====== Links for Children and Young Adult ======


**Early Literacy Framework** - Mylee Joseph

We will be launching the new early literacy framework for NSW public libraries at a seminar on Monday 5 November 2018 at the State Library. The program will include presentations by the research team including Dr Emilia Djonov, Associate Professor Jane Torr and Maree Stenglin from Macquarie University. Please save the date, more information will be available soon.

For an overview of the project please see: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/early-literacy-project The Literature Review http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/early_literacy_literature_review_feb2018.pdf

**THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA (CBCA) **  https://www.cbca.org.au/

**Little People's Literacy Learning** from Little Peoples Literacy Forum: https://www.alea.edu.au/publicresources/resources-for-parents-and-community/little-peoples-literacy-learning Volunteers from the Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) have written **18 short modules specifically designed for parents and carers.** The modules are called “Little People's Literacy Learning” and provide a raft of activities and learning experiences for children from birth - 5 years of age.Please share with your local library users and parent/carer groups or feel free to highlight one module a fortnight, thereby spreading the message over the next 12 months

**Premier's Reading Challenge** https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html