Archimede Fusillo facts for kids

Archimede Fusillo (born in 1962) is a well-known Australian writer. He creates exciting books for children and young adults, often drawing inspiration from his own life and Italian heritage.

About Archimede Fusillo

Archimede Fusillo's Italian background has greatly influenced many of his stories. His first books, like Memories of Sunday Cricket in the Street and Talking to the Moon, show this influence.

He has written three main novels. These include Sparring with Shadows (1997), which was nominated for an international award. His other novels are The Dons (2002) and Bruises (2004). These books were published by Penguin Books Australia.

Fusillo also writes for the popular Aussie Bites children's series. His book in this series is called Uncorked. He often shares his stories in the ethnic magazine Italy Down Under. His fiction has also appeared in other publications like Imago. Short stories by him have been featured in collections such as Hunger and Other Stories.

His Life and Inspirations

Many of Archimede Fusillo's books come from his own experiences. He went to a boys' school, where a teacher encouraged him to write. A serious childhood accident involving a friend deeply affected him and later inspired some of his writing. Other stories, like The Dons, were inspired by his grandmother, who had dementia.

Archimede Fusillo lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife, son, and daughter. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked as a writer for two international magazines. He studied Psychology at Melbourne University.

His stories often take place in the 1960s and 1970s. This was when he was growing up as a first-generation Italian-Australian. His books often explore what it means to be a man.

Fusillo has received several awards for his writing. He won the Alan Marshall Award and the Mary Grant Bruce Award for his short stories. His novel The Dons also received a Family Therapy Award for Literature.

He is a popular speaker at many events, including the Melbourne Writers Festival. He often talks on panels for schools. He has also spoken at the Mildura Writers' Festival and the Northern Writers Festival. He regularly visits schools in Melbourne and other states to share his stories.

In 2005, Archimede Fusillo was a judge for the Eastern Regional Libraries National Storywriting Competition.