A bit about Peter.
Books have always been a vital part of Peter’s life.
Growing up on Roald Dahl and having adventures with Calvin and Hobbes, Peter was heavily influenced by the way Quentin Blake and Bill Watterson brought stories to life. After spending several years in the Australian Army, Peter finally decided to pursue his dream of a career in books.
Peter Cheong is the illustrator of I’m a Hero Too, Nothing Alike and the Pow Pow Pig and Freddie Spector series. Peter’s debut book as an author/illustrator, Every Night at Midnight, was voted CBCA Shadow Judging Winner for Picture Book of the Year. Peter unfortunately cannot turn into a wolf himself but is still trying.
Peter lives in Perth (Whadjuk Region), Western Australia, with his very understanding wife and son, and less understanding cat.
Peter’s second author/illustrated book, Where We Can Hear the Giants Sing, will be released in the American Fall of 2024.
Peter is represented by Paige Terlip of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Awards and Accolades
Every Night at Midnight - CBCA 2024 Picture Book of the Year - Shadow Judging Winner
Every Night at Midnight - CBCA 2024 Picture Book of the Year - Shortlisted
Every Night at Midnight - Crystal Kite Awards 2024 - Shortlisted
Nothing Alike - One of The Guardian’s Best Australian Children’s Books of 2023
SCBWI Picture Book Illustrator Awards 2022 - Emerging Illustrator Award Winner
Regionals and Festivals
Scribblers Festival 2024 - Justine McGinnis
Kununarra Children’s Book Week 2024 - Cesarina Fitzgerald
Ipswitch StoryArts Festival 2024 - Jenny Stubbs
Geraldton Children’s Book Week 2024 - Joanne Morgan
Scribblers Festival 2022 - Maria Alessandrino