As a self-confessed word nerd it’s probably no surprise that books have played a huge part in my life.
My parents weren’t well-off by any means but they did occasionally buy us books and we were lucky enough to have access to some great libraries.
And each term, I could choose one book from the holy grail of all catalogues…the book catalogue.
For a book-loving kid, it was an absolute dream.
But not everyone is as lucky.
* a 20-year study of 27 nations by University of Nevada, Reno
Research has shown that being read to as a child and having books in the home are irreplaceable parts of future academic success.
Lower engagement with reading at an early age is directly linked to:
* Science Daily, 2010
Books in Homes is a charitable foundation that provides books of choice to children living in remote, disadvantaged and low socio-economic circumstances. To date it has distributed 2.6 million books across Australia, moving closer to its vision to create an Australia where every child has access to books in the home.
Since I started Write My Content, I have been looking for a way to give back. I truly believe in Books in Homes and want to support their vision: to create an Australia where every child and family has access to books in the home.
I have chosen to sponsor Baryulgil Public, a small but mighty school in remote Northern NSW. They have 12 students with 95% indigenous enrolment and need our help in getting more books in homes. I’m hoping (with your support) to put the whole school through this wonderful program.
I don’t know where my life would be without books in it. I certainly wouldn’t be a writer.
I’m so thankful that I can give back and can’t think of a more deserving charity. I hope you’ll join me in my quest to put more books in homes.