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NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The Australian Children’s Laureate Illustration Exhibition is LIVE and ONLINE
BY JAMES BENNETT
This very special exhibition features original illustrations from the stories of our Australian Children’s Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky. Enjoy gorgeous images from some of Australia’s most loved illustrators and some never before seen pictures too.
Laureates Online
If you are planning for 2022 or even some fun activities for the end of 2021 why not take a look at the fantastic new offering – Laureates Online.
Ursula Dubosarsky talks about Show Don't Tell, Write What You Know and Writing the First Draft, while Alison Lester shows you How to Create a Picture Book step by step.
All funds raised go to support the Australian Children’s Laureate Program.
Email admin@childrenslaureate.org.au for more information.
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