Leigh Hobbs, best-selling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic Old Tom, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Horrible Harriet has today been announced as the Australian Children's Laureate for 2016 - 2017.
His subversive humour has delighted children for more than two decades. He is the Australian Children's Laureate for 2016-17.
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