Australian school children value reading to help them “get a good job”, but when it comes to digital reading opportunities, only a quarter have daily access to devices, new Australian Catholic University research shows.
It was dog exams last weekend, where seven Canberra mutts were tested by the Story Dogs Organisation, a not-for-profit group that provides individualised reading sessions for young readers who lack confidence.
With Book Week approaching, the team at The Book Cow in Kingston are eager to remind parents and caregivers how important it is to take some time out and share a story with your young ones.
For National Indigenous Literacy Day today, 1 September, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) are proudly presenting a celebration of stories and language showing unique insight into the richness of our First Nations...
Four-year-old Daisy is one of 686 ACT children participating in this year’s MS Readathon, which inspires kids to read as much as they can while supporting families impacted by multiple sclerosis (MS).
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This week Michael Popple checks three great recent releases to read during your coronavirus lockdown. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com.
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox
Bantam, $32.99
Blair...
People are turning to books to see them through days spent inside, and Beyond Q bookshop is providing comfort for the soul with book-filled care packages.
With so many events being cancelled we’re likely to be spending more time at home social distancing. Here are six tips to keep you busy, sane and connected.
From What Is To What If: Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want by Rob Hopkins, is by no means a gardening book, but with nature and a...
