The Great Book Swap Challenge

"The Great Book Swap Challenge is a Great idea. It was amazing to see so many kids SO excited about exchanging books that they’d read and loved. Not only does it encourage reading but it raises funds for kids in remote communities who don’t have access to books. Everyone wins."
Andy Griffiths, ILF Ambassador

How does it work?
It's very simple - and fun! You bring along one of your favourite books so you can swap it for someone else's. You make a small donation and all the money raised is donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

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Want to attend a Great Book Swap?

Keep an eye on the ILF Events page where we'll list those Great Book Swaps that are open to the public.

How to organise a Great Book Swap

  1. Choose when you'd like to hold your swap - we recommend Indigenous Literacy Day on Wednesday 5 September 2012.  You need to arrange a space with a table to display the books for swap and arrange some helpers.
  2. Invite your participants - students, teachers, staff, parents, workmates - to choose one of their favourite books to place in the swap. Participants can let the new owner know why they cherished the book on a Book Swap bookplate. Ask your participants to bring the book well in advance of your swap.  It's best to give yourself plenty of time before the swap day.
  3. Advertise your swap in your newsletter, through Facebook, and through this website.  We'd love to hear what you are planning.
  4. On your swap day display the books brought by participants.

A testimonial : The Great Book Swap

In 2009, ABC Radio Brisbane was proud to support the work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, in particular, The Great Book Swap. As one of the cornerstones underpinning the great work the program undertakes, the ABC was pleased to help develop literacy in remote communities. Our listeners were keen to participate and jumped to assist this valuable initiative, recognising its important role in enabling Indigenous children to share in the joy of reading

Jen Brennen Local Radio and Online Manager, QLD

The Great Book Swap for schools

For specific information about holding a Great Book Swap Challenge at your school click here.  Schools that register for The Great Book Swap Challenge (or another fundraising activity for ILF) go into the draw to win a visit from ILF ambassador Andy Griffiths on Indigenous Literacy Day.