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Raising Literacy Australia (RLA) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to enriching children’s lives through literacy.

Our goal is to actively encourage parents, carers and professionals to provide children with a strong foundation for lifelong literacy, success in formal schooling and improved life chances through promoting a love of and awareness of the importance of reading to children from birth.

28/05/2026

Yesterday we had the joy of visiting local libraries as communities across Australia came together for National Simultaneous Storytime.

To see children laughing, joining in, listening closely and sharing stories together was incredibly special, because we know these moments help build the language, literacy and social-emotional skills needed to thrive.

We're so grateful to the Australian Library and Information Association for creating and championing this national event, and proud to see Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, published by our Little Book Press team, shared with millions of young readers across the country.

A huge thank you to the City of Unley, City of West Torrens and City of Playford for welcoming us.

And thank you to the librarians, educators, families, booksellers, volunteers and event organisers who made today so engaging for children everywhere.

27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.

This year’s theme, ‘All In’, calls for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every day.

We acknowledge that we all have a role to play in building communities that centre the knowledge and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to fostering a shared path forward.

This means improving access to early language and literacy resources developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creators, to tell Australia’s stories from their perspective, and provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families the opportunity to see themselves, their communities and their culture reflected in books, stories and other learning materials – something we’re wholeheartedly committed to.

You will find our team at Tauondi Aboriginal College in Port Adelaide tomorrow for Reconciliation in the West, supporting Martinthi-InCompro and Uniting Care Wesley Bowden.

If you’re looking for ways to get involved with National Reconciliation Week, visit reconciliation.org.au

The artwork for this year’s campaign is by Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey.

20/04/2026

The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) 2026 shortlists have been announced, and we’re thrilled to share that our publishing house, Little Book Press, has received a double nod: Small Publisher of the Year and Children’s Publisher of the Year.

As a small, not-for-profit team, we’re proud to be recognised alongside well-established and admired leaders in the publishing industry.

Congratulations to the businesses, staff and creators shortlisted, and thank you to Australian Book Industry Awards, Books and Publishing, and the award sponsors Magnum Book Services and Ingram Content Group.

31/03/2026

We’re proud to share that The Thing About Christmas, published by our in-house publisher, Little Book Press, has been shortlisted for The Children's Book Council of Australia 2026 Book of the Year Awards in the Early Childhood category.

Congratulations to Jo Dabrowski and Briony Stewart on this well-deserved recognition. Their thoughtful, child-centred storytelling and expressive illustrations exemplify the kind of work we’re committed to championing for young children and the adults who read with them.

This acknowledgement from the CBCA is a meaningful moment for our publishing program, underscoring our focus on creating books that support, reflect and resonate with children in the early years.

Our thanks to the CBCA, and congratulations to all of the creators whose work has been recognised on this year’s shortlist.

25/02/2026

Thrilled to share that two picture books published by our publishing house, Little Book Press, have been recognised on The Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Notables List!

Laugh in the Bath in the Early Childhood category, and The Thing About Christmas in the Early Childhood and Picture Book of the Year categories!

A HUGE congratulations to Jo Dabrowski, Briony Stewart, Rory H. Mather and Brent Wilson, and to all of the talented creators acknowledged at the Night of Notables last night.

22/12/2025

This year, our book gifting programs reached more than 65,000 children, with over 195,000 books placed into homes.

With books published by our publishing arm, Little Book Press, we can ensure children receive stories that reflect their lives, spark curiosity and nurture their development.

Proceeds from Little Book Press books support our ongoing work, with every purchase helping us create and share stories that make a difference in the lives of young children and families across Australia.

21/12/2025

Our professional learning supports the educators who shape children’s earliest experiences.

Through workshops grounded in current research, we focus on creating language-rich environments, confident early interactions and strong connections with families.

Thank you to the early years professionals who joined us this year.

Our professional learning workshops will be available through SA Preschool Boost, Victorian School Readiness and Queensland Kindy Lift in 2026.

19/12/2025

The Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast offers parents another way to access practical, credible information on early childhood development.

Season One launched in 2025 and has been streamed over 8,000 times, with Season Two scheduled for 2026. Catch-up via your favourite platform or visit Words Grow Minds to listen online: https://bit.ly/45bfyZ2

18/12/2025

Our Read to Me program provides high-quality, age-appropriate books to children in out-of-home care, supporting carers, deepening connections and building positive reading habits.

In 2025, we delivered more than 6,000 reading packs, with 91% of carers reporting more quality time shared with their child.

Read to Me is proudly supported by the Department for Child Protection SA, Variety SA and Cochrane's Transport, and we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you for standing with us.

Your ongoing support of the Read to Me program is changing the lives of South Australian children from birth to 6 years in out-of-home care.

16/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’re highlighting the work that shaped our year.

We placed more than 10,000 books and play resources into children’s homes, helping them build libraries of their own.

Our Building Home Libraries program gives preschoolers and their families the tools to grow literacy skills and support early learning.

In 2026, Building Home Libraries will be available via the Department for Early Childhood Development’s Preschool Boost, as well as the Victorian School Readiness and Queensland Kindy Lift programs.

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Kent Town, SA
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