It is with great pleasure that Walker Books Australia announces that its Managing Director and Publisher, Sarah Foster has won the Lady Cutler Award, 2010 for Distinguished Service to Children’s Literature in NSW.
Sarah Foster has been a devoted advocate of children’s literature since initially emigrating to Australia in 1989 to work with Scholastic Publishers. In 1993 she established Walker Books Australia; in 1999 she set up the New Zealand subsidiary and in 2007 started Walker’s local publishing list which has grown to nearly 40 books a year. She claims she has never had so much fun!
Deeply committed to raising consciousness of the value of literature to children, Sarah has been tireless in her efforts to campaign and promote children’s books to the greater community, which include festival and conference appearances and organising fundraising events.
Sarah is very active in the writing community and is renowned for passionately encouraging and advising children’s book authors and illustrators in their work and projects.
Sarah will receive her award at the annual Lady Cutler Dinner, which this year will be held on Tuesday, 16th November, 7.00pm for 7.30pm at the Drummoyne Sports Club, Hythe St, Drummoyne. For further information on the award and to book tickets to attend the dinner please visit: http://nsw.cbca.org.au/index.htm
The Bookman, an old friend and former colleague of Sarah's, offers his warmest congratulations on this marvellous honour which recognises many years of total dedication to the cause of children's literature and literacy. Well done Sarah, I salute you.
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