National Literacy Week

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PLEASE NOTE: All sites were tested before publishing but it is imperative the teacher checks all sites and links before providing them to students.

The websites listed cover a range of areas. Explore links to publishers that feature a particular author, an author’s own website, government portals and major libraries as well as general book sites.

 

Further Links

Useful Websites

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) 

  • This site provides all the information that schools, parents and students need to know about National Literacy and Numeracy Week. www.deewr.gov.au/nlnw

Ambassador for National Literacy and Numeracy Week 

  • Deborah Abela is this year’s Ambassador for National Literacy and Numeracy Week.
    Go to her site for lots of information about Deb and her books. If you are a fan of Max Remy, Jasper Zammit or Aurelie Bonhoffen, this is the place to look.http://deborahabela.com/Site/Welcome.html

Children’s Book Council 

  • Our Digital Story examples are based on selected shortlisted books from the Children’s Book Council. This year’s theme for CBCA Children’s Book Week is Across the Story Bridge. In its 63rd year Children’s Book Week is the longest running children’s festival in Australia. This year, join in between 21-27 August. For a full list of the shortlisted books for 2010 go to: http://cbca.org.au/

Indigenous Literacy Day

Digital Stories

  • The site gives instructions to get started with a section on frequently asked questions and all the information you need in relation to copyright. There are links to other guides if you feel you need more information. One example you can link to is Power Up Plus! With E-Tools http://powerupplus.cdu.edu.au/textImages/story.html

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