One of Australia’s most successful authors is heading to Singleton Library to share an insight into such books as Two Weeks with the Queen, Misery Guts, Bumface, Wicked! and Deadly!
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Morris Gleitzman has carved a cult following since he wrote his first children’s novel in 1985, with audiences around the world delighting in his moving and humorous style.
His hugely popular books for children explore serious and sometimes confronting subjects in funny and unexpected ways.
After moving to Australia from England in 1969 and working as a bottle-shop shelf-stacker, department store Santa Claus, frozen chicken defroster, fashion-design assistant and sugar-mill employee, he gained a degree in Professional Writing at the Canberra College of Advanced Education and started his career as a writer for the Australian TV comedy series The Norman Gunston Show.
He also wrote a number of feature film and telemovie screenplays, including ‘The Other Facts of Life’ and ‘Second Childhood’.
His semi-autobiographical columns have appeared in the The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald’s magazine, Good Weekend, for nine years.
But the majority of Morris’ accolades are for his hugely popular children’s books including his latest title, Toad Delight.
Morris Gleitzman will talk about his books and life in writing at Singleton Library on Monday November 7 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, contact 6578 7500 or visit www.singleton.nsw.gov.au
