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JUNE 19, 2022

Australian Children’s Laureate Free Resources and Survey

BY JAMES BENNETT


Create with Gabi

A new month means a new FREE creative activity by our 2022–2023 Australian Children’s Laureate Gabrielle Wang.

This month the inspiration is PETS – but with a fun twist. Download your copy HERE.

ACLF also have a lot of other lovely FREE resources available inspired by Gabi’s gorgeous illustrations. These include colouring activities, bookmarks, and bookplates. Download yours HERE.

Have your say

The ACLF is conducting a survey to discover your past and ongoing involvement with the Laureate program. They would be grateful if you can take 5 minutes from your busy day to complete this brief survey.

Everyone who returns the survey by Monday June 27 will go into the draw to win a box of newly published children’s books. You can then nominate your favourite library that you would like to receive the books.

Start the survey HERE.

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