Anne Bower Ingram facts for kids

Anne Bower Ingram OAM (1937–2010) was an amazing Australian author and publisher. She was known for her work with children's books. She helped many writers and artists get their start. She also made sure Australian children's stories were known all over the world.

A Life in Books

Anne Bower Ingram was born in Manilla, New South Wales, on October 18, 1937. She loved books from a young age. When she was 15, she left school to work in a bookshop. This was her first step into the world of publishing.

At age 21, Anne traveled to Britain. There, she joined a big publishing company called William Collins. This experience helped her learn a lot about making books.

Anne was a true champion for Australian children's literature. She helped countless writers and illustrators begin their careers. She worked hard to promote Australian stories both at home and in other countries.

For the 1988 bicentenary celebrations, Anne organized a special event. She put together an exhibition of Australian children's book illustrations. This show traveled to Bologna and other cities in Europe. It helped share Australian art and stories with the world.

Anne Bower Ingram passed away on March 26, 2010, at the age of 72. Her work left a lasting mark on children's literature.

Awards and Recognition

Anne Bower Ingram received several important awards for her dedication to books. These awards recognized her great contributions to children's literature.

• 1984 Lady Cutler Award for Distinguished Services to Children's Literature in New South Wales. This award recognized her excellent work in children's books in her home state.
• 1985 Dromkeen Medal. This medal is given to people who have made a lasting impact on children's literature in Australia.
• 1986 Medal of the Order of Australia. This is a special honor from Australia. It recognizes people who have achieved great things and served their community.

Books by Anne Ingram

Anne Ingram also wrote and edited many books herself. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Shudders and Shakes: Ghostly tales from Australia, Collins, 1972. This book was a collection of spooky stories from Australia.
• Too True: Australian tall tales, Collins, 1974. This book featured funny and exaggerated stories, also known as tall tales.
• The Pickled Boeing : An illustrated collection of stories and poems, as editor, Children's Medical Research Foundation, 1982. Anne helped put together this collection of stories and poems.
• Mouse's Marriage, co-author and illustrator Junko Morimoto, Lothian Books, 1985. She worked with an illustrator on this story.
• Ford Family Car Fun Book, co-compiler Peggy O'Donnell, illustrated by Bob Graham, Ellsyd Press, 1986. This was a fun book for families.
• The Twin Stars, adapted from story by Kenji Miyazawa, illustrated by Junko Morimoto, Lothian Books, 1986. She adapted a story by a Japanese author for this book.
• Camping : Let's do it together, co-author Peggy O'Donnell, illustrated by Bob Graham, Ellsyd Press, 1987. This book was about camping adventures.
• Making a Picture Book, Methuen Australia, 1987. This book shared insights into how picture books are created.
• The Moose, the Goose and the Watermelon Juice, by Sue Jackman, illustrated by Clare Watson, Collins, 1989. Anne helped publish this book by another author.