A

Lose Yourself in a Good Book for Australia Reads

In November, we're inviting Australians of all ages and from all walks of life to share and celebrate the joys of reading. Whether you're picking up a book for the first time or your head is already stuck in one, there are plenty of books, activities and events as parts of our festivities.

On Thursday, November 12, we'll celebrate Australian Reading Hour. You're invited to stop what you're doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. Join us and relax. Get inspired and find joy in books!

This year we are hosting three online events to celebrate the many benefits of reading.

¡îAustralia Reads Main Event—Wednesday, November 11 from 12:30 pm

¡îAustralia Reads Kids—Monday, November 9 from 10:30 am

¡îAustralia Reads Teens—Tuesday, November 10 from 12:30 pm

Reading has some little-known benefits including reducing stress by 68%—it even works faster than listening to music, going for a walk or enjoying a cup of tea. What's more, a bedtime story six days a week can put kids almost a year ahead when they start school. If those benefits aren't enough to persuade you to pick up a book just yet, Australia Reads has also kindly donated a bunch of books to give away!

You will be offered FREE books by visiting our friendly team at King George Square bus station, Thursday, November 12 from 7: 30 am.

We'll be giving away a range of adult and kid books to celebrate Australian Reading Hour until we run out of books.

These are just some of the exciting books we'll have on offer as part of the giveaway—but remember, we'll have limited numbers available, so first come first serve!

·The Greatest Hit ,William Kostakis

·Frankie Fish and the Tomb of Tom foolery, Peter Helliar

·Tashi and the Stolen Forest ,Anna Fienberg

·The Girl in the Mirror , Rose Carlyle

For more information: https: / / australiareads.org.au/

21£®The online activity for teens will be on          

A£®November 9                           B£®November 10

C£®November 11                          D£®November 12

22£®If you go to the event at King George Square bus station, you                

A£®come across four writers

B£®will be offered FREE books

C£®will listen to music and go for a walk

D£®volunteer in the activity organized by Australia Reads

23£®What is the purpose of Australia Reads?

A£®To attract people to buy books.         B£®To inspire people to write books.

C£®To encourage people to read books.   D£®To invite people to donate free books.