This is an opportunity for children and young people to enjoy reading and stories while spreading kindness in fun and creative ways.
Image: Five people sitting together hold children's books open, over their faces.
Everyone loves a challenge!
Imagine a world where every act of kindness and every moment spent reading can spark a positive change. By participating in the Hook into Books™ 14 Days of Kindness Challenge, you can champion literacy and make a significant impact on those around you.
Whether it's sharing a book with a friend, helping someone in need, or simply spreading positivity, each small action contributes to a larger movement of compassion and learning.
Let's come together to create a ripple effect of kindness and knowledge, inspiring others to join in and make the world a better place, one good deed and one page at a time.
It’s easy to get involved!
To get involved, all you need to do is download a copy of the Hook into Books 14 Days of Kindness Challenge sheet, print it out and record your progress.
All completed challenge sheets will receive a book prize! Simply take a snap of your completed form and sent it to hookintobooks@lwb.org.au.
Remember, ‘reading’ means many things… you’ll find that the challenge has a wide variety of ways to get involved in stories and storytelling – perfect for even the most reluctant reader!
Why Hook into Books™?
Hook into Books™ is a national campaign led by the Learning Without Barriers team. The Education team aspires to see all children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC) are given opportunities to enhance their own literacy story.
We know that the benefits of reading, listening, and telling stories to children of any age are endless. The benefits of early literacy are evidenced widely; however, this journey continues right through into adolescence (and beyond). For young people, literacy is a key mental health protective factor. Young people who are literate are more likely to remain engaged in education and community, have confidence in navigating the increasingly complex world and remain connected with supportive people in their lives.
We all have a role to play in supporting children and young people's ongoing learning and educational engagement. Why not have a bit of fun at the same time and hook into a book with us?
