ACLF Newsletter
A letter from Andy Griffiths
A very big thank you to all the families who turned out to my first family shows as Laureate in Bendigo and Kyneton. It’s always a
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Early literacy
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New from Cue Learning
Podcast: Part 2: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – 2.Quality Writing
In this episode, Phil and Sharon return to Fairview Primary School in Collie, Western Australia, where Year 6
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The heart of learning: Spotlight on school libraries in the UK and Ireland
BERA 20 March 2026
This BERA Blog Special Issue coincides with recent policy initiatives to improve school library access and to encourage reading for pleasure. In September 2025, the government announced
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Why this group is trying to recruit a village
SchoolNews April 1, 2026 by Shannon Meyerkort
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but how many does it take to raise a reader? A parent? A teacher?
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LitUp Expressions of interest now open!
Expressions of interest are now open for the second round of LitUp! This live literature initiative from Australia Reads supports schools and communities to create and run events with Australian authors
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Montessori in action: Community as curriculum
SchoolNews March 2026
Principal Heather McInerney reflects on leading a school co-located with an aged care facility, and the benefits to students and residents.
Article here
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And now research to prove libraries are good for us
Balancing the books
The value of the State Library of NSW and NSW public libraries.
Libraries are at the heart of our communities. The benefits of NSW public libraries consistently outweigh their
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Are Australians Giving Up Books?
Brent Bultitude talks with Professor Robyn Ewing
When was the last time you picked up a book just for yourself? Research shows Australians are reading less for pleasure than ever, and
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News from ACLF
Click here to hear from Andy Griffiths, see the excitement of Andy's program launch and check out the Laureate events coming up in your state.
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Getting ready for Children’s Book Week 2026
Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August 2026!
2026 is a Symphony of Stories!
Go to The Children's Book Council of Australia website for more information about this wonderful event.
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