Michael O'Loughlin & Alison Lester sign up as ambassadors

We're delighted and enormously proud to announce two fantastic new ambassadors to our program.

Alison Lester currently shares the Australian Children's Laureate with Boori Monty Pryor and has travelled and worked with kids of all ages in remote communities for the past 15 years. This year she conducted a special workshop for kids from Wilcannia.

Michael O'Loughlin is one of Australia's best known AFL players and a strong advocate for the importance of reading and books.

Posted 19 August, 2012

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