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...

Brisbane Writers Festival to kick off in May

Events

Step right up! Has Brisbane Writers Festival got a story....

5 minutes with: Jay Wickramatunga

Multicultural

Hello! My name is Jayantha (Jay) Wickramatunga, and I am currently....

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...

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

Image:Image: Shutterstock The fREADom  Inside Project is a new initiative allowing people to buy books to donate directly to the...

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

Image:Karen Wyld is the author of Heroes, Rebels and Innovators. Photo by Hachette Australia Heroes, Rebels and Innovators is a...