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Sep 25, 2025 32 min

Gordon Korman | Bestselling Author at 14

from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North

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/knockaboutmedia ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV by Ed Conroy available here. Follow us on our socials: Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTube Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti Recorded by Tyler Rauman Featuring Gordon Korman & Ed Conroy A Knockabout Media Production Additional 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*

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