The December Read to Me book packs are about to be sent out to all children in care under the age of seven.

Read to Me is a book gifting program operated by Raising Literacy Australia that supports children in care to improve their reading and language skills.

The project recognises the importance of access to quality age-appropriate books and encourages positive adult–child interactions to support healthy brain development.

All children in care under seven years will automatically receive free books as gifts every three months, creating a library they can keep and enjoy for many years to come.

Packs are delivered each March, June, September, and December and are specially selected based on each child’s age.

Raising Literacy Australia also has a YouTube Channel that shares book readings and activity videos – Find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/raisingliteracyaustralia

Other helpful links for carers include:

• Raising Literacy Australia
• Words Grow Minds
• Play and Learn Together
• The Raising Children Network

Any feedback or questions about the program can be directed to Janet Leske at janet.leske@raisingliteracy.org.au.

If you are caring for a child under seven years old and have not been getting library packs, or if you are moving, talk to your child’s case worker.

The full selection of book packs and other information about the program can be found on the DCP website.

Read to Me is run by Raising Literacy Australia with support from the Department for Child Protection, Variety – The Children’s Charity of South Australia, Australian Publishing Industry and Cochrane’s Transport.