about the program
Books for Kids will place new books into the hands of at-risk children through collaborations with schools, social service agencies, preschools, and early childhood centers. read more ....
Shop at Angus & Robertson and Dymocks
Every time you use the links below to Angus & Robertson's or Dymocks web sites, Books for Kids receives a percentage of the price of your purchase - from books to stationary! This charitable donation from doesn't cost you a thing and benefits Books for Kids. Make your shopping dollars count for more: shop at Angus & Robertson's and Dymocks via Books for Kids.
Start shopping at www.angusrobertson.com.au and www.dymocks.com.au here to benefit Books for Kids.
Tips for Parents
One of the simplest things you can do to help your child succeed in life is to read together every day. Don't wait until the child's first day of school to begin at-home reading. The sooner you begin, the smarter your child becomes. read more ....
Ideas for Teachers
Ideas for Teachers to get Parents and Students Involved in Reading.
Latest News
"LAPS FOR LITERACY" 2010 Invitation to Participate
During 2010 we are encouraging schools to participate in our l event "Laps for Literacy'. Schools that participate will ask their students to run, jog, walk laps of their school oval during 2010, to raise awareness and funds to "Books for Kids" program.
Children will be given sponsor forms to take home to get sponsors for them to run, jog or walk for "Laps for Literacy".
It also encourages children to read and get some exercise at the same time.
All Schools who Participate will go into a draw to win:
Three lucky schools will WIN a workshop at their school conducted by a leading Australian children’s author! Valued at $1500 each.
Downloads
School participation form (Adobe pdf 108kb)
Student participation form (Adobe pdf 113kb)
Literacy Week brochure (Adobe pdf 326kb)
| Mission Statement Guided by the fact that literacy is essential to lifelong success, Books for Kids provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children. |