Readers and Reading
Australia's National Year of Reading 2012
Literacy campaigns: Access to books is the first step
Article by Stephen D Krashen, author of The Power of Reading. '"Reluctant" readers are often those who have little access to books: Worthy and McKool (1996) studied 11 sixth graders who "hated to read." Nine of the 11 had little access to interesting reading material at home or in school, and none had visited the public library during the previous year.... Ironically, even though all were described as "reluctant readers," all appeared to be quite enthusiastic about "light reading" (e.g. comics).'
Motivating Reluctant Readers
A collection of good ideas shared by Australian teacher Andrea Kelley who says 'The most important thing a parent can do when helping their children to read is to show that they value it.'
Reading development - Scholastic
Designed for parents but useful to all with an interest in the development of a love of reading. This site has a wealth of information on the topic.
Encouraging reluctant readers and avid readers
From Focus on Fiction, a chart of comparisons between avid and reluctant readers may assist when planning literature programs for your students.
Getting Involved
CBCA Book Week
The official website of this very popular children's reading program. Held annually each August, it is the longest running children's festival in Australia, celebrating its 65th birthday in 2010.
Book Week resources - Focus on Fiction
A resource from the wonderful Focus on Fiction website supporting teacher librarians to make the most of Children's Book Week. Past winners, ideas and information and activities.
EdNA Books and reading group
Located on Education Network Australia's (EdNA) site, this public group for all those interested in children's and young adult literature, particularly by Australian authors. You are encouraged to get involved in discussion and the sharing of teaching materials and resource lists.
Premier's Reading Challenge - Vic | NSW | Qld | WA | ACT | Tas | SA |
The Premier's Reading Challenge is a state-based national event for all students in Prep to Year 10. The aim is to promote a love of reading. It is not a competition, but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely.
