Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North

Gordon Korman | Bestselling Author at 14

September 25, 2025·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What if your middle school English project became a published book? That’s exactly what happened to Gordon Korman. At just 12 years old, he turned a classroom assignment into This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall—the start of a legendary career in children’s literature.Featuring insights from cultural historian Ed Conroy (Retrontario) and Gordon Korman himself, this episode is a nostalgic, funny, and inspiring look at how a kid from Thornhill, Ontario became a household name in children’s literature.For more reading:Snoop by Gordon Korman here.Consider supporting us by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/knockaboutmediaImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV by Ed Conroy available here.Follow us on our socials: Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTubeWritten & Hosted by Ryan BarnettProduced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia GemmitiRecorded by Tyler RaumanFeaturing Gordon Korman & Ed ConroyA Knockabout Media ProductionAdditional audio material:Newspapers.com, CBC*This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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