Australian Children's Laureate

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"Much-loved children's authors Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor are
Australia's first Children's Laureates! Both are talented and award-winning
storytellers who bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the position -
Alison as a renowned author and illustrator, and Boori as a celebrated author,
performer, dancer and poet.

As the Children's Laureates for 2012 and 2013, Alison and Boori will act as
national and international ambassadors for Australian children's literature and
will separately visit every state and territory inspiring young people to tell
their own stories and be part of an active literary culture for enjoyment,
wellbeing and success in life.

This prestigious national honour is the culmination of the work by the
Australian Children's Literature Alliance (ACLA) to promote the transformational
power of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians.

A new outstanding Australian author or illustrator of children's literature will
be appointed as a Laureate in January 2014."