Literature – Foundation for Learning and Literacy

26/05/2026

Does your child only read graphic novels? That’s OK – it’s helping them build literacy skills

The Conversation May 4, 2026 by Judith Ridge and Robyn Cox Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes

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25/05/2026

National Simultaneous Storytime 2026

Copyright Agency Reading Australia NSS is an annual event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy in libraries, classrooms, and communities around the country. The NSS book for 2026

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21/05/2026

Representations of Disability in Picturebooks: Issues of Inclusivity and Literary Quality

MDPI by Amanda Niland settings Order Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Representations of Disability in Picturebooks: Issues of Inclusivity and Literary Quality by Amanda Niland Sydney School of Education and Social Work, The University of Sydney, Sydney,

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29/04/2026

A library-turned-reading campground inspires students to read

ASCD SmartBrief 15 April 2026 by Kanoe Namahoe The lights are low. Crickets are chirping. Inside the tents, light flickers, casting shadows on the walls. School librarian Shaye Miller smiles at

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28/04/2026

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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20/04/2026

The State Library of NSW is 200 years old!

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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15/04/2026

Congratulations to Michael Rosen: Michael Rosen wins Hans Christian Andersen award

Michael Rosen, the poet and author known for books such as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake, has won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen award for writing

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14/04/2026

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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01/04/2026

Book reports go digital at one North Texas elementary school, turning second-graders into podcasters

CBS News by Lauren Crawford March 24, 2026 In one North Texas classroom, book reports sound a little different. Instead of standing at the front of the room, students at Heritage Elementary

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31/03/2026

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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