Raising Literacy Australia

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

Lynda received a copy of Finding My Culture and instantly connected with its story. She read it at home, shared it with her teacher, presented it to her classmates and chose it as part of her Book Week celebrations.

‘Lynda will not let go of the book, because it's about her culture, it makes her smile and she's so proud to share that with everyone.’

Moments like this remind us why representation matters. When children see themselves reflected in stories, it can spark confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.

Through our Impact Project with Raising Literacy Australia, we're helping create opportunities for children to discover who they are and who they can become.

Raising Literacy Australia
The Advertiser Foundation
Villawood Properties

31/08/2026

We're excited to bring Shaping Deadly Minds to Whyalla and Port Augusta!

Last week, our team had the pleasure of launching the regional pilot of our new Shaping Deadly Minds program – the much-anticipated adaptation of Words Grow Minds – at Gabmididi Manoo Children and Family Centre in Whyalla.

The Shaping Deadly Minds book and resource packs were unveiled with the centre’s children, families, educators and supporters – and every child took one home to yarn, play, share stories and sing with their caring adult.

Co-designed with Aboriginal leaders, community and service providers, and delivered in partnership with Aboriginal early years services, the packs provide families with culturally relevant resources that support children to build important early language and literacy skills.

Thank you to Aunty Anita for welcoming us to Barngarla Country and sharing the meaning and stories behind the beautiful centre, and to the Dusty Feet Mob for sharing their cultural dance.

We’d also like to acknowledge everyone who shared their culture, knowledge and community with us – we’re thrilled to see the resources land in little hands.

Shaping Deadly Minds has been made possible through the generous support of private and philanthropic donors, including Firefly Children's Foundation, The Advertiser Foundation and Minderoo Foundation.

26/08/2026

21/08/2026

We're delighted to share that The Thing About Christmas has been named an Honour Book in the Early Childhood category at the 2026 The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards!

Congratulations to Jo Dabrowski and Briony Stewart on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition.

This award is particularly meaningful to us. It reflects our commitment to supporting children's early language and literacy development through our publishing house, Little Book Press – creating high-quality books for young readers and the adults who share stories with them.

Thank you to the CBCA, and congratulations to all of the talented Australian authors and illustrators recognised at this year's awards.

19/08/2026

THANK YOU to the volunteers from Channel 7, Firefly Children's Foundation, The Advertiser and Villawood Properties for joining us to pack resource packs for our new pilot program, Shaping Deadly Minds.

Shaping Deadly Minds is a dedicated program for Aboriginal parents, families and communities that builds on the success of our Words Grow Minds program.

Co-designed with Aboriginal leaders, community and service providers, the resource packs provide families with culturally-relevant resources that support children to yarn, play, share stories, and sing while building important early language and literacy skills.

Shaping Deadly Minds has been made possible through the generous support of private and philanthropic donors, including Firefly Children’s Foundation, The Advertiser Foundation and Minderoo Foundation.

19/08/2026

14/08/2026

Join Bec Hughes, our Senior Executive of Program Development and Learning, for a FREE webinar on the power of early literacy and the simple tools families can use every day to support children's language and literacy development.

Bec has joined forces with Play Matters Australia to help empower educators, families, facilitators and anyone working with children in the early years with practical, simple tools to grow literacy everyday.

Drawing on the evidence behind the Words Grow Minds program, Bec will share practical strategies that help turn everyday interactions into meaningful learning opportunities.

This session is open to everyone interested in helping children thrive.

Register today and learn how everyday moments of connection and communication can make a big difference: https://bit.ly/4gujuKy

Even if you can’t attend in person, register to receive the recording later.

12/08/2026

The Thing About Christmas, published by our publishing house, Little Book Press, and shortlisted by The Children's Book Council of Australia, is now available to stream on the ABC Kids Listen app.

06/08/2026

Behind-the-scenes of Story Box Library filming Yes, No, Maybe on location at Collingwood Children's Farm. Proud to see this story from our publishing house, Little Book Press, brought to life.