Australia Reads
Discover the latest reading rates and statistics
Learn more about the social and health benefits of reading
Discover the latest Australian reader trends and behaviours
Get involved in live events with authors and illustrators
Explore program case studies from Australia and abroad
Find out how you can be a reading advocate
This April 20-26, readers can take part a curated ‘crawl’ around the independent bookshops in a range of Australian cities.
Discover research-backed principles for crafting effective reading messages.
Expressions of interest are now open for schools, libraries and bookstores to participate in the second round of the LitUp program.
Australia Reads recognised for its innovative and collaborative approach to building reading rates in Australia and world-first reading research.
What are the most effective strategies for getting more Australians reading? The newly released Reaching Australian readers report offers insights and takeaways for the industry.
What are the most effective strategies to get more Australians reading? This new research report investigates.
Communities around Australia are bringing authors into their schools, libraries and bookstores as part of the LitUp pilot program.
Research from the UK’s National Literacy Trust shows that teenagers value, enjoy and find comfort in reading, but are struggling to prioritise it in their busy lives – with teenage boys showing the biggest drop.
Beloved children’s author steps into Laureate role with a focus on the “horizon-expanding and life-enhancing joys” of reading.
Australia Reads today launches as an independent not-for-profit organisation, steered by an experienced Board of Directors.
We unpack what’s behind the idea of time as a barrier to reading, and how we might use positive approaches to help people fit reading into daily life.
MPs and Senators across the country are talking to their communities about books and reading this summer.