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Curated Research Collection
Why is reading imaginative literature important?
Robyn Ewing AM
"Imaginative fiction motivates us to engage in exploring possibilities."
The Educator Online: Stereotypes impact reading outcomes – study
A new study has challenged stereotypical ideas about boys and their reading habits.
(Scholes, Comber, Spina)
Reading and Writing for Pleasure:
A Framework for Practice
The Mercers Company
"Research reveals that the habit of reading in childhood is associated with academic, social and emotional outcomes..."
Kids and Family Reading Report 2019
Scholastic
"86% of children said they loved being read books aloud at home or liked it a lot- the main reason being because it is special time with parents."
Children's Right to Read
International Literacy Association
Picture Books, Imagination and Play: Pathways to Positive Reading Identities for Young Children
by Amanda Niland
"Nurturing a love of books in young children can foster the development of not only early literacy skills, but also positive reading identities."
Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why?
The Conversation
Katya Johanson
Australia Reads Research Review
Snapshot - August 2023
The Australia Reads Research Review provides an audit of recent reading research undertaken in Australia and overseas.
Foundation for Learning and Literacy
Reading Portal for Educators