Did you know that this was Australia's National Year of Reading? Discover and rediscover the joy of reading is what it is all about.
A highlight of the campaign will be the launch of The Reading Hour, like Earth Hour, encouraging families not only to join together for a simultaneous reading session around Australia, but also to continue the idea of reading together for an hour or so a week – whether that’s 20 minutes three times a week or 10 minutes nearly every day.
Another major national initiative will be a One Country Reading program, based on Alison Lester’s much-loved book Are We There Yet? Alison has said, “I am absolutely stoked that Are We There Yet? has been chosen. It is a book that celebrates Australia and hopefully it will help get the country reading.”
The theme of travel, exploring the Australian landscape and making connections with people from diverse backgrounds, will be extended through competitions for children, teenagers and young adults.
Another major national initiative will be a One Country Reading program, based on Alison Lester’s much-loved book Are We There Yet? Alison has said, “I am absolutely stoked that Are We There Yet? has been chosen. It is a book that celebrates Australia and hopefully it will help get the country reading.”
The theme of travel, exploring the Australian landscape and making connections with people from diverse backgrounds, will be extended through competitions for children, teenagers and young adults.
There’s more information on the love 2 read 2012 website.
Here are just a few thoughts about what you could do over the year:
- Read more Australian Books to your children. There is a list of just some of the great books available by Australian writers and illustrators here.
- Volunteer at your local library
- Join your local library and get membership for your children.
- Join a book club or start a book club.
- Read out loud to someone you love.
- Find out what books to read to babies.
- Become a fan of the National Year of Reading on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love2read/122105507810855?ref=sgm
and stay in touch with what’s happening. - Join in the conversation on Twitter http://twitter.com/love2read2012.
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Alison Lesters's book is a great Aussie read and perfect for National Year of Reading.
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I love reading, I am always looking for new books:)
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ReplyDeleteI love to read. But I really hate that I don't have enough time to do it as much as I would like to. So much to do :( Glad that reading is still important to so many people. I never want to see it become a dying art.
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