Dub Leffler
Descended from the Bigambul people of South-West Queensland, Dub Leffler is Australia’s Premiere indigenous illustrator of Children’s literature. He has written two books for children & has illustrated over 27 titles including the much lauded Once There was a Boy and Sorry Day
Dub’s work is known and held in collections around the world Including The Library of Congress in the U.S. His current works include The Beautiful Night written by Carl & Hakea Merrison (Hachette 2023), and Walking Together written by Coral Vass (Scholastic).
Testimonials
Dub's presentation engaged and inspired our students. He pitched the content to their different age levels. It was fun and enjoyable.
Westdale Public School, NSW - July, 2025Many of our teachers and students found Dub's presentation to be interesting and engaging. We hope to book him again in the very near future to do illustration workshops with some of our students.
Goondiwindi State School - June, 2024Dub Leffler was warm and engaging, and the children (and adults) all enjoyed his presentation.
Chatswood Library (Willoughby City Council) - June, 2023Dub was wonderful with our Year 6 students. He was engaging and responsive to their interactions. And so talented!!
North Kellyville Public School - May 2023I really loved Dub Leffler because he was a very nice artist and showed us some of his drawings , he also showed us some tips for drawing.
I like Dub Leffler because his drawing were really good and it was fun
I liked the presentation by Dub Leffler because we cud enjoy drawing and earn to illustrate
he taught us tips to become a great illustrator and how to illustrate.
Dub leffler was my favourite as he had some unique and fun drawing activities
Cherrybrook Literary Festival - November 2022
Strangers on Country
Our Dreaming
Frog Finds a Place
The Sugarbag
Claws, Eyes, Flippers
Animals Move
Sorry Day
Once There Was A Boy
New South Wales
Speaker type
- Author
- Illustrator / Designer