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Books in Homes Australia
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We're a charity that provides books to children living in remote, disadvantaged & low socio-economic circumstances, ensuring crucial early literacy engagement & the development of reading skills needed for lifelong achievement.
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Following our previous two posts, if you'd like to see what board books are on our Term 1, 2026 Early Childhood Program, then you check out the catalogue here: tinyurl.com/3vew668a
January 29, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Following yesterday's post, if you'd like to see what picture books are on our Term 1, 2026 Preschool Program then you can check out the catalogue here: tinyurl.com/5bhh8zjx
January 28, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Term 1, 2026 is starting around Australia, and our wonderful book distribution partner Scholastic Australia has despatched the Preview Packs to participating primary schools. If you'd like to check out the titles on the primary catalogue, then go to: tinyurl.com/5buzh7e7
January 27, 2026 at 2:04 AM
We're delighted to announce that award-winning illustrator & comic book artist Dean Rankine is our Term 1, 2026 Book Catalogue Role Model. You can find more of Dean's work on Instagram www.instagram.com/deanrankine/... & other social media platforms. 

Thank you, Dean, for your support.
January 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
During 2025, we fulfilled 29,000 book orders. We couldn't have done this without your support. Thank you.

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January 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
We delivered 4,975 Caught Being Good books & certificates to children at our participating schools, & communities during 2025. These books were awarded to students who improved in their studies, attendance or for other reasons.

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January 8, 2026 at 3:56 AM
We delivered 87,000 books-of-choice to children during 2025, which helped students start or grow their individual home libraries! Thank you to our Sponsors for helping make this happen.

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January 6, 2026 at 11:50 PM
We sent out 14,316 Preview Pack books to schools, centres, and communities on our programs so they could grow their libraries during 2025. We appreciate your support in helping us achieve this fabulous outcome.

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January 5, 2026 at 10:39 PM
We distributed 106,291 books in total in 2025.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Donors for helping us achieve this amazing result!

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January 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The Books in Homes team wishes you a happy, healthy, and joyous 2026, with loads of time to read lots of MARVELLOUS books!

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January 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM
MAINFREIGHT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ATTITUDE 2025
For more information and the list of 2025 winners go to:
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December 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Kate Foulds who is a short fiction / memoir writer who lives in the beautiful Central Victorian town of Daylesford. Kate’s debut children’s book, Grumps and the Green Fishing Rod, was published in May 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Dr Janene Sproul who is a passionate educator, researcher & community leader with over 30 years’ experience in science & inclusive education. She is currently a Lecturer in the School of Education at Murdoch University.
December 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Books in Homes wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season!

To read our full Christmas 2025 message go to:
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December 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Sharon Cameron who is a Registered Counsellor & Certified Animal Assisted Therapist & Author. She has extensive experience working with both neurotypical & neurodiverse children, with her co-therapist Artemis (Arte).

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November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The Mount Isa Special School students experience SO much joy when they receive their book bags each term. Here are a few pics from a recent Book Giving Assembly. On this occasion, 36 students felt the smile. We want to acknowledge Glencore Australia for making it all happen.
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Alexa Moses who is a children’s author and occasional screenwriter, who loves writing comedy.

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Instagram: @lex.moses
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We're just about to start our Term 4, 2025 Book Giving Assembly season but wanted to share a few pics from some recent assemblies. These ones are from Willsden Primary School in Port Augusta, SA. The school is sponsored by BHP (Carrapateena). Thank you for your generosity, BHP.
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Our long-time Sponsor Mainfreight supports 23 schools around Australia, incl Hillvue Public School in Tamworth. Here are some lovely memories from a recent Book Giving Assembly where 455 students received 3 books-of-choice each. Thanks, Mainfreight, for your amazing support.
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Sunset State School has been on the Books in Homes program since 2014, thanks to Glencore Australia who have supported up to 298 students every single term. Students receive nine new books-of-choice a year. Thank you, Glencore; that's an EXTRAORDINARY legacy.
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Yxavel Magno Diño who is the author of the middle-grade fantasy adventure novels The Serpent Rider and The Firefly Crown.

Website: ymdino.com
Social Media - Instagram: @yxavel_writes
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
In a continuation of our Sponsor Entrepreneur Series, we recently talked to Jaqui Lane, CEO of the Book Adviser, about her sponsorship of Baryulgil Public School in regional NSW. We were intrigued with Jaqui's journey from politics into publishing.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:33 AM
NEW ROLE MODEL ALERT: Welcome to Karyn Savage is a published children’s book author, having just released her first picture book My Pet Archie, with Riveted Press in 2025.

Instagram @karynsavageauthor
Facebook @karynsavageauthor
Website: karynsavageauthor.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 AM
SEEKING ROLE MODELS LIVING IN CAPITAL CITIES AND REGIONAL AREAS ALL AROUND AUSTRALIA

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October 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Following our previous two posts, if you'd like to see what board books are on our Term 4, 2025 Early Childhood Program, then you check out the catalogue here: tinyurl.com/mr35vtwp
September 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM