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 ...
Keywords
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