The Australian Children's Laureate was inspired by similar programs in the UK, the Children's Laureate instituted in 1999, and the USA, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature instituted in 2008.
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The Festival has attracted a wealth of popular and talented guests, including the Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson, Harry Hill, Meg Cabot and Axel Scheffler.
In January 2008 the Library of Congress inaugurated its National Ambassador for Young People's Literature scheme, as the U.S. equivalent of the Children's Laureate.
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A panel of judges considers nominations from a range of organisations representing librarians, critics, writers and booksellers, including the International Board on Books for Young People.
Kahootz is an education multimedia construction toolset created by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
Patricia May Edgar AM (born 11 March 1937) is an Australian author, television producer, educator and media scholar best known as the founding director of the Australian Children's Television Foundation.