Matt Zurbo – For The New York Times
Matt Zurbo is an oyster farmer, author and adventurer living in Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. He embarked on an ambitious project to write 365 childrens books in 365 days.
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Matt Zurbo is an oyster farmer, author and adventurer living in Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. He embarked on an ambitious project to write 365 childrens books in 365 days.