Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Happy Laureate Anniversary Sally Rippen

It is exactly ONE YEAR since we announced Sally Rippin as our eighth Australian Children's Laureate and her mission to show why 'All kids can be readers!'.Sally reached millions of people
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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Welcome back-some good news to start 2025!

Magic Beach: how the beloved picture book became a spell-binding animation Alison Lester’s 90s bestseller now has a big-screen adaptation from the director of The Dry, featuring 10 animated adventures by
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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Have you considered a book vending machine?

SchoolNews December 5, 2024 by Shannon Meyerkort n 2015, The University of Sydney introduced one of Australia’s first book vending machines in its library spaces. These machines allowed students to “snack”
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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

News and greetings from ACLF and Sally Rippen

Australian Children's Laureate It's hard to believe we have reached the end of Sally Rippin's first year as Laureate. Your incredible 2024–25 Australian Children's Laureate has already reached almost 25,000 people –
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National Shared Reading Week

Monday October 28 - Sunday November 3, 2024 What is National Shared Reading Week?Shared reading is simply reading with others.National Shared Reading Week is an opportunity for Street Librarians all over
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