For some children, reading isn't just difficult – it can become a source of worry and embarrassment. New research suggests that struggles with reading in primary school may trigger anxiety that follows children into their later school years....
The challenge for education is not to erect an artificial barrier between culture deemed worthy and culture deemed popular. It is to give students the skills to recognise the difference between simply consuming something and understanding it....
Storm Boy, Colin Thiele’s much-loved classic, has never been out of print. Its iconic 1976 film version, with David Gulpilil as Fingerbone, turns 50 this year – and it has long been hailed one of Australia’s greatest books....
Ready for the next step after beginner books? The Your Next Read Gold series offers funny, engaging chapter books for emerging readers aged 7–9....
There is an image from Ethel Turner’s 1894 Australian children’s classic novel, Seven Little Australians, that has stayed with me for more than 50 years....
The book, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a wordless visual narrative about a man who leaves his wife and child to build a new future for his family. He arrives in a strange new city, a stranger in a strange land. Its story is...
Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children, reports Helen Joanne Adam. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills....
Making a good decision can seem simple — until you’re a small child with a very good idea that goes spectacularly wrong. In Jo Dabrowski and Cate James’ new picture book, Albert discovers that good intentions don’t always produce good results. Albert wakes up ready to...
Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and carers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers. Book Week is not just for big kids, writes Jane Torr. Here's how to engage babies and toddlers at storytime. ...
For 80 years, the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year Awards have helped parents, teachers and librarians discover some of the best Australian books for children and young adults. The familiar CBCA award stickers have become a trusted sight on library and bookshop...
