The Magic of Reading: Making Reading Fun
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Capacity Building School Libraries
| Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
| P1 |
Overview
Working in a school where low literacy levels and numerous barriers make it challenging to inspire a love of reading, promoting reading is a central part of my daily work. I’ve learned that it’s not enough to simply promote individual books; we need to celebrate the joy and habit of reading itself across the whole school community.
This has led me to implement a variety of initiatives—ranging from quick and easy activities to more complex and time-intensive projects—all aimed at one goal: encouraging just one more student to pick up one more book and read one more page.
In this session, I will share the practical strategies and tools I’ve used to make reading a more engaging and accessible activity for all students.
Speaker
Barbara McGuigan
Teacher librarian
Bourke High School
The Magic of Reading: Making Reading Fun