We are a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote Indigenous communities across Australia, by lifting literacy levels and instilling a lifelong love of reading. We do this through our three core programs:
We gift new culturally appropriate books to communities that need them. We have supplied over 260,000 books to over 250 remote communities in our lifetime.
An early literacy program designed to encourage reading in children under five and inspire their families and carers to get involved. Some Book Buzz books are translated into first language.
We have published 80 books written by community, some in their first language, with the support from many of Australia's renowned authors and illustrators.
We can hardly wait to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day for the 12th year running! This year, our national celebration will be held on Wednesday 5 September, with events across the...
By Grace Lagan Sunday the 5th of August was a frosty morning but nevertheless there were thousands of energetic runners and dogs!) out and about, excited to compete for their...
Children’s Book Week will be held this year between August 18-24 with the theme “Find Your Treasure”. Each year across the country, the Children’s Book Council of Australia brings children...
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works as an initiative of the Australian Book Industry with the support of:
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is registered with the ACNC and is a Public Benevolent Institution with DGR1 and TCC status. ABN 45146631843.
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