Hi, I’m Andy Griffiths…
an Australian writer of funny books for kids, including the Treehouse series, the JUST! books and, most recently, the YOU & ME series.
I’ve always loved reading. You can go anywhere in a book. Everything is possible and anything can happen.
I also love writing for the same reasons. As soon as I was old enough to pick up a pencil, I wrote and drew stories to entertain myself, my friends and my family, and I’ve been doing it ever since.
As Australian Children’s Laureate 2026-2027, I’m looking forward to sharing some of my favourite ways to have adventures with words, pictures and ideas in the hope that I can encourage as many young people as possible to experience the horizon-expanding and life-enhancing joys of reading, writing, drawing and imaginative play.
Reading is an adventure … so what are you waiting for? LET’S GO!
Welcome to my website!
Here you can find all about me, my books and pretty much anything else you want to know except for the answers to your maths homework.
Here for the books
“If you’re like most of my readers, you’re probably wondering how many books I’ve written and what they’re about: well, you’ve come to the right place…”
ANDY GRIFFITHS
Australian Children’s Laureate 2026-2027
LET’S GO!
Every child (and adult!) has an imagination, and the more you feed it and exercise it, the larger and more powerful it becomes.
To help me in spreading the joys of creative reading, writing, drawing and laughter during my term as Australian Children’s Laureate, Bill and I created LET’S GO: a collection of wild stories, poems, cartoons and comic strips to inspire children (and adults!) to have fun exploring and expanding their own imaginative worlds.
Every child (and adult!) has an imagination, and the more you feed it and exercise it, the larger and more powerful it becomes.
To help me in spreading the joys of creative reading, writing, drawing and laughter during my term as Australian Children’s Laureate, Bill and I created LET’S GO: a collection of wild stories, poems, cartoons and comic strips to inspire children (and adults!) to have fun exploring and expanding their own imaginative worlds.
Latest Series!
YOU & ME
My new series features YOU (yes, YOU!) and ME going on a series of wild adventures together. The first book of the series reminds you about the time we went to The Land of Lost Things. The second book reminds you about the time we fell down a really deep hole and met the terrifying Peanut Butter Beast!
The third book reminds you of the time we went to The Land of Giants and almost got stomped!
What they’re saying about you & me
Me writing my autobiography of my life (by ME!).
With illustrator Terry Denton. Our creative partnership produced 35 bestselling and much-loved children’s books.
With illustrator Bill Hope wearing our indestructible adventure helmets, ready for Unlimited Adventure.
About Andy
My Story in five chapters
Chapter 1 (0-6 years)
I was born in Melbourne Australia in 1961. At first I was quite small but then, each day I grew a bit bigger. And bigger. And bigger.
Chapter 2 (6-20 years)
As soon as I was big enough to pick up a book I was reading, and once I learned how to use a pencil, I was writing little stories, rhymes and cartoons for the amusement of myself, family and friends.
Chapter 3 (20-30 years)
Once fully grown I did an honours degree in Literature, formed a punk band, worked in hotels, drove taxis, taught high-school English and self-published little books, which I sold at markets.
Chapter 4 (30-60 years)
A publisher introduced me to illustrator Terry Denton. Over the next 30 years we collaborated on 32 bestselling books, which have won over 100 children’s choice awards, 10 Australian book Industry Awards, and been published in more than 35 countries, selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
Chapter 5 (60+ years)
One day I met illustrator Bill Hope and we began collaborating on a brand-new adventure series (YOU & ME) which features the reader as one of the main characters. In 2026 I was honoured to become the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026-2027 during which I hope to share my love of reading, writing and drawing with as many young readers, writers and drawers as possible!
