2025 Creative Stars

We bring graphic novelists, authors, oral storytellers, illustrators, cartoonists and more to you from Australia and beyond. We’ll be adding new creatives throughout the year as we share more of our programming.  

Stay tuned. We’ll be releasing details in May.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Become a Scribbler to  to keep up to date.

2025 Scribblers on the Road Creative Stars

Brenton E McKenna

Brenton E. McKenna, is a respected Yawuru artist. One of the world’s most renowned First Nations graphic novelists, his works inspire Indigenous voices in the world of graphic novels. He has also gained recognition for his popular weekly comic strip, Old Champ, in The West Australian.

Shane McCarthy

From Batman: Legends of the Dark, Star Wars, Deadpool Team-Up, to Transformers, internationally acclaimed writer for DC and Marvel Comics, Shane McCarthy, has left an indelible mark on the comic world.

Sally Murphy

With more than 50 children’s books to her name, local author Sally Murphy, OAM, is the proud recipient of the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the WA Premier’s Literary Award in the children’s book category.

Zeno Sworder

Zeno Sworder is an award-winning writer and illustrator, winning the prestigious Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for his unique storytelling and stunning illustrations.

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Brenton E McKenna

Brenton E. McKenna, is a respected Yawuru artist. One of the world’s most renowned First Nations graphic novelists, his works inspire Indigenous voices in the world of graphic novels. He has also gained recognition for his popular weekly comic strip, Old Champ, in The West Australian.

Sally Murphy

With more than 50 children’s books to her name, local author Sally Murphy, OAM, is the proud recipient of the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the WA Premier’s Literary Award in the children’s book category.

Shane McCarthy

From Batman: Legends of the Dark, Star Wars, Deadpool Team-Up, to Transformers, internationally acclaimed writer for DC and Marvel Comics, Shane McCarthy, has left an indelible mark on the comic world.

Zeno Sworder

Zeno Sworder is an award-winning writer and illustrator, winning the prestigious Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for his unique storytelling and stunning illustrations.