Anne Bower Ingram
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18 October 1937
Anne Bower Ingram | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anne Whitten Bower 18 October 1937 |
| Died | 26 March 2010 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Known for | Children's literature |
Anne Bower Ingram OAM (1937–2010) was an Australian children's author and publisher.[1]
Ingram was born in Manilla, New South Wales on 18 October 1937.[2] She left school at 15 to work in a bookshop.[1] At age 21 Ingram travelled to Britain, and joined the publisher William Collins.[1]
Anne married Clark Ingram in 1964, but they divorced in 1977.[1] Over her career, she launched and supported the careers of countless writers and illustrators and championed Australian children's literature in Australia and overseas.[3]
For the 1988 bicentenary, Ingram organized for an exhibition of Australian children's book illustrations in Bologna and other European destinations.[1]
Ingram died on 26 March 2010 aged 72.[2]
Awards
- 1984 Lady Cutler Award for Distinguished Services to Children's Literature in New South Wales[2]
- 1985 Dromkeen Medal[4]
- 1986 Medal of the Order of Australia[5]
