Thank you for your support in 2024. It was another wonderful year for Australian Children’s Literature and the K.O.A.L.A. Awards. Now, as 2025 starts, we have some exciting news to share.

We wish to announce Sophie Partington as the newly elected K.O.A.L.A. Council President commencing her term after the AGM on January 21st, 2025. Sophie is the Director of Library Services at PLC Sydney and has been an educator for over 22 years across multiple sectors. She is passionate about Children's literature and has participated in K.O.A.L.A. Awards for over 10 years and joined the Council 2 years ago. Sophie is looking forward to her new role as President, following on the great enthusiasm forged by Megan Light.

Megan has stepped down after 11 wonderful and dedicated years of service in the role of President. Fortunately for K.O.A.L.A., Megan will remain an active member of the Council. We give our heartfelt thanks to Megan for all she achieved over her long-standing term as President. Her vibrant and enthusiastic leadership led to the increased growth and success of the K.O.A.L.A. Awards and supported the development of the R.E.A.L. awards across Australia. Her dedication to promoting and enhancing the presence of Australian Children’s Literature, Authors, and Illustrators is to be commended. Megan’s tireless and humble work has resulted in a vibrant and well-loved Awards program being rolled out more broadly across the state of N.S.W. We are grateful to Megan for her inspirational commitment to encouraging children to read and enjoy Australian children’s literature.

We know you will join us in thanking Megan for her leadership over many years and we look forward to another exciting year ahead.

Kind regards,

The K.O.A.L.A. Awards Council