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Ethics, Values, and Intellectual Freedom in School Libraries
Oltmann, S. M. . (2021). Ethics, Values, and Intellectual Freedom in School Libraries. School Libraries Worldwide, 24(1), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.29173/slw8218 Two foundational documents from the American Library Association, the Code of Ethics and the Core Values...
Motivating book reading during adolescence: qualitative insights from adolescents
Webber, C., Wilkinson, K., Duncan, L. G., & McGeown, S. (2024). Motivating book reading during adolescence: qualitative insights from adolescents. Educational Research, https://www.doi.org.10.1080/00131881.2024.2445618 The article explores factors motivating...
Unpacking the science of reading research
Rollo, G., & Picker, K. (2024). Unpacking the science of reading research.Australian Council for Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-742-7 AbstractThe science of reading (SoR) is a term used for a body of evidence encompassing...
Research Review: Snapshot August 2023
Australia Reads (2023) SummaryThe Australia Reads Research Review provides an audit of recent reading research undertaken in Australia and overseas.The project seeks to find, collate, synthesise, and make this information more accessible to the wider books and reading...
Reading the reader: A survey of Australian reading habits.
Australia Council (2017) OverviewReading the reader: A survey of Australian reading habits provides insights into contemporary preferences, behaviours and attitudes of Australians towards books and reading. The Australia Council has partnered with Macquarie University...
Live Literature in Australia: Understanding the landscape of author/illustrator events in schools, libraries and bookstores
Parnell, C and Dane, A. (2024) SummaryThis research investigates the considerations of event hosts (public libraries, school libraries and bookstores) and the barriers they face in finding and programming authors and illustrators in Australia. Available...
Impact of Library-Based Summer Reading Clubs on Primary-Grade Children’s Literacy Activities and Achievement
Dynia, J., Piasta, S., & Justice, L. (2015). Impact of Library-Based Summer Reading Clubs on Primary-Grade Children’s Literacy Activities and Achievement. Library Quarterly. 85. 386-405. AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the literacy activities and...
Embarking on the online reading challenge: adolescents’ participation motives, gains and impacts on reading routines
Dera, J. (2024). Embarking on the online reading challenge: adolescents' participation motives, gains and impacts on reading routines. Literacy (The United Kingdom Literacy Association). https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12380 [Open Access] AbstractDespite the widespread...
Adolescents’ perspectives on the barriers to reading for pleasure
Webber, C., Wilkinson, K., Duncan, Dr LG., & McGeown, Dr S. (2023). Adolescents' perspectives on the barriers to reading for pleasure. Literacy (The United Kingdom Literacy Association). https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12359[Open Access] AbstractAdolescence is often...
Causal Relationships Between Screen Use, Reading, and Brain Development in Early Adolescents
Li, M., Zhao, R., Dang, X., Xu, X., Chen, R., Chen, Y., Zhang, Y., & Zhao, Z. (2024). Causal Relationships Between Screen Use, Reading, and Brain Development in Early Adolescents. Advanced Science 11(1) https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202307540 [Open Access]...