ABC Splash has partnered with the Centre for Youth Literature at State Library Victoria to let you chat with Leigh Hobbs the new Australian Children's Laureate for 2016-17.
Leigh will be interviewed live at 2pm AEDT on Thursday 25 February 2016.
Students' questions will guide the show!
Stay tuned for details about how to join the live chat at:
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/livestream/2178479/meet-the-laureate
Host:
Anna Burkey
Anna Burkey is a producer and cultural programmer, creating and driving high-quality programs. Anna works across the creative arts, but is particularly fond of books and reading. Her artistic roots lie in Edinburgh, the world's largest festival city, and she's fascinated by the way that stories translate across format, from illustration, words and books to games and technology.
Guests:
Leigh Hobbs
Leigh Hobbs was born in Melbourne, grew up in Bairnsdale and has lived and worked in Sydney, Sale and London. He is an artist who works across a wide range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books.
Centre for Youth Literature at State Library Victoria
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/live-learn/centre-youth-literature
