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Karen Ward-Smith 4 May 2012. Our vision and goals ► Vision: Australia, a nation of readers ► Goal 1: For all Australians to understand the benefits of reading as a life skill and catalyst for wellbeing ► Goal 2: To promote a reading culture in every home - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Karen Ward-Smith4 May 2012
Our vision and goals►Vision: Australia, a nation of readers
►Goal 1: For all Australians to understand the benefits of reading as a life skill and catalyst for wellbeing
► Goal 2: To promote a reading culture in every home
► Goal 3: To establish an aspirational goal of sharing a book with your child every day
“Of course, every year is a year of reading in this most literate and literary of nations. But in 2012, we can take time out to affirm the place of books, reading, ideas and libraries in the fabric of our nation.
“To that end, I’m proud to announce that the Australian Government will provide $1.3 million in funding to help make the National Year of Reading a success. My hope is that the Year of Reading will be the catalyst for many to discover and rediscover the joy of reading.
“It is such a fundamental aspect of our social compact and our vision of ourselves as a nation of fairness and opportunity. Above all, that we should be a nation that values its own writers and its own stories.”
The National Year of Reading 2012►Promoting the many benefits of reading for individuals and families, readers and non-readers
►Prompting non-readers to try something new
►Showcasing best government practice
►Linking the many great projects happening across Australia
In 2012 A whole heap of of amazing, fun activities will take place around Australia and online, so people of all ages, from different backgrounds, can discover and rediscover the joy of reading
It’s a partnership between libraries, educators, writers, publishers, retailers, trade associations, professional bodies, politicians and all the organisations that do such a great job promoting reading, writing and literacy
Major National Programs 1. Our Story: One Country Reading book club2. Are We There Yet3. It’s Never Too Late To Read4. Read This!5. National Year of Reading in the workplace6. Festival of Indigenous Reading, Writing &
Storytelling7. Public Library membership drive8. The Reading Hour
www.love2read.org.au
Resources for You:National Year of Reading 2012
www.love2read.org.auwww.love2read2012.wikispaces.com
e-newsletter
Connections
What happened in the UK in 2008 ►6,000 National Year of Reading events
►2.3 million new public library members
►12% more children from lower socio-economic groups becoming library members and 5% more parents from these groups saying they read with their children every day (20% compared with 15%)
►23,000 more boys taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge
►Reading For Life legacy
Where To From Here
Evaluation
Funding
The Legacy
Book Wallhttp://linoit.com/users/rainrtr/canvases/Book%20Wall%20-%202012
Blogshttp://readingkidblog.blogspot.com.au/
Magazinehttp://digital.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/default.aspx?xml=goodreading.xml&iid=58176
E-newsletterhttp://thelibraryagency.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/y/1D5DF2A21E0CA81D/04A7420FE16866F6667CCDA886AB700A
Are we There Yet?www.love2read.org.au/awty.cfm
Free Resources for [email protected]
Off the Shelf Choir
More Information:
Karen Ward-Smith – [email protected] or 0408 051 740
Robyn Ellard - [email protected] or 0412 659919
Sue McKerracher [email protected] or 0404 456749
Brenda Currie [email protected] or 0406 575 321
