Sally Rippin | |
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Born | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
Occupation | Children's writer and illustrator |
Notable awards | Australian Children's Laureate (2024–2025) |
Sally Rippin is an Australian children's writer and illustrator. She is the 2024–2025 Australian Children's Laureate.
Rippin was born in Darwin, in the Northern Territory. She grew up in South-East Asia.[1]
In 2022 Rippin published Wild Thing, based on her research into learning difficulties and dyslexia as a guidebook for other parents.[2]
As of February 2024[update], Rippin is Australia's highest-selling woman author and her books have sold over 10 million copies worldwide.[3]
Rippin was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2024–2025. In the role she will travel around Australia and promote reading. Her motto is "All kids can be readers".[3]