Be a Role Model and inspire
disadvantaged children to
Read & Succeed
Stuart MacGill - Australian Cricketer
The achievements of Role Models are living proof that being
able to read is a must to realise your dreams!
„I am so proud to be a Book in Homes Role Model! I thoroughly enjoyed the
experience. The students were so excited to get their books!!‰
Jacob Groth, Australian Commonwealth Games Athlete
„I can't tell you the absolute joy I get from seeing these children so grateful for
their books. Many of us take for granted the books we have, the access to
resources in our homes and local libraries and the like. Not everyone is that
fortunate.‰ Dr Anita Heiss, Author & Books in Homes Ambassador
The Books in Homes Programme was originally inspired by Maori author Alan Duff who wrote the widely
acclaimed book „Once Were Warriors‰. It was founded 21 years ago in New Zealand after realising that
failure in adult life often stems from childhoods spent in homes without books.
Books in Homes Australia was founded in 2001 and has a similar footprint to its Kiwi neighbour.
Books in Homes Australia provides booksbooks-ofof-choice to families and children living in remote and low socio
-economic circumstances, ensuring crucial early literacy engagement and the development of reading
skills needed for lifelong success. Books are chosen from Preview Packs of which 25% of titles are written
by Indigenous Authors. These Packs are ultimately donated to the host organisation for the entire
community to access.
Books are presented at special Book Giving Assemblies at the end of
each term and this is where we would like your help!
„It was a very sweet & interesting morning. Because of the cultural thing as well it was quite moving.‰
Craig Smith, ChildrenÊs Illustrator and Books in Homes Role Model
What will you do as a Books in Homes Role Model?
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Volunteer to speak with students at a Books in Homes Primary SchoolÊs Book Giving
Assembly which should take no more than 1 hour.
Assemblies are held in the last 2 weeks of Terms 1, 2 and 4. (March, June,
December)
Role Models should speak for 5 minutes. Share with your audience how reading has
impacted on your life, both personally and professionally.
Inspire students to do their best with a smile.
Reinforce the Books in Homes motto·
motto·„ItÊs cool to Read & Succeed‰.
The fun part·
part·help present the Books in Homes books to the students.
Have FUN!! Read a story, sing a song, write a poem and engage with students.
Autograph books or visit classrooms (if time permits).
Role Models also star on the front cover of the Books in Homes Primary Catalogue.
Should you like to become a Role Model, please contact Books in Homes Australia on
02 9434 2488, or email [email protected]