Gleitzman announced as Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-19
Children’s author Morris Gleitzman has been chosen as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-19. The author of nearly 40 books for young people, including Two Weeks with the Queen (Pan...
Hobbs chosen as Australian Children’s Laureate for 2016-17
Children’s author and illustrator Leigh Hobbs has been chosen at the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2016-17. The creator of more than 20 books, including Old Tom, Mr Chicken Goes to...
Colfer named Irish children’s laureate
‘Artemis Fowl’ author Eoin Colfer has been named as the third Laureate na nÓg, the Irish laureate for children’s literature. Colfer replaces illustrator Niamh Sharkey in the two-year position, which...
Sharing stories: Australian Children’s Laureate Jackie French
Much-loved children’s and YA author Jackie French is the new Australian Children’s Laureate. She spoke to Kate Blackwood about her plans for her term, which runs until 2015. Broadly speaking, what...
French named ACLA Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015
Children’s author Jackie French has been named the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. Author, actor and director Rhys Muldoon presented French with the laureate’s Magpie Award at a ceremony at the...
Malorie Blackman named UK Children’s Laureate
In the UK, children’s author Malorie Blackman has been announced as the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate, reports the Bookseller. Blackman was presented with the Children’s Laureate medal and a cheque...
Australian children’s laureates to attend Bologna summit
Australia’s inaugural children’s laureates Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor will attend the first international children’s laureate summit at this year's Bologna Children’s Book Fair. The event, to be held on...