Books
State library NSW sees demand for multilingual books
The State Library of NSW has seen a surge in demand for books in to read in community languages. As......
Book Week is telling readers to ‘dream with eyes open’
Australians are encouraged to “dream with their eyes open” for this year’s Book Week. From the 20th to the 26th......
Yvonne Weldon on new book ‘Sixty Seven Days’
Proud Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon has a long history as an Indigenous activist and advocate. She currently combines her role......
Indigenous Literacy boost needed to close the gap
Approximately forty percent of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders adults have low literacy and numeracy skills according to a parliamentary......
fREADom Inside Project launched
The fREADom Inside Project is a new initiative allowing people to buy books to donate directly to the women currently......
Dogs are improving primary school children’s reading skills
Furry companions throughout Australia are helping children read. The non-for-profit organisation Story Dogs is improving the reading and literacy skills......
A children’s book full of Heroes, Rebels, and Innovators
Heroes, Rebels and Innovators is a collection of seven incredible stories of iconic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and is written......
Indigenous Literacy Day: Celebrating stories and culture
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation are today celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day with a free virtual event, fostering a love of books......
‘Song of The Crocodile’ and Stories of Place
Yuwaalaraay Woman Nardi Simpson won the 2018 Black&Write! Fellowship with her debut novel ‘Song of The Crocodile’. The book shares......
Indigenous Literacy Day
Indigenous Literacy Day is Wednesday 2 September, and we still find that in remote communities only 36% of year 5......