Dub Leffler

Dub Leffler is a proud Bigambul man. In a career spanning twenty-five years, he has written and Illustrated over thirty books for children and taught workshops in over 300 schools nationally and overseas. He has earned many shortlistings and won multiple awards along the way, including the CBCA’s Book of The Year in 2019 for the seminal work Sorry Day (with Coral Vass). He has collaborated with other artists, including Banksy, Shaun Tan and Quentin Blake to name a few. Celebrated internationally, Dub’s illustrations have featured at The Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy and his work is held in permanent collections around the globe including The Library of Congress in the US.

Books by Dub Leffler

The Drover's Son

Leah Purcell, Dub Leffler

Survival, truth telling and hope . . .
A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell’s bestselling novel The Drover’s Wife.
A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model, and stands as a testament to the hardships and resilience of Australia's First Nations peoples.

Rocky and Louie

Phillip Walleystack, Raewyn Caisley, Dub Leffler

A heartfelt story about the bond between two brothers and their special connection to country. Illustrated by CBCA award-winning picture-book creator Dub Leffler, and written by acclaimed singer/storyteller Phil Walleystack and award-winning children’s author Raewyn Caisley.

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