places in this whimsical and tender picture book in the spirit of Julie Fogliano’s My Best Friend.
Every night at midnight, Felix turns into a wolf. His hands and feet turn into velvety paws, his senses grow sharper, and he grows a long, furry tail. Felix loves exploring on four legs, and he has the nighttime world to himself. There’s no one else like him.
During the day, Felix is human, but it still feels like there’s no one like him. The other kids used to invite him to play, but now they keep their distance. That’s fine, though. Felix doesn’t need anyone else. But after a chance encounter, Felix the little lone wolf starts to wonder whether he might find his pack after all.
Other episodes you might like
Summer Series #1: Briony Stewart
Summer Series #3: Jade Goodwin
Summer Series #4: Cheryl Orsini
Summer Series #7: Jess Racklyeft
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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