FOR LIBRARIANS, PARENTS & EDUCATORS
The Need to Read: Sally Rippin & Alan Dingley In Conversation
Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley discuss the crucial role of reading in the lives and minds of young people.
They share their unique perspectives on the importance of reading for children and young people and the impact and importance of libraries in inspiring young readers. They also explore ways we can support a broader reading ecosystem to ensure every young person can become a reader.
This conversation is for teachers, librarians, parents and all audiences interested in learning more about the importance of reading.
It is presented in partnership with the The Wheeler Centre and Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Partner Group.
Hosted by Bec Kavanagh
FOR EDUCATORS
International Children's Laureates talk about the International Literacy Day theme 2024
Hear from The Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin alongside the UK Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce and the Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde as they explore the theme of this year's International Literacy Day – Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.
This video resource was created in partnership wtih the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA).
FOR EVERYONE
Sally Rippin: All kids can be readers (Vision Australia Webinar)
Sally, Zara Perry & Nikki Hind talk to Sarah Bloedorn from the Vision Australia Library
The Australian Children's Laureate for 2024 and 2025 Sally Rippin joins the Vision Australia Library team for a discussion about books, reading and creativity and the importance of access to books.
Hosted by Sarah Bloedorn, Sally was joined by Young Adult writer and blind sports athlete Zara Perry and Australia's first blind fashion designer Nikki Hind.
The event was held LIVE for schools across Australia during CBCA Book Week 2024.
This event was hosted by Vision Australia in partnership with the Australian Children's Laureate Foundation.
FOR TEENS, TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS
Gabrielle Wang & Asphyxia
Bridging Worlds Through Stories: Diversity in Storytelling
An important panel conversation for teens, parents and educators.
This video was produced in partnership with The Wheeler Centre and with funding support from The Deafness Foundation.
Children's author and 2022–23 Children's Laureate Gabrielle Wang, and artist, writer and Deaf activist Asphyxia discuss the importance of encouraging and embracing diversity in literature.
Guided by panel host Zuva Goverwa, Gabi and Asphyxia share their creative processes, explore what diversity means to them and discuss both the positives and barriers they have faced as as creators.
This panel discussion is suitable for upper primary and high school students, as well as educators and parents.
FOR TEACHERS (PRIMARY)
Ursula Dubosarsky: Read For Your Life!
A professional development session for primary school teachers created in partnership with the Primary English Teachers Association Australia (PETAA).
We all want children to become good readers. And the only way to become a good reader is to keep reading.
In this Webinar, children’s author and 2020–21 Australian Children’s Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky talks about the importance of children developing a lifelong habit of curious, adventurous reading – and how teachers play a vital role in that development.
The ACLF is proud to have worked in partnership with PETAA, to bring you this special professional development opportunity.
FOR LIBRARIANS
Ursula Dubosarsky: Agents of Choice
A professional development session for secondary-school librarians created in partnership with The Wheeler Centre.
We all want kids and teenagers to be good at reading. Ideally, we'd like to get as many kids as possible hooked on books for life. To do that, librarians need to be able to offer young people reading choices and variety.
At this professional development conversation for secondary-school library staff, Australia’s 2020-21 Children’s Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky shares her thoughts on access and agency. What are the logistical, cultural and funding challenges librarians face in terms of what they can offer young readers? How has COVID-19 changed the landscape?
This Q&A is hosted by Bec Kavanagh.
FOR TEACHERS (Secondary)
Ursula Dubosarsky: Do Teens Still Need Books?
A professional development session for secondary-school teachers created in partnership with The Wheeler Centre.
'Read for your life!’ was the official theme for our 2020–21 Australian Children's Laureate, Ursula Dubosarsky's term. But recent reports have shown that an alarming drop in reading happens after children finish primary school.
In this conversation and Q&A for teachers, hosted by Bec Kavanagh, Ursula talks about the role schools can play in helping teens build their own reading habits and find their own reading niche.
FOR TEENS, TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS
Ursula Dubosarsky: By the Book
Ursula Dubosarsky talks with two avid teen readers from 100 Story Building about her experiences as a reader and writer.
Ursula Dubosarsky knew she wanted to be a writer when she was six years old. Today she's the author of more than 60 books and was Australia's 2020–21 Children's Laureate.
For this conversation Ursula is interviewed by teen readers, Caitlin and Yanna from 100 Story Building.
What were the books that got her hooked on reading and writing? What was she reading, and writing as a teenager? What's changed in the reading landscape since then? What's still the same? What can we improve? And why is reading meaningful – maybe even vital – for the wellbeing of teenagers today?