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Congratulations Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor, our 2012-2013 Australian Children’s Laureates

Much-loved children’s authors Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor were announced on December 6th as the first Australian Children’s Laureates at the launch of the initiative in Adelaide. Both are talented and award-winning storytellers who bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role – Alison as a renowned author and illustrator, and Boori as a celebrated author, performer, dancer an... Read more

by | December 12, 2011

Anita Heiss reviews the winner of The Prime Minister’s Award for Children’s Fiction, Shake A Leg by Boori Monty Pryor and Jan Ormerod

Boori Monty Pryor  is a stellar storyteller. I’ve seen him in action wowing young people and adults alike at schools, libraries, community events and major literary festivals. There’s no surprise at all that his most recent book Shake A Leg  – with lively illustrations by the talented Jan Ormerod – was named the 2011 Winner (Children’s Fiction) in the prestigious Prime Minister’s Awards. Inspir... Read more

by | September 22, 2011