Storytime in any language
News
30 January 2024
The new children's app LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
Gain an insight into the process and artwork of author and artist, Leigh Hobbs. See original artworks, drafts and character studies and hear Leigh discuss his career and works in a short video interview.
Little Bird’s Day by Sally Morgan and Johnny Warkatja Malibirr shares the story of a day in the life of a Little Bird. See Johnny Warkatja Malibirr’s illustrations, watch videos of the children's book and hear him talk about the process.
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Take a look at into the art and process of illustrating children's picture books with Gabriel Evans. See drafts, sketches, colour tests and storyboards. Evans work is playfully rendered with watercolour, gauche and ink in high key colour.
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This short animation shows how Liz Annelli created the illustrations for Ten Pound Pom using a combination of techniques
SLWA on ABC Radio
Listen to Dr Kate on ABC Radio Perth as she explores the picture book Little Bird’s Day by Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr. The original illustrations for the book are held within the State Library collection.