![]() By reading books about diverse characters by diverse authors, young people can not only gain knowledge but also learn tolerance and empathy.’ ![]() ‘Through story we can be inside the head of someone else, even someone with a different culture or way of life to our own. Nourish your imagination and a garden of delight will grow,’ said Wang. ‘As Australian Children’s Laureate I will be encouraging young people to use their imagination by reading, writing and drawing. The theme of Wang’s two-year term will be ‘Imagine a Story’, through which she aims to explore issues of imagination, cultural diversity, visual literacy, audiobooks and reading aloud. ![]() ![]() Wang’s work is influenced by her Chinese heritage and experiences growing up, often including elements of Chinese culture, philosophy and mythology. Melbourne-based Wang is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 20 books, including The Lion Drummer (illus by Andrew McLean), A Ghost in My Suitcase and The Wishbird (all Puffin), which each received the Notable Book commendation at the CBCA awards in 2009, 20 respectively. ![]() Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF) has named Gabrielle Wang as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022–23. ![]()
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