From the Victorian High Ability Program, Alfie interviews Andy about why he writes in first-person narration, how he makes books conversational, and tips for young readers who want to write their own stories.
There are growing concerns over the link between declining literacy rates and under-resourced school libraries. One of Australia’s best-loved children’s authors, Andy Griffiths, says “imagination is at stake,” as iPads replace books.
An anarchic writer, Andy Griffiths has always refused to follow the rules. He shows us into his music room and zany ‘playroom’ filled with the books and toys that have fired his imagination since childhood.
In the latest episode of their madcap cooking show, inFredible, Fred gets turned into Peanut Butter and chased by the Peanut Butter Beast! We are joined by Andy Griffiths, author of the hilarious You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast, illustrated by Bill Hope.
Come along with New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths (The 13-Story Treehouse) on a brand-new adventure that plunks the reader right into the middle of all the wacky action and laughs with peanut butter monsters and its unique storytelling style!
In a very special episode of Sometimes Always, Andy joins Sarah to talk about the songs, artists, sounds and ideas that have kept his brain buzzing for decades. From Alice Cooper to Melbourne’s Tongue Dissolver, Andy takes us on a musical journey, talking about life, creativity and the importance of remaining silly.
Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope: Putting the Reader Inside the Story
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths and, for the very first time on the podcast, illustrator Bill Hope, to talk about their wildly fun, reader-inside-the-story series, You and Me.
ABC announces new series based on bestselling children’s books
The ABC, in partnership with Werner Film Productions, is excited to announce a new screen adaptation of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s bestselling children’s book series The Treehouse.
There would barely be a parent or grandparent who hasn’t read one of his books to the kids. Andy Griffiths is Australia’s rock star children’s author – and he has a new gig.
Watch the official launch of the 2026–2027 Children’s Laureate, Andy Griffiths! Andy Griffiths champions the power of reading as an adventure that all children and families can enjoy. He is joined by illustrator Bill Hope, his collaborator on a new series, including You & Me and the Land of Lost Things and You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast.
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