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Book Selection Committee

United Way Book Selection Committee Bnr

Helping young minds to grow

Our books are hand-picked by a talented committee of academics, authors, Indigenous advisors, teachers and librarians, ensuring they’re age-appropriate and reflect the diversity of the wider community and include themes and concepts that support developing minds to grow.

The Book Selection Committee plays a vital role in the Imagination Library by reviewing a range of books supplied from our global and national partnerships with local and international publishers.

Alison Lester (AM)

Author and Illustrator

Dr Helen Adam

Senior Lecturer - School of Education Edith Cowan University

Alicia Hansen

Indigenous Preschool Advancement Strategy Facilitator Eureka Community Kindergarten Association Inc.

Cathy Hall

Early Childhood Teacher

Dr Bridie Raban

Honorary Professor of Early Childhood Education University of Melbourne, Deakin University

Kelly Makepeace

Early Childhood Literacy Officer / Speech Pathologist, Central Northern Regional Libraries

Paula McLean

Author and Editor

Jan Carrol

Early Childhood Teacher and Lecturer

Alison Lester (AM), Author and Illustrator

Dr Helen Adam, Senior Lecturer - School of Education Edith Cowan University

Alicia Hansen, Indigenous Preschool Advancement Strategy Facilitator Eureka Community Kindergarten Association Inc.

Cathy Hall, Early Childhood Teacher

Dr Bridie Raban, Honorary Professor of Early Childhood Education University of Melbourne, Deakin University

Kelly Makepeace, Early Childhood Literacy Officer / Speech Pathologist, Central Northern Regional Libraries

Paula McLean, Author and Editor

Jan Carrol, Early Childhood Teacher and Lecturer