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The Australian Children's Laureate is an award presented every two years to one of Australia's pre-eminent children's authors/illustrators to celebrate their contribution to Australian literature. Our vision is to enrich children's lives through the power of story and develop a culture of reading in Australia.

The Laureate's role is to engage with kids, educators, the public and the media on the importance of reading.  During their appointment the Laureate acts as a national and international ambassador for reading, speaking on behalf of all creators and of the entire industry representing reading advocates, educators, librarians, booksellers and publishers.

The Australian Children’s Laureate is an initiative developed by the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF).

Author Sally Rippin is the Australian Children's Laureate for 2024 and 2025.

Previous laureates have been:

Gabrielle Wang (2022–2023)
Ursula Dubosarsky (2020–2021)
Morris Gleitzman (2018–2019)
Leigh Hobbs (2016–2017)
Jackie French (2014–2015)
Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor (2012–2013).

In the video below, listen to our current Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin, outline her thoughts on her role as Laureate in 2024 and 2025.