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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Story Box Library: Discover Diversity

BY STORY BOX LIBRARY


Discover stories celebrating diversity in a growing library

With over 450 stories and features for accessibility, plus 24/7 access for subscribers, Story Box Library helps families actively engage with the stories of those around us or those far away.

Story Box Library is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive digital library, ensuring kids see themselves in stories and feel a sense of belonging.

That’s why it’s so important for Story Box Library to showcase and celebrate diversity for kids of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. 

Find a digital library of stories, including First Nations’ Stories and Auslan Story Time story collections, read by dynamic storytellers, plus resources such as Short Films, Activity Time, Professional Development webinars and more.

Discover stories celebrating diversity in a growing library.

Watch Professional Development events on Story Box Library, including ‘Whose story gets to be shared? Creating a diverse library’.

Read about how other libraries are diversifying their offerings with the help of Story Box Library

 

 

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