NOVEMBER 20, 2020
BY JAMES BENNETT
As our current Laureate nears her halfway mark, the ACLF Board is calling for nominations for our 2022–2023 Australian Children’s Laureate.
We encourage people from the world of Australian children’s books – students, school and public librarians, authors, illustrators, educators, booksellers, publishers, children’s literature organisations, critics and readers to join the Laureate nomination process.
We have been blessed with the contributions made by each of our Laureates, and now is your chance to help the ACLF Board select the next national ambassador who will actively promote the transformational power of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians.
Who do you believe deserves this honour in 2022 and 2023?
Your opinion is important to the future of Australian children’s literature.
Please review the nomination criteria and let us know your confidential selections.
Nominations close on Monday 30 November 2020 at 5pm.
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