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20 August, 2026

Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books recognised in new global collection

Seven Indigenous Literacy Foundation books have been selected for a new IBBY-UNESCO global collection celebrating Indigenous languages and storytelling....

20 August, 2026

Australian children’s books in the spotlight for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards

Ten Australian children’s and YA books have been shortlisted for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Meet the books before winners are announced in September....

18 August, 2026

Does your child only read graphic novels?

Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But the answer might be: you don’t have...

04 August, 2026

Monthly Book Spotlight: The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds

The Grey Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Odds: a funny adventure for young worriers. This middle-grade featured book is around resilience, courage, adventure and will keep older primary readers engaged....

27 July, 2026

Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens?

To understand why reading is difficult, one must first understand the physiology of reading. As you are reading this sentence, your eyes are making a series of rapid movements, called saccades, from one word to the next. During these saccades, the processing of visual information is...

21 July, 2026

Book review: a powerful new children’s book honours a Tiwi WWII hero

Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand shares an important and little-known story of courage, Country and wartime service from the Tiwi Islands. A powerful new children’s book from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation is helping bring an important part of Australia’s wartime history into the light. Tiwi...

09 July, 2026

Win George the Farmer books for your school this Book Week

Is your child’s school, preschool or childcare centre getting ready for Book Week? A much-loved Australian book giveaway is back for 2026, helping children learn where their food and fibre come from through fun farming stories.  In 2026, Book Week will run from Saturday 22 August...

14 May, 2026

Book Reviews: New Kids’ Series to Start (and Stick With)

Looking for books that will keep kids coming back for more? Series fiction is a brilliant way to build reading confidence and momentum — once children connect with the characters, they’re hooked. From gentle adventures and animal tales to imaginative fantasy worlds, these newer series...

23 April, 2026

Host a Book Swap in 2026: How Families+ Schools and Workplaces Can Help Close the Literacy Gap

A simple book swap could help put thousands of books into the hands of First Nations children. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is calling on schools, families and communities to get involved—and it’s easier than you think. A simple idea with a big impact Swapping books might feel...

16 April, 2026