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Wednesday 2nd September is Indigenous Literacy Day! It’s a national celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultu...
30/08/2026

Wednesday 2nd September is Indigenous Literacy Day!

It’s a national celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages and this year’s theme is Country Is Our Teacher.

You can celebrate by registering for the FREE film and livestream. Learn more on the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's website: ilf.org.au/ild

We are sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton (1946-2026).Dolly was a music legend and philanthropist, leaving a leg...
26/08/2026

We are sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton (1946-2026).

Dolly was a music legend and philanthropist, leaving a legacy to children's literature with her Imagination Library. Dedicated to inspiring a love of reading, the program has gifted 332 million books to children around the world; 2 million within Australia.

"Everywhere I go, the kids call me 'the book lady.' The older I get, the more appreciative I seem to be of the 'book lady' title. It makes me feel more like a legitimate person, not just a singer or an entertainer. But it makes me feel like I've done something good with my life and with my success."

Thank you Dolly 💙

The KIDs' Reading Guide is calling this one a modern classic! 🐐Read on for details...Imagine a goat called Kid raised in...
24/08/2026

The KIDs' Reading Guide is calling this one a modern classic! 🐐

Read on for details...
Imagine a goat called Kid raised in a chicken coop by a hen named Audrey! Peter Carnavas brings this ‘modern classic’ to life with his signature ink and grey wash illustrations and a tale that balances whimsical humour with moments with real heart. It’s a beautiful journey about a small hero’s quest to find his lost family beyond the forbidden farm fence.

Looking for more recommendations? The KRG and your local bookseller has you covered!

It's officially Children's Book Week! ⁠🥳⁠Running from Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th August, this year's theme is ‘Sympho...
21/08/2026

It's officially Children's Book Week! ⁠🥳
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Running from Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th August, this year's theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’ 🎻

Briony Stewart () has said about the stunning artwork:
‘I decided to try and show what stepping into a symphony of stories might be like. A huge colourful collection of characters bursting out of a book representing their different stories with weird and wonderful instruments.’

We love seeing kids (and adults!) getting inspired to read stories new and old, and dress up as their favourite characters for Children's Book Week and beyond 💫

Congratulations to the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Winners!⁠ 🥳Book of the Year: Older ReadersDarkest Night, Brightest Sta...
21/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Winners!⁠ 🥳

Book of the Year: Older Readers
Darkest Night, Brightest Star by Barry Jonsberg ()

Book of the Year: Younger Readers
Inked by Karen Wasson, illustrated by Jake A Minton ()

Book of the Year: Early Childhood
The Emperor's Egg by Rae Tan ()

Picture Book of the Year
Once I was a Giant by Zeno Sworder ()

Eve Pownall Award
Peculiar Parents by Stephanie Owen Reeder, illustrated by Ingrid Bartkowiak ()

Award for New Illustrator
A Loo of One's Own by Eleri Harris ()

Congratulations to all winners! For the full list, including honour books and shadow judging winners, head to

Spring is on the horizon! 🌄Winter is wrapping up and we're moving into the warmer months (I say this with an abundance o...
15/08/2026

Spring is on the horizon! 🌄

Winter is wrapping up and we're moving into the warmer months (I say this with an abundance of optimism and hope!).

Now you've seen winter, now you can see spring, with these delightful board books!

The KRG describes the set as:
A quartet of board books from bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. Each book uses the same simple text, but the illustrations shift to show spring, summer, autumn and winter through a child’s eyes. Set on a farm, there’s a gentle focus on everyday moments and seasonal changes. Lovely to read aloud, and nice to have as a set or on their own.

Pick up one or all at your local bookshop ❄️🌺🌞🍂📖

04/08/2026

Mark your calendars! Love Your Bookshop Day 2026 is Saturday 10 October.

We’re excited to officially launch this year’s campaign and reveal our 2026 theme: Ask a bookseller. Shake up your shelf.

This year, we’re celebrating the important role booksellers play in helping readers discover new books, new authors and unexpected favourites. Whether you’re looking to shake up your usual reading, get back into books or simply don’t know what to read next, ask a bookseller.

This year’s artwork is by illustrator Bill Hope, whose wonderful illustrations capture the joy of finding your next great read and, in his words, “show booksellers as a tour guide to your next literary adventure”.

On 10 October, bookshops across Australia will be celebrating Love Your Bookshop Day in all sorts of wonderful ways. It’s an invitation to visit your local bookshop, connect with a bookseller and ask them to recommend something you might not have picked up yourself.

For now, save the date, follow along and get ready to shake up your shelf.

Congratulations to The ASLA DANZ Children's Book Awards Winners! 🎉⁠⁠The Picture Book Winner⁠Bapa's Last Canoe⁠Written by...
30/07/2026

Congratulations to The ASLA DANZ Children's Book Awards Winners! 🎉⁠
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The Picture Book Winner⁠
Bapa's Last Canoe⁠
Written by Maree McCarthy Yoelu⁠
Illustrated by Samantha Campbell⁠
Published by Magabala Books⁠
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The Chapter Book Winner⁠
Sunny & Shadow⁠
Written and illustrated by Helen Milroy⁠
Published by Fremantle Press⁠
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The Middle Grade Winner⁠
Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love With the Sky⁠
Written by Tylissa Elisara⁠
Illustrated by Dylan Finney⁠
Published by Hachette Australia

Aren't these a gorgeous pair? 💚The Kids' Reading Guide - Winter edition, fill the cosy, inside-weather months with book ...
15/07/2026

Aren't these a gorgeous pair? 💚

The Kids' Reading Guide - Winter edition, fill the cosy, inside-weather months with book recommendations that'll keep kids busy and delighted.

We were lucky enough to pick up a copy of The Dream Keeper at book launch in May.

Which local bookshop have you picked your copy up from?

We're celebrating the release of Bronwyn Bancroft's 'Our Flowers' and 'Our Marsupials' today! 🌺🐨Found on the first pages...
13/07/2026

We're celebrating the release of Bronwyn Bancroft's 'Our Flowers' and 'Our Marsupials' today! 🌺🐨

Found on the first pages of the Kids' Reading Guide - Winter edition, here's what you can expect when you open these large format board books:
These vibrant board books showcase the stunning, distinctive art of Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft. Perfectly suited to a young audience, each page of Our Flowers depicts a native flower, twenty included, ranging from Banksia to Geraldton Wax, accompanied by simple, rhyming text that provides a snippet of information. Our Marsupials follows the same format, creating a beautiful matching set.

Pick up your copies (and a KRG!) from your local bookshop today.

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