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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Peter Carey by Jayden (8-11 years, VIC)

Drawing
Peter Carey
Peter Carey is a famous novelist and short story writer. He wrote books so all of the world can enjoy his creations. Donating books left right and center to the State Library of Victoria and manuscripts. After his talent got 2 awards including the Booker prize for ‘The true story about the Kelly gang’ and the AACTA award for best adapted screenplay. So that is why I chose him as my “Australian of the year” award.

My Awesome Australian

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The children’s guard by Joe
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