Featuring: wonder, silliness and how Andy has made millions of kids fall in love with reading. He talks about the early days figuring out what kind of writer he was; dealing with initial rejections; the algebra of comedy and fiction; his characteristic too-much-information detail; the joy of collaborating and the genius of Terry and Jill; the endless rewrites and hard work alongside many laughs; how deadlines are useful; why the Treehouse series went ballistic; the art of performance; working with The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and what books are coming next. There are also loads of book and film recommendations. * You might want to listen to this interview in a few sessions as it’s much longer than usual (everything Andy said was gold so I didn't edit it down). He’s incredibly humble, generous and funny (forgive my excessive laughter) and his life story is an inspiration. Enjoy.
Andy Griffiths is one of the most loved authors in Australia. Andy and his partner in crime illustrator Terry Denton have collaborated on more than 33 bestselling books including the Treehouse series, all of which have sold over 10 million copies – which must make them some of bestselling Australian authors of all time. They’ve been published in over 35 countries and have had various books adapted for stage with sell out seasons at the Opera House. Andy is an ambassador for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and the Pyjama Foundation and has received countless awards for his books and contribution to Children’s Literature.
* You might want to listen to this interview in a few sessions as it’s much longer than usual (everything Andy said was gold so I didn't edit it down). He’s incredibly humble, generous and funny (forgive my excessive laughter) and his life story is an inspiration. Enjoy.