Meet the new Australian Children’s Laureate

Register NOW for a special live-stream event celebrating the launch of the 2026 and 2027 Australian Children’s Laureate program. The 2026–2027 Laureate, Andy Griffiths, champions the power of reading as an adventure that all children and families can enjoy. He will be joined by illustrator Bill Hope, his collaborator on a new series, including You & Me and the Land of Lost Things and You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast.

The Australian Children's Laureate embraces the transformational power of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians. A national and international ambassador for Australian children’s literature, the Laureate is selected biennially from the country’s leading authors and illustrators.

This event is brought to you by the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation in partnership with the State Library of NSW.

There will be an Auslan interpreter during this live-streamed event.

You will be sent the link to join the live-stream when you register. Please note this is a live online event at 12.30 - 1.10pm AEDT / 12.00pm ACDT / 11.00am ACST / 9.30am AWST on 24 February 2026.

This session, artworks, film and sound clips are protected by copyright and may not be recorded, reproduced or used in any way without the express written consent of the State Library of NSW.