News Honouring the Life and Legacy of John Marsden

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The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.

Marsden started his career as a teacher before his first book, So Much to Tell You, was published in 1987.

He went on to create one of the most successful ever Australian book series for young adults, the seven-book Tomorrow series.

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