ACLF Blog Posts
RSSHello from your new Australian Children’s Laureate for 2020/2021!
Posted on 19th February, 2020 by
My name is Ursula Dubosarsky. I’m a writer. I’ve written a lot of books for children and young adults. ​The Australian Children’s Laureate is a person who is lucky enough to be chosen to travel around Australia – and even … READ MORE
Second Australian Children's Laureate Summit
Posted on 14th February, 2020 by
We welcome you to attend the second Australian Children's Laureate Summit at Somerset Storyfest Tuesday 17 March 10am-4pm. Click on the flyer below for details and book online here: https://bit.ly/2Ho2qVa
Ursula Dubosarsky announced as 2020-2021 Australian Children's Laureate
Posted on 13th February, 2020 by
We are delighted that children’s author Ursula Dubosarsky has been chosen as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2020–21! Ursula Dubosarsky was born in Sydney wanted to be a writer from the age of six. She is now the author of over … READ MORE
Our Biennial Report 2018-19
Posted on 29th January, 2020 by
This report heralds the official end of the term of our fifth Laureate, Morris Gleitzman, but as we say, ‘once a Laureate, always a Laureate’; and what a superb Laureate he has been. For the past two years Morris has … READ MORE
Morris Gleitzman on Breaking taboos: what's off-limit in children's books?
Posted on 21st August, 2019 by
Modern children’s books are tackling ever more complex topics such as terrorism, gender identity and suicide, but who determines what our children should or should not read? Australian Children’s Laureate Morris Gleitzman is no stranger to tackling taboo issues. Watch … READ MORE
The inaugural Australian Children's Laureate Summit
Posted on 22nd May, 2019 by
Here's a video highlighting day two of the inaugural Australian Children's Laureate Summit at the Sydney Opera House in collaboration with the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. 100 children had the honour of a workshop with all five … READ MORE
We are delighted that our Australian Children's Laureate Auction is now live!
Posted on 14th January, 2019 by
We are delighted that our Australian Children's Laureate Auction is now live! In this auction there are 25 fabulous treasures for you to bid on, generously donated by creators of children’s books. Check it out: http://www.32auctions.com/laureate2019 The auction was … READ MORE
