News Releases
MAY 16, 2023
Story Box Library: The Best and Brightest in Australian Children's Literature
BY STORY BOX LIBRARY
Learn more about the best and brightest in Australian children’s literature, featuring diverse and engaging stories told by exciting storytellers on Story Box Library.
Learn more about the best and brightest in Australian children’s literature, featuring diverse and engaging stories told by exciting storytellers on Story Box Library.
Discover more about writers, illustrators and storytellers with Story Box Library’s Short Films, featuring popular and award-winning Australian creators:
Aaron Blabey: Explore his studio, find out how he records his story ideas and finds a rhythm for his verses.
Davina Bell: It always comes back to books for us and the same rings true for this author.
Tony Wilson: Creating a good story means being observant and looking around in the world, but mostly,
Tony Wilson just wants to make kids laugh!
John Marsden:Creating stories that are relevant and helpful to young adults and children that explore
difficult subjects in a way that is empowering to audiences.
The new Resources section features Activity Time resources, searchable by theme and filters. Explore activity materials linked to the growing digital collection with a focus on writing and narrative.
With 24/7 access to a world of stories, it’s Storytime, Anytime!
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Our Yarning Collection by Library for All
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The Our Yarning collection by Library For All, brings you the best in children’s books written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors. These stories; collected from across Australia, are beautiful, culturally relevant books for First Nations children, as well as engaging stories for all children to learn about Aboriginal culture and history.With Our...
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November Releases from Story Box Library!
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Explore releases about appreciating family, friends, sleep AND new adventures this month on Story Box Library! New and upcoming story releases in November and December: Feel a bit sleepy? Not even a little bit tired? Well, there’s a solution to that (and it might involve more than counting a few sheep!). Written...
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Empower Your Young Creators With Story Tools
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Story Tools is the creative toolkit for your community’s young creators. Until January 31st, 2024, Story Box Library public library subscribers can try out Story Tools for free! What does the program offer to nurture that creative spark in your community’s young writers, illustrators and creators?You’ll have lesson plans ready to go. These...
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How digital resources at libraries can create a better experience for patrons
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At PressReader, we focus a lot on how the role libraries play in their communities has shifted, and how it will continue to evolve. As the needs of patrons and the wider community in general change, libraries have embraced new functions. In this article, we'll look at the public library's...
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