Imagination Library at Nambour Community Centre

15/06/2026

Thank you for your support Sunshine Valley Gazette - the readathon is still open for new fundraisers if you want to get involved, support a wonderful local program, and have a chance at mega prizes!

Readers called to become Hardcover Heroes

LOCAL readers are being challenged to pick up a book for 15 minutes a day while raising money to provide free books to children across the Nambour region.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at Nambour Community Centre will hold its first Hardcover Hero Readathon from June 8 to 22.

The fundraiser asks participants to read for at least 15 minutes on each of the 15 days and seek donations from friends and family in support of their efforts.

Program volunteers Manda Boyd and Dr Grace Lynam said the challenge was designed to help children and families make reading part of their everyday routine.

“Unlike a traditional readathon, where individuals are tracking minutes or books read and compete to be the winner, we wanted our readathon to promote healthy reading habits for all,” they said.

“Not everyone reads at the same rate or the same books for that matter, but everyone can enjoy the pleasure and benefits of reading in their daily life.”

There is no requirement to record the number of books completed or minutes spent reading beyond the daily challenge.

Every dollar raised will go towards providing free books to children enrolled in the local Imagination Library program.

Prizes will be awarded to the three highest fundraisers, with support provided by Tree Top Challenge, The Ginger Factory, Hologram Zoo Sunshine Coast and Nambour Cinema & Events Centre.

Local artists Shaye Hardisty and Karen Lynch have also created book bags and crowns for the winners.

Every participant who raises at least $108 — enough to fund books for one child for a year — will enter the draw for a bonus prize.

“Challenge yourself to read 15 minutes for 15 days and get your crew to support your heroic effort,” the volunteers said.

• Follow Imagination Library at Nambour Community Centre on Facebook for registration details, prize information and readathon updates. Contact [email protected] or (07) 5441 4724.

Pictured: Iris and her kitty Martha are keen to get their read-on in the Read-A-Thon.

14/06/2026

It's DAY EIGHT!!!!

“Receiving a book in the mail with our daughter’s name is something we look forward to every month. Our daughter lights up when reading and it’s been a huge benefit towards her language and development. As parents we really appreciate the reading tips with each book that help us to actively engage her with the story and its themes."

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

13/06/2026

It's DAY SEVEN!!!!

One week in and we hope you're all beginning to catch the daily reading bug :D Today our family of toddlers and pre-schoolers are reading Dinosaur Roar (by Henrietta Stickland and Paul Stickland), Magic Beach (by Alison Lester), and Just Imagine (by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt).

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

12/06/2026

It's DAY SIX!!!!

So much of reading with our children isn't just about the words, it's about the conversation, questions, connection and sharing of ideas that the story ignites in us!

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

11/06/2026

It's DAY FIVE!!!!

Reading with your children is not just about literacy, it's an incredibly beneficial tool to build positive family relationships and strong bonds

11/06/2026

Kids a bit older? Our beautiful friends gifted us this enchanted box set of chapter books, 'Disney Before the Story'. What an easy way to bring the magic of movies into our literacy journey! Our toddler/pre-schoolers already love sitting down and flicking through the pages and tell us they're busy reading

11/06/2026

It's DAY FOUR!!!!

We've already raised enough to fund two more children in our local area being gifted a free book every month for a WHOLE YEAR!

BUT we know there are so many more local families who would thrive on this program, so if you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

10/06/2026

It's DAY THREE!!!!

Can you read 15-minutes for 15-days!?! Whether it's in one block, over a few small chunks, or you get lost in the love of stories and read even longer, we just want everyone to fall in love with daily reading!

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

09/06/2026

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes including these incredible book bags created by the extremely talented Shaye Hardisty!!!!!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes

09/06/2026

It's DAY TWO!!!!

What is everyone reading today? We're currently on repeats of 'The Farmer's Pyjamas' by Ruth Paul and 'One Mole Digging a Hole' by Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt.

If you haven't signed up as a fundraiser already, it's never too late, you can join our campaign at any time and still be in the running for our top fundraiser prizes!

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/peer-to-peer/hardcover-heroes