School libraries are a vital part of Australia’s reading infrastructure, with teacher-librarians helping young readers find their way and build confidence around reading for fun and enjoyment. Regular reading for pleasure has a wide range of benefits for our young people.  Students who read for pleasure are more likely to be proficient readers, have better […]

Australian Ministers, MPs and Senators gathered at Parliament House in Canberra on the eve of International Literacy Day, to show their commitment to investing in Australia as a reading nation.

We look at the latest data around boys’ and mens’ engagement in reading, share some top tips for promoting a love of reading, and highlight some fantastic Australian programs and initiatives already making headway in this space.