FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND CARERS - BOOKLISTS
Having quick access to lists of great books for children of different ages and interest is important for educators and parents and carers. There are many sources of quality book lists available and we have drawn some together here.
Premiers and Chief Ministers in some Australian State and Territories host a Reading Challenge each year to promote reading. Some states/territories publish book lists for different age groups:
NSW
Big Little Book Club is an Australian group with the goal to ‘raise awareness nationally of the crucial importance of literacy and its role in our everyday lives.’ Information about their book packs and recommended books can be found here:
A number of Australian authors have written books to support educators, parents and carers help children ‘catch the reading bug’, including:
Jennings, Paul- The Reading Bug... and How You Can Help- Penguin 2008
Moloney, James- Boys And Books- ABC Books 2002
