Gus Gordon

Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children. His picture book Herman and Rosie (Penguin), a musical love story set in New York, was sold at auction in New York to US publisher Neal Porter Books and has since been sold into thirteen countries. It has been adapted for the stage, was chosen as the 'Read for Australia' book and won the 2013 CBCA 'Honour Award' for best picture book. It was also shortlisted for the German Youth Literature Award, the Sakura Medal in Japan, the Kirico book awards in Spain, the Les Incorruptibles prize in France and the Premio Anderson Children's Book awards in Italy.

Gus has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in both 2016 and 2017. It is the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature.

Gus's latest picture book Somewhere Else has sold into ten countries to date.

Gus lives with his wife and three kids on the Northern beaches of Sydney. He also likes cheese a great deal.