Symbolism, the language of feet a...

Symbolism, the language of feet and depicting difficult scenes: an interview with Dub Leffler

The Read-Aloud Home: create an inviting space where you can ... by Laura C. Children's book enthusiast, curator of a beautiful collection of children's literature.

Episode notes

From his childhood to school workshops to a particular Fleetwood Mac album cover, award-winning writer/illustrator Dub Leffler talks to the The Read-Aloud Home about the many things that impact his work. Find some of Dub's work on my Instagram @thereadaloudhome

Books and humans mentioned:

  • Sally Morgan (author)
  • Banksy (artist)
  • Coral Vass (author)
  • Leah Purcell (actor, playwright, director, novelist)
  • Once there was a boy (2011) by Dub Leffler
  • Library of Congress
  • Sorry Day (2018) by Coral Vass, illustrated by Dub Leffler
  • Kevin Rudd (Australian Prime Minister (2007-2010 and briefly in 2013)
  • The Drover's Son (2026) by Leah Purcell, illustrated by Dub Leffl ... 
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