Event #2
Morris Gleitzman: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I'm Not In Jail
Parkside Marquee
Upper Secondary / Schools Program
#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Morris Gleitzman: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I'm Not In Jail
Schools Program: Upper Secondary
10–11am, Thursday 8 October 2026
Parkside Marquee, Brisbane Powerhouse
The adventure of writing adventures. Including my real-life adventures with research: Premier League footballers in London, ruthless killers in North Queensland, tears in Europe, wild horses, grumpy camels, melted cars, too many skeletons to count, climbing the back fence at Buckingham Palace, embarrassment in Hollywood and lots more. Don’t bring a pen – bring absorbent underwear.
#Artist
Morris Gleitzman
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 45 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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