Reading Australia is once again attending the AATE/ALEA National Conference, which will take place from 3–6 July in Hobart/Nipaluna.
As usual, you’ll find our booth well stocked with books, resource lists, and plenty of other goodies. Make sure you swing by to chat about what’s new and upcoming, as well as enter our giveaway for a chance to win a set of books for your class library!
This year’s program is packed with quality sessions, including presentations by past Reading Australia Fellows and our secondary resource consultant. There’s something new happening every day, so we’ve highlighted the relevant time slots for your schedule. Do go along if you get the chance – we’re sure you’ll leave feeling informed and inspired in equal measures.
We’ll also be announcing the 2025 Reading Australia Fellow on Saturday morning! National Conference delegates will be the first to hear this exciting news, with an online announcement to follow. Stay tuned for more details.
Friday 4 July
| 12:00pm–1:00pm | Alex Wharton (2019 Reading Australia Fellow) | Media Literacy in a Connected World: Empowering Students to Critically Engage with Media |
Saturday 5 July
| 9:00am–10:00am | Alex Wharton (2019 Reading Australia Fellow) Karys McEwen (Reading Australia Secondary Resource Consultant) | Beyond the Page: Teaching ‘Difficult’ Literature with Sensitivity and Depth |
| 9:00am–10:00am | Maya Mulhall (2024 Reading Australia Fellow) | Voices Heard: Celebrating First Nations Literature in Australian Education |
| 11:45am–1:00pm | Karen Yager (2020 Reading Australia Fellow) | Garth Boomer Address: The Polyphonic Symphony of Pedagogy |
Sunday 6 July
| 9:00am–10:00am | Karys McEwen (Reading Australia Secondary Resource Consultant) | Spring Clean Your Booklists: Contemporary Australian Alternatives for Your Classroom |