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Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 44 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.

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Penguin Random House children’s authors at Sydney Writers’ Festival 2024

Learn more about the children’s authors who were part of the 2024 Sydney Writers' Festival and check out their books.

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8 tips for aspiring authors from Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman shares his top tips for writers ahead of his new book, Tweet.

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Two authors share their Grandparents’ Day plans

We caught up with Fiona McArthur and Morris Gleitzman to learn about their Grandparents’ Day plans, the books they read with their grandchildren and advice for new grandparents.

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Morris Gleitzman's secret friends, and how they inspire him to write

We spoke to Morris Gleitzman to learn about inspiration, humour and his new book, Digging Up Dad which comes out on 18 October 2022.

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Always by Morris Gleitzman

The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now. It’s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix’s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember – Always.

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CBCA Book Award Notables 2022

Fourteen Penguin and Puffin books have been selected for the CBCA Book Awards Notables list.

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Australia’s top 10 books for kids in 2019

Australia has spoken! We’ve rounded up the most-purchased Penguin titles of 2019 for children and teens.

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Australia’s top 10 kids’ books of 2020

Here are some of the best selling books of the year.

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Australia’s Top 10 Books for Kids in 2021

The most popular books of the year, written by Australian authors.

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Always by Morris Gleitzman | Out September 2021

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/always-9780143793243 The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe. It’s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix’s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember – Always. #Always #MorrisGleitzman #TheFelixCollection

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Always by Morris Gleitzman - Pre-Order Now

The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now.

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Superproofs are here!

In stores July 2021, until stocks run out.

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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd | Read Aloud by Morris Gleitzman

Famous picture book HAIRY MACLARY FROM DONALDSON'S DAIRY by New Zealand author Dame Lynley Dodd, read aloud by Morris Gleitzman, author of ONCE, BOY OVERBOARD and TOAD RAGE. Find out more: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hairy-maclary-from-donaldsons-dairy-9780143306153 Hairy Maclary activity pack: https://www.penguin.com.au/activities/2621-hairy-maclary-activity-pack #HairyMaclary #LynleyDodd #MorrisGleitzman

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Binge-worthy books: the ten best kids' series that will keep on giving

Just like a good TV show, a beloved book series can lift our mood. Here are some of the best for kids.

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New. Improved. Short stories.

Morris Gleitzman on the value of the short story.

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