Character actors: Australia’s children celebrate 80 years of Book Week
by Eelemarni Close-Brown from World news | The Guardian on (#6ZFW7)
What began in 1945 as a way to promote reading has turned into a highlight of the school year, with children dressing up in outfits inspired by their favourite books
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Australia's Children's Book Week is celebrating its 80th year in style, with children donning their best costumes for the traditional parade in schools across the country.
The event has the theme Book an Adventure". It is run by the Children's Book Council of Australia, which has been promoting literacy and reading for children since the end of the second world war.
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