And the next Laureate is …
Well, we don’t know yet, but the process has begun. Not the Australian Children’s Laureate, sadly, as there is no such beast, but the UK institution that has seen the role shaped by Quentin Blake (1999-2001), Anne Fine (2001-2003), Michael Morpurgo (2003-2005), Jacqueline Wilson (2005-2007) and the current Laureate, Michael Rosen, whose term expires in 2009.
The sixth Laureate’s term will run from 2009-2011, and children (and adults) around Britain are now being asked to submit their nominations. Young people can make a strong case for their choice in 100 words in order to win a place at the announcement ceremony on 9 June. Who might it be? Will the BGBGB pattern of previous Laureates continue?
And, just dreaming, if we were to have an Australian Laureate, what names might emerge?
November 19th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Bob Graham.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Wonderful idea, Penni. How can we make it happen?
November 19th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Well Kevin Rudd IS following me on Twitter. I’ll suggest it to him.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Sorted. Now we just have to sit back and wait. It’s such a good idea, how could he not want to do it.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Bob Graham it is. Kevin can say it’s his idea. I don’t mind as long as it happens. Good work, Penni.
January 9th, 2009 at 11:16 am
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