Indigenous Literary Foundation update
In a session on the Indigenous Literary Foundation (ILF) at the Australian Booksellers Association conference on Sunday afternoon, program manager Debra Dank told the audience that in 2009-2010 the foundation...
Griffiths launches ‘Reading with Children’
Children's book author Andy Griffiths launched a new book in two Northern Territory communities as part of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's Book Buzz initiative. The book, which Griffiths launched on a...
Aussie Author Month kicks off
The inaugural Aussie Author Month has been launched and will run until the end of April. The campaign, which is designed to support and promote Australian writing and will raise...
New roles for Rogers
Allen & Unwin has confirmed that Juliet Rogers will be working with the company on a consultation basis.A&U CEO Robert Gorman told the Weekly Book Newsletter Rogers would be 'consulting to us on...
ILP becomes independent foundation; Rogers appointed Foundation chair
The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) has announced its establishment as an independent foundation this week. The Foundation said in a statement that former Australian Publishers Association president Juliet Rogers has...
ILP to become independent foundation; Logo competition announced
The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) has announced that the project will become an independent Foundation with its own charitable status this year. In a letter sent to ILP supporters last week, the...
In Brief
Yass bookstore closes down The Little Dog Bookshop in Yass, NSW closed down in February. The bookshop, which opened in September 2007, was the first carbon-neutral bookstore in Australia.Changes to...
Indigenous Literacy Project raises $607,000 in 2010
The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) has announced its 2010 fundraising results.The Project, which aims to improve literacy rates in remote Indigenous communities in partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation and...
In brief
WAYRBA reading lists released The reading lists for this year's West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) have been released. The lists for the younger readers, older readers and picture...
Wilson awarded 2010 Dromkeen Librarian’s Award
Suzy Wilson, owner of Riverbend Books in Brisbane, and founder of the Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) has been awarded the 2010 Dromkeen Librarian's Award. Presented at the annual Dromkeen lunch...
Wilson awarded Dromkeen Librarian’s Award
Suzy Wilson, owner of Riverbend Books in Brisbane, and founder of the Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) has been awarded the 2010 Dromkeen Librarian's Award. Presented at the annual Dromkeen lunch...
Fourth annual Indigenous Literacy Day kicks off nationwide today
Thousands of school children, together with hundreds of bookshops and publishers, libraries and organisations around Australia will celebrate the fourth Indigenous Literacy Day today, 1 September 2010. Major events include...
Fourth annual Indigenous Literacy Day today
Thousands of school children, together with hundreds of bookshops and publishers, libraries and organisations around Australia will celebrate the fourth Indigenous Literacy Day today, 1 September 2010. Major events include...
Concert garners strong coverage for ILP ahead of Indigenous Literacy Day
The feedback from the Indigenous Literacy Project's Songs for Stories event held at Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday night has been ‘absolutely fantastic', event organiser Kristen Gill told the Weekly...
Giveaway: win tickets to Songs for Stories!
This year's Songs for Stories concert to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Project will feature performances from Dan Sultan and his band, Megan Washington, Goanna's Shane Howard, and many...
ILP launches Book Buzz program in Wilcannia
The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) celebrated the launch of its Book Buzz early literacy project in the New South Wales community of Wilcannia on Tuesday 27 July.Hosted at St Therese's...
Songs for stories raises over $3000 in donations
A group of musicians and authors, sponsored by the Sydney Writers’ Festival and The City of Sydney performed at the Sydney Town Hall on 15 May Over $3000 was raised...
The Fancy Goods questionnaire: David Gaunt
David Gaunt is the co-owner of Gleebooks, an independent bookselling chain about to open a new store in Dulwich Hill, NSW. He is also chair of the Indigenous Literacy Project,...
In brief
Wheeler Centre opens; first event raises $20,000 for Indigenous Literacy ProjectThe Wheeler Centre officially opened on Friday night, with the Centre's first event, A Gala Night of Storytelling, raising $20,000...
Indigenous Literacy Day 2009: $150,000 raised to date
This year's Indigenous Literacy Day, held last Wednesday 2 September to support the Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP), revealed ‘a wave of support and goodwill right around Australia', according to ILP...