The Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2008 as the Australian Children's Literature Alliance (ACLA). It champions and promotes the transformational power of reading in the lives of young Australians. The ACLF is a collegial and inclusive organisation with representation from across the field of children's and young adult literature. In 2018 the ACLF changed its name from the ACLA to clarify the focus of its work. The Australian Children’s Laureate is an initiative developed by the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF). The Laureate's role is to promote the importance of reading, creativity and story in the lives of young Australians. Author Ursula Dubosarsky is the 2020–2021 Australian Children's Laureate. Previous laureates have been: Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor (2012–13) Jackie French (2014–15) Leigh Hobbs (2016–2017) Morris Gleitzman I(2018–2019).