Australia Reads
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A not-for-profit initiative of the Australian books industry to build Australia as a reading nation.
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Joined May 2010
Reading is a habit we can pick up at any point in our lives. In this recent article for The Guardian, @doosiemorris shows how she made a concerted effort to bring the joys and benefits of reading back into her daily life.
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RT @TheAusInstitute: Happy New Year! To celebrate, we're doing a giveaway of books from the incredible authors we spoke to for Australia's…
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RT @geelonglibrary: Did you know that 86% of children age 6-17 said they loved being read books aloud at home or liked it a lot – the main…
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New Guardian Essential poll data released this week reveal some concerning statistics around Australians’ participation in recreational reading – with two thirds of respondents reading infrequently or not at all. Find out more ⬇️
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What are the drivers and barriers to recreational reading in Australia? Join us on the 13 February 2025 as we unpack the key findings from our new behavioural research report, in collaboration with @BehaviourWorksA.
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Yesterday, Australia Reads joined @abcmelbourne's The Conversation Hour to discuss the joys and benefits of reading for pleasure, and the critical need for investment to ensure that more Australians have access to books and reading. Listen back now ⬇️📚
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RT @StuartKells: Great to talk to Richelle Hunt and Anna Burkey about the pleasures of books and reading #ABCConversations @australiaread…
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We're calling on #authors and #illustrators to sign up for our free, online resource for event organisers around Australia. Find out more, and apply to be listed in the Australia Reads Author and Illustrator Directory here ⬇️
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RT @Totallylitpodc1: Create your own logo! Here’s a cool little feature on the Australia Reads site. @australiare…
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RT @ALIANational: The wait is over! The #NSS2025 book is.... 'The Truck Cat' written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell & pub…
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How do Australians engage and interact with public libraries? And what are the latest borrowing and programming trends across the sector? Explore key findings from the latest Public Library Statistical Report from @ALIANational and @NSLA.
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The new @Scholastic Kids and Family Reading report found the vast majority of parents (90%) believe books help create opportunities for conversation with their children. Find out more in our latest post on international reading research⬇️
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One week to go until #IndigenousLiteracyDay! This year's theme is ‘Be A Proud Voice for Country’. Find out more about how you can get involved and celebrate, via the @IndigenousLF.
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To celebrate the third annual Australian School Library Day, we look at why we need school libraries, and how to advocate for them in your community. #ASLD2024 @ALIANational @NeedSchoolLibs
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The latest #NAPLAN results show that too many Australian children are missing out on the life-changing benefits of reading. Australia Reads joins the call seeking urgent action to support reading in our schools. Read our full statement ⬇️
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Not long now until Children's Book Week! Find out more, and download a range of resources via @TheCBCA's website.
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RT @BehaviourWorksA: What was the last book you read for pleasure? People who read regularly report higher self-esteem, are less lonely, an…
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We're pleased to announce a new research project with @BehaviourWorksA which seeks to understand the motivations and barriers around reading for pleasure – and how we can get more Australians reading. Find out more ⬇️
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How can bookshops give back to their local communities through targeted programs and initiatives? We spoke with Sophie Reid from @FullersHobart about the aims, successes and challenges of their Literacy Program.
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