This tag houses some of my favorite illustrated and picture books written by Australian authors, illustrated by Australian artists or both.
Those who loved Shaun Tan’s award-winning “Tales from Outer Suburbia” (a compilation of surrealistic short stories) would be delighted with his latest creation, the sister volume “Tales from the Inner […]
Harry Reade’s (1927-1988) life experiences were unconventional, his personally eccentric (click here to read more about his colourful life). He expressed his attitudes and ideas through satirical cartooning, political illustration
“How Many Ropes on a Boat?” the last known picture book by Harry Reade Read More »
Published by the National Library of Australia (1984) this is one of the few known picture books created by Harry Reade. Delightfully illustrated, its message is that of tolerance and
“Whitefellers are Like Traffic Lights” humour and harmony from Harry Reade Read More »
Night School is on the shelf of favourites in our library of children’s books. Both its author Isobelle Carmody and illustrator Anne Spudvilas are genius creators and Night School is a
“Night School” nerve-wrecking quest to follow the path of light while conquering fears Read More »
For any Anne Spudvilas fans out there, on the 8 March 2018 Newcastle Regional Library will open the exhibition 25 Years in Illustration – The Art of Anne Spudvilas subtitled
“The Race” of a child struggling to fit in and the strive of an adult to understand Read More »