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Lester's 'Imagine' used as inspiration for empowering drama program

Posted on 22nd May, 2013

Through the extraordinary efforts of teachers, led by The Song Room teaching artist Belinda Berrington, this inspirational drama program is empowering students with disabilities through creativity and story. READ MORE

Media Release: Meet Boori Monty Pryor at the Come Out Festival: SA`s preeminent arts festival for schools and families

Posted on 16th May, 2013

From workshops at the State Library of SA to an exhibition about his life and work, a Keynote Speech and visits to outer Metropolitan libraries (including Playford, Marion and Onkaparinga), it is going to be an inspiring visit. READ MORE

Boori makes Channel 10 Prime-time News

Posted on 16th May, 2013

Telling Tales: Royal Children's Hospital were thrilled with their recent visit by Boori - 'It was a joy to listen to Children's Laureate, Boori Monty Pryor share stories and storytelling tips with children and young people at the RCH'. READ MORE

MEDIA RELEASE: BOORI GETS READY TO SHAKE A LEG ACROSS VICTORIA

Posted on 9th May, 2013

Boori Monty Pryor will begin his much anticipated tour of Victoria this May as part of his role as Australia’s inaugural Children’s Laureate*. Boori’s metropolitan and regional tour has been organised in collaboration with the State Library of Victoria to work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people in Shepparton, Mooroopna and the Royal Children’s Hospital. READ MORE

MEDIA RELEASE: 'This is My Place' Book Making Workshops with Alison Lester, Tjitjiku Inma Project (South Australia), May 5th - 9th

Posted on 6th May, 2013

Inaugural Children’s Laureate Alison Lester has been invited by Carclew Youth Arts (Aboriginal Arts Development) and the Anangu Education Services and Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Education Committee to conduct book making workshops on the APY Lands as part of the Tjitjiku Inma Project. READ MORE

Australian Children's Laureate March - May News 2013

Posted on 27th April, 2013

If you'd like to find out about the Laureate's International Tour to Bologna, Ireland and the UK as well as events coming up near you in the next few months, read our March - May newsletter and sign up to … READ MORE

'Sophie Scott Goes South' awarded White Raven Status

Posted on 22nd April, 2013

Congratulations to Alison whose recent picture book Sophie Scott Goes South was chosen for the highly prestigious White Raven Catalogue 2013. The White Raven label is given to books that deserve worldwide attention because of their universal themes and/or their exceptional and often … READ MORE