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The May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust promotes the creation of contemporary Australian children’s literature in the belief that children’s books, written and illustrated by Australians, are vital to the well-being, creativity and literacy of our children.
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State Library Family Fun Event: Make a Zine! With Judy Watson
Join this award-winning children’s bookillustrator during the July school holidays
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Announcing our 2024 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship Recipient
We take the pleasure in announcing the recipient selected to undertake the May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust 'Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship' in 2024.
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ANNOUNCING OUR 2024 Creative Time Residential Fellowships Recipients
We take the pleasure in announcing the four recipients selected to undertake the May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust 'Creative Time Residential Fellowships' in 2024.