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Get Ready for Sunshine, Stories, and Smiles — It’s the Big Summer Read!

Get Ready for Sunshine, Stories, and Smiles — It’s the Big Summer Read!

30 Oct 2025

The Big Summer Read is an annual reading challenge for school aged children that starts on 1 December. In association with Public Libraries Victoria, StoryBox is delighted to be involved in this awesome summertime reading adventure running through 31 January. Our 2025-26 story and Ambassador will be announced very soon - so stay tuned!
James Foley on the Chill Charm of Happy Barry Capybara

James Foley on the Chill Charm of Happy Barry Capybara

29 Oct 2025

If the internet has a spirit animal, it’s surely the capybara — calm, friendly, and effortlessly cool. In this delightful guest post, author-illustrator James Foley reveals how one particularly chill capybara, Happy Barry, went from a passing idea on a long drive to a picture-book star capturing hearts (and giggles) across Australia.

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We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu

We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu
Improving school library access with Oliver V5 by Softlink

Improving school library access with Oliver V5 by Softlink
Boost Reading Skills with new Read-Alongs!

Boost Reading Skills with new Read-Alongs!
Signing into Stories: New Auslan Translations!

Signing into Stories: New Auslan Translations!
NEW and improved StoryBox app!

NEW and improved StoryBox app!
StoryBox Hub has some HUGE news to share!

StoryBox Hub has some HUGE news to share!
StoryBox Hub is VICTORIAN STATE WINNER!

StoryBox Hub is VICTORIAN STATE WINNER!

03 Oct 2025
Words, pictures and possibility: teaching older students with picture books

Words, pictures and possibility: teaching older students with picture books

01 Oct 2025
Celebrating Auslan Stories for National Week of Deaf People!

Celebrating Auslan Stories for National Week of Deaf People!

16 Sep 2025
StoryBox Hub has some HUGE news to share!

StoryBox Hub has some HUGE news to share!

09 Sep 2025
NEW and improved StoryBox app!

NEW and improved StoryBox app!

01 Sep 2025
Diverse books and Story Box Library by Helen Adam

Diverse books and Story Box Library by Helen Adam

07 Aug 2025
Weaving Stories – An Interview with Anna McGregor

Weaving Stories – An Interview with Anna McGregor

21 Jul 2025
Charting New Waters: Jess McGeachin Shares the Story Behind South with the Seabirds

Charting New Waters: Jess McGeachin Shares the Story Behind South with the Seabirds

14 Jul 2025
Dave Petzold’s Journey Behind We Live In A Bus

Dave Petzold’s Journey Behind We Live In A Bus

21 Jun 2025
StoryBox CBCA Book Week 2025 Resources Have Arrived!

StoryBox CBCA Book Week 2025 Resources Have Arrived!

16 Jun 2025
Walking in Their Shoes: Coral Vass on Storytelling, Empathy, and the Refugee Journey

Walking in Their Shoes: Coral Vass on Storytelling, Empathy, and the Refugee Journey

16 Jun 2025
Love, Loss & Memory: A Conversation with Josh Pyke

Love, Loss & Memory: A Conversation with Josh Pyke

04 Jun 2025
A Tender Journey Through Loss: Behind the Pages with Kelly Canby

A Tender Journey Through Loss: Behind the Pages with Kelly Canby

04 Jun 2025
Tooth Fairies, Dirty Socks & Wild Discoveries: A Chat with Briony Stewart

Tooth Fairies, Dirty Socks & Wild Discoveries: A Chat with Briony Stewart

04 Jun 2025
Weaving Stories, Country, and Connection: A Celebration of Kirli Saunders

Weaving Stories, Country, and Connection: A Celebration of Kirli Saunders

21 May 2025
CBCA Book Week Shortlisted titles with StoryBox!

CBCA Book Week Shortlisted titles with StoryBox!

19 May 2025
Celebrating World Bee Day with Megan Daley

Celebrating World Bee Day with Megan Daley

15 May 2025
Drawing Stories: Inside the World of Illustrator Danny Snell

Drawing Stories: Inside the World of Illustrator Danny Snell

07 May 2025
Unpacking Boxes and Big Ideas: A Conversation with Jess Horn

Unpacking Boxes and Big Ideas: A Conversation with Jess Horn

07 May 2025
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 Just Got Even More Purr-fect!

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 Just Got Even More Purr-fect!

29 Apr 2025
Signing into Stories: New Auslan Translations!

Signing into Stories: New Auslan Translations!

22 Apr 2025
Get ready to celebrate CBCA Book Week with StoryBox Hub!

Get ready to celebrate CBCA Book Week with StoryBox Hub!

25 Mar 2025
Announcing the WINNERS of our James Foley Story Tools competition!

Announcing the WINNERS of our James Foley Story Tools competition!

19 Mar 2025
National Simultaneous Storytime returns to StoryBox Hub!

National Simultaneous Storytime returns to StoryBox Hub!

13 Mar 2025
Boost Reading Skills with new Read-Alongs!

Boost Reading Skills with new Read-Alongs!

05 Mar 2025
Teachers! Win a school visit from Stellarphant creator James Foley!

Teachers! Win a school visit from Stellarphant creator James Foley!

26 Feb 2025
Keep Kids Storytime Safe on Safer Internet Day 2025

Keep Kids Storytime Safe on Safer Internet Day 2025

11 Feb 2025
In Conversation With Jess Racklyeft

In Conversation With Jess Racklyeft

05 Feb 2025
Draw, Create, Win: James Foley Wants to Visit Your School!

Draw, Create, Win: James Foley Wants to Visit Your School!

31 Jan 2025
Celebrating Anna Walker: Beloved Author, Illustrator, and Storyteller

Celebrating Anna Walker: Beloved Author, Illustrator, and Storyteller

20 Jan 2025
Q&A with Christine Peters from Big Summer Read

Q&A with Christine Peters from Big Summer Read

27 Nov 2024
Q&A with author Andrea Rowe

Q&A with author Andrea Rowe

27 Nov 2024
Why Captions Matter: StoryBox and the Power of Read-Alongs

Why Captions Matter: StoryBox and the Power of Read-Alongs

26 Nov 2024
Get ready for the Big Summer Read 2024/5!

Get ready for the Big Summer Read 2024/5!

13 Nov 2024
Q&A with Maggie Hutchings for 'Mental Health Month'

Q&A with Maggie Hutchings for 'Mental Health Month'

25 Oct 2024
Towards more inclusive learning spaces

Towards more inclusive learning spaces

24 Oct 2024
Q&A with Nature Book Week Ambassador, Dr Jen Martin

Q&A with Nature Book Week Ambassador, Dr Jen Martin

18 Oct 2024
What If ... you could have your story read on StoryBox Hub!

What If ... you could have your story read on StoryBox Hub!

15 Oct 2024
National Shared Reading Week

National Shared Reading Week

13 Oct 2024
PETAA 2024 Leading with Literacy

PETAA 2024 Leading with Literacy

11 Oct 2024
Mentor and Supporting Texts for NSW English K-6 Syllabus

Mentor and Supporting Texts for NSW English K-6 Syllabus

17 Sep 2024
Come and Stay for Dinner!

Come and Stay for Dinner!

10 Sep 2024
All About Auslan with Auslan Consultancy's, James Blyth!

All About Auslan with Auslan Consultancy's, James Blyth!

06 Sep 2024
Q&A with empowering author, Scott Stuart!

Q&A with empowering author, Scott Stuart!

03 Sep 2024
Discover new additions to our Story Response Templates

Discover new additions to our Story Response Templates

30 Aug 2024
Come find StoryBox at the Early Childhood Australia conference!

Come find StoryBox at the Early Childhood Australia conference!

21 Aug 2024
Q&A with Jessica Smith, Paralympian and author of Jessica Goes Swimming

Q&A with Jessica Smith, Paralympian and author of Jessica Goes Swimming

19 Aug 2024
Australian School Library Day 2024

Australian School Library Day 2024

05 Aug 2024
New resources for CBCA Book Week!

New resources for CBCA Book Week!

25 Jul 2024
Introducing the new and improved StoryBox Hub!

Introducing the new and improved StoryBox Hub!

16 Jul 2024
Q&A with Timeless author, Kelly Canby

Q&A with Timeless author, Kelly Canby

08 Jul 2024
Exciting Auslan Story Time Series Announcement!

Exciting Auslan Story Time Series Announcement!

04 Jul 2024
Story Resources to celebrate the Olympics & Paralympic Games: Paris 2024!

Story Resources to celebrate the Olympics & Paralympic Games: Paris 2024!

04 Jul 2024
Simplify Access with SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) for StoryBox Hub

Simplify Access with SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) for StoryBox Hub

12 Jun 2024
In conversation with author/illustrator, Blake Nuto!

In conversation with author/illustrator, Blake Nuto!

12 Jun 2024
Story Resources for NAIDOC Week 7-14th July

Story Resources for NAIDOC Week 7-14th July

12 Jun 2024
Story Resources for Refugee Week 16-22nd June

Story Resources for Refugee Week 16-22nd June

30 May 2024
Story Resources for National Reconciliation Week

Story Resources for National Reconciliation Week

20 May 2024
StoryBox Hub is coming... special announcement from CEO/Founder, Nicole Brownlee

StoryBox Hub is coming... special announcement from CEO/Founder, Nicole Brownlee

17 May 2024
National Reconciliation Week 2024: Now more than ever!

National Reconciliation Week 2024: Now more than ever!

16 May 2024
Our Land. Our Future - World Environment Day 2024

Our Land. Our Future - World Environment Day 2024

06 May 2024
Stories for Mother's Day

Stories for Mother's Day

01 May 2024
ANZAC Day Resource Collection For The Classroom

ANZAC Day Resource Collection For The Classroom

25 Mar 2024
ANZAC Day Resources For Your Public Library Space

ANZAC Day Resources For Your Public Library Space

25 Mar 2024
Improving school library access with Oliver V5 by Softlink

Improving school library access with Oliver V5 by Softlink

20 Mar 2024
International Women's Day!

International Women's Day!

08 Mar 2024
Visual Storytelling with Jess Racklyeft

Visual Storytelling with Jess Racklyeft

27 Feb 2024
Cultivating Resilience and Emotional Literacy Through Stories

Cultivating Resilience and Emotional Literacy Through Stories

21 Feb 2024
Four ways Story Box Library helps carers nurture children’s growth

Four ways Story Box Library helps carers nurture children’s growth

18 Feb 2024
10 Years and 500 Stories - That's a Whole Lot of Fun!

10 Years and 500 Stories - That's a Whole Lot of Fun!

08 Feb 2024
Learning to Ngangaanha: Caring For Our First Nations' Stories, Cultures and Perspectives

Learning to Ngangaanha: Caring For Our First Nations' Stories, Cultures and Perspectives

08 Feb 2024
From Crayons to Keyboards - using technology to inspire with Story Tools!

From Crayons to Keyboards - using technology to inspire with Story Tools!

08 Feb 2024
Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Classroom!

Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Classroom!

29 Jan 2024
Starting Back at School Activities for Educators

Starting Back at School Activities for Educators

29 Jan 2024
Back to school! Stories for the new school year in 2024

Back to school! Stories for the new school year in 2024

29 Jan 2024
Congratulations to the Story Tools What If...? competition winner!

Congratulations to the Story Tools What If...? competition winner!

11 Dec 2023
Q & A with Christine Peters

Q & A with Christine Peters

24 Nov 2023
Story Tools resources now available for your Library!

Story Tools resources now available for your Library!

23 Nov 2023
Get Ready for the Big Summer Read and avoid the Summer Slide!

Get Ready for the Big Summer Read and avoid the Summer Slide!

20 Nov 2023
Stories for holidays and celebrations

Stories for holidays and celebrations

20 Nov 2023
The wonder of nature and storytelling!

The wonder of nature and storytelling!

02 Nov 2023
Q and A with Street Library Australia's General Manager, Mel Lake

Q and A with Street Library Australia's General Manager, Mel Lake

01 Nov 2023
Watch the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in the Early Years

Watch the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in the Early Years

13 Oct 2023
An important message from our CEO

An important message from our CEO

09 Oct 2023
Discover educator resources on mental health in October

Discover educator resources on mental health in October

05 Oct 2023
Mental health and wellbeing stories

Mental health and wellbeing stories

03 Oct 2023
Join the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in Early Years

Join the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in Early Years

12 Sep 2023
Sporty stories for Matildas mania!

Sporty stories for Matildas mania!

06 Sep 2023
We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu

We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu

02 Sep 2023
Reading & Activity Challenge: Connecting Family with Stories

Reading & Activity Challenge: Connecting Family with Stories

31 Aug 2023
Explore new Auslan story releases

Explore new Auslan story releases

30 Aug 2023
What if… your student’s story was read on Story Box Library!

What if… your student’s story was read on Story Box Library!

29 Aug 2023
Get kids excited about reading at the school library, with Gillian Maugle

Get kids excited about reading at the school library, with Gillian Maugle

01 Aug 2023
Stories for Father's Day

Stories for Father's Day

31 Jul 2023
Watch our all-star event for Children’s Book Week!

Watch our all-star event for Children’s Book Week!

26 Jul 2023
Story Box Library x Westfield for NAIDOC Week 2023

Story Box Library x Westfield for NAIDOC Week 2023

26 Jul 2023
2023 Children’s Book Week activities and resources are here!

2023 Children’s Book Week activities and resources are here!

12 Jul 2023
Online event: 2023 Children's Book Week: “More than costumes!”

Online event: 2023 Children's Book Week: “More than costumes!”

05 Jul 2023
Join the 2023 Children's Book Week Reading & Activity Challenge

Join the 2023 Children's Book Week Reading & Activity Challenge

04 Jul 2023
Story Tools Series 2 is here!

Story Tools Series 2 is here!

03 Jul 2023
Meet David Booth (AKA Ghostpatrol)

Meet David Booth (AKA Ghostpatrol)

02 Jul 2023
Three ways Story Box Library supports Early Childhood education

Three ways Story Box Library supports Early Childhood education

02 Jul 2023
Watch our online event: Building Confident & Creative Writers

Watch our online event: Building Confident & Creative Writers

07 Jun 2023
First Nations' Stories & NAIDOC Week Reading Challenge

First Nations' Stories & NAIDOC Week Reading Challenge

06 Jun 2023
Meet Ben McKenzie

Meet Ben McKenzie

06 Jun 2023
Q&A with Belle Alderman from the National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature

Q&A with Belle Alderman from the National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature

06 Jun 2023
Q&A with Early Childhood educator Sami Truscot

Q&A with Early Childhood educator Sami Truscot

05 Jun 2023
Promoting Story Box Library on social media in 3 easy steps

Promoting Story Box Library on social media in 3 easy steps

05 Jun 2023
Online event: Building Confident & Creative Writers

Online event: Building Confident & Creative Writers

26 Apr 2023
New resources for public libraries

New resources for public libraries

25 Apr 2023
Children's Book of the Year Awards story releases 2023

Children's Book of the Year Awards story releases 2023

24 Apr 2023
Using picture books with Upper Primary students

Using picture books with Upper Primary students

24 Apr 2023
Activity Time ideas for the school holidays

Activity Time ideas for the school holidays

29 Mar 2023
Meet Lili Wilkinson

Meet Lili Wilkinson

29 Mar 2023
Anzac Day stories & Reading Challenge

Anzac Day stories & Reading Challenge

29 Mar 2023
Highlights from the official Story Tools launch

Highlights from the official Story Tools launch

02 Mar 2023
Join the ‘23 Earth Day Holiday Reading Challenge

Join the ‘23 Earth Day Holiday Reading Challenge

23 Feb 2023
Meet George Ivanoff

Meet George Ivanoff

22 Feb 2023
International Women's Day stories

International Women's Day stories

22 Feb 2023
Stories and activities for Harmony Week 2023

Stories and activities for Harmony Week 2023

22 Feb 2023
Meet Karys McEwen

Meet Karys McEwen

23 Jan 2023
Creating easy library tutorials with Niche Academy

Creating easy library tutorials with Niche Academy

23 Jan 2023
Three ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Day with Story Box Library

Three ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Day with Story Box Library

19 Jan 2023
Back to school & bedtime stories for kids

Back to school & bedtime stories for kids

18 Jan 2023
Happy holidays & our year in review from Story Box Library

Happy holidays & our year in review from Story Box Library

13 Dec 2022
Q&A with Kathryn Tohill from Starlight Children’s Foundation

Q&A with Kathryn Tohill from Starlight Children’s Foundation

02 Dec 2022
Q&A with Story Tools creators Melissa Keil & Charlotte Lance

Q&A with Story Tools creators Melissa Keil & Charlotte Lance

01 Dec 2022
Announcing our Librarian Storyteller of the Year 2022 winner and finalists!

Announcing our Librarian Storyteller of the Year 2022 winner and finalists!

25 Nov 2022
Learn more about Story Tools!

Learn more about Story Tools!

24 Nov 2022
New language features on our Resources page

New language features on our Resources page

23 Nov 2022
The book improving First Nations' history in schools across the country

The book improving First Nations' history in schools across the country

26 Oct 2022
Join the ‘23 Summer Story and Activity Challenge

Join the ‘23 Summer Story and Activity Challenge

25 Oct 2022
Promo resources & inspiration for public library staff

Promo resources & inspiration for public library staff

25 Oct 2022
Librarian Storyteller of the Year submissions now open!

Librarian Storyteller of the Year submissions now open!

30 Sep 2022
Adventures of the Mind by Charlotte Lance

Adventures of the Mind by Charlotte Lance

29 Sep 2022
Explore our brand-new Resources page

Explore our brand-new Resources page

29 Sep 2022
Stories to celebrate World Teachers’ Day

Stories to celebrate World Teachers’ Day

27 Sep 2022
Stories about mental health & wellbeing

Stories about mental health & wellbeing

27 Sep 2022
Confidence and Creative Reinvigoration by Melissa Keil

Confidence and Creative Reinvigoration by Melissa Keil

01 Sep 2022
Librarian Storyteller of the Year returns in 2022!

Librarian Storyteller of the Year returns in 2022!

31 Aug 2022
New Resources section - coming soon!


New Resources section - coming soon!


31 Aug 2022
Join our Reading Challenge - We Love Libraries!


Join our Reading Challenge - We Love Libraries!


31 Aug 2022
Sharing First Nations’ stories confidently in the classroom with Jasmine Seymour - event findings & resources for your school

Sharing First Nations’ stories confidently in the classroom with Jasmine Seymour - event findings & resources for your school

11 Aug 2022
CBCA Book Week activities & resources are here

CBCA Book Week activities & resources are here

28 Jul 2022
Join Story Box Library’s CBCA Book Week Reading Challenge

Join Story Box Library’s CBCA Book Week Reading Challenge

21 Jul 2022
Watch our online event with Jasmine Seymour

Watch our online event with Jasmine Seymour

20 Jul 2022
Stories & activities for National Science Week

Stories & activities for National Science Week

19 Jul 2022
Unit of Work: Natural Disasters for Y5

Unit of Work: Natural Disasters for Y5

19 Jul 2022
Connecting young readers at Brimbank Libraries

Connecting young readers at Brimbank Libraries

19 Jul 2022
CBCA Book Week promotional assets for your community

CBCA Book Week promotional assets for your community

06 Jul 2022
Discover CBCA Book Week 2022 stories

Discover CBCA Book Week 2022 stories

16 Jun 2022
Coming soon: CBCA Book Week 2022 activities

Coming soon: CBCA Book Week 2022 activities

16 Jun 2022
Innovating storytime at City of Sydney Library

Innovating storytime at City of Sydney Library

16 Jun 2022
Unit of Work: Families for F-2 students

Unit of Work: Families for F-2 students

15 Jun 2022
New date: Sharing First Nations’ stories confidently in the classroom with Jasmine Seymour

New date: Sharing First Nations’ stories confidently in the classroom with Jasmine Seymour

15 Jun 2022
New Auslan story releases

New Auslan story releases

15 Jun 2022
Message from the team at CBCA National Conference 2022

Message from the team at CBCA National Conference 2022

15 Jun 2022
New educator resources to teach with confidence

New educator resources to teach with confidence

22 May 2022
Refugee Week stories for inclusion and understanding

Refugee Week stories for inclusion and understanding

20 May 2022
Winter warmer stories for your library community

Winter warmer stories for your library community

20 May 2022
Help & FAQs on the new login process for library patrons

Help & FAQs on the new login process for library patrons

27 Apr 2022
National Reconciliation Week stories celebrating First Nations peoples

National Reconciliation Week stories celebrating First Nations peoples

26 Apr 2022
Join our Reading Challenge - NAIDOC Week stories

Join our Reading Challenge - NAIDOC Week stories

26 Apr 2022
Connecting the library community with digital stories

Connecting the library community with digital stories

25 Apr 2022
Community and literacy development at City of Ryde libraries

Community and literacy development at City of Ryde libraries

29 Mar 2022
Anzac Day stories

Anzac Day stories

29 Mar 2022
Stories for National Families Week 15-21 May

Stories for National Families Week 15-21 May

29 Mar 2022
Understanding climate change and natural disasters

Understanding climate change and natural disasters

29 Mar 2022
Units of Work - Emotions and Wellbeing

Units of Work - Emotions and Wellbeing

17 Mar 2022
The StoryBox app is here!

The StoryBox app is here!

14 Mar 2022
Meet Gabrielle Wang, Australian Children's Laureate 2022-23

Meet Gabrielle Wang, Australian Children's Laureate 2022-23

08 Mar 2022
Story Response Templates for educators

Story Response Templates for educators

04 Mar 2022
Interview with Kelly Makepeace, Central Northern Library

Interview with Kelly Makepeace, Central Northern Library

01 Mar 2022
Stories to celebrate International Women's Day

Stories to celebrate International Women's Day

27 Feb 2022
Sustainability stories for Earth Hour 2022

Sustainability stories for Earth Hour 2022

27 Feb 2022
Watch our online event for Public Libraries ‘Ask the experts: Increasing library engagement in a digital age’

Watch our online event for Public Libraries ‘Ask the experts: Increasing library engagement in a digital age’

23 Feb 2022
Holiday Reading Challenge - Anzac stories

Holiday Reading Challenge - Anzac stories

09 Feb 2022
Explore bedtime stories ‘Sleep with Kip’

Explore bedtime stories ‘Sleep with Kip’

24 Jan 2022
Stories and activities about friendship

Stories and activities about friendship

24 Jan 2022
Celebrating Library Lovers Day

Celebrating Library Lovers Day

24 Jan 2022
Educational resource updates and improvements

Educational resource updates and improvements

24 Jan 2022
Online event for Public Libraries: Ask the experts: Increasing library engagement in a digital age

Online event for Public Libraries: Ask the experts: Increasing library engagement in a digital age

23 Jan 2022
Bedtime stories & interview with consultant paediatrician Prof. Harriet Hiscock

Bedtime stories & interview with consultant paediatrician Prof. Harriet Hiscock

03 Jan 2022
Back to school! Stories for the new school year

Back to school! Stories for the new school year

03 Jan 2022
Cat Rabbit, How to Make Friends & The Soft Library

Cat Rabbit, How to Make Friends & The Soft Library

02 Jan 2022
New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates

New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates

26 Nov 2021
Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

24 Nov 2021
End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!

End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!

24 Nov 2021
Improving library patron experience with important new features

Improving library patron experience with important new features

23 Nov 2021
'Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids' event findings & resources

'Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids' event findings & resources

16 Nov 2021
Introducing Units of Work - STEM

Introducing Units of Work - STEM

28 Oct 2021
Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

26 Oct 2021
Part two: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

Part two: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

24 Oct 2021
Using multimedia stories to spark curiosity, conversations and creativity in early childhood education

Using multimedia stories to spark curiosity, conversations and creativity in early childhood education

22 Oct 2021
Summer Story & Activity Challenge

Summer Story & Activity Challenge

21 Oct 2021
Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education

Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education

18 Oct 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month stories

Mental Health Awareness Month stories

28 Sep 2021
Part one: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

Part one: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

28 Sep 2021
Activity Time ideas for the outdoors

Activity Time ideas for the outdoors

28 Sep 2021
Stories for International School Library Day

Stories for International School Library Day

27 Sep 2021
Spooky stories to share for Halloween

Spooky stories to share for Halloween

27 Sep 2021
#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

26 Sep 2021
Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

26 Aug 2021
New date: Whose story gets to be shared? Creating a diverse library.

New date: Whose story gets to be shared? Creating a diverse library.

26 Aug 2021
Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day & Global Literacy Day

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day & Global Literacy Day

26 Aug 2021
Discover our online PD events for educators

Discover our online PD events for educators

25 Aug 2021
Step-by-step guide to using Story Box Library, for public libraries

Step-by-step guide to using Story Box Library, for public libraries

25 Aug 2021
Mount Gambier Library's online book club for kids

Mount Gambier Library's online book club for kids

24 Aug 2021
Graphic Organisers & Thinking Tools for educators

Graphic Organisers & Thinking Tools for educators

13 Aug 2021
Stories for Keep Australia Beautiful Week (22-28 August)

Stories for Keep Australia Beautiful Week (22-28 August)

23 Jul 2021
CBCA Book Week activities and stories

CBCA Book Week activities and stories

23 Jul 2021
New Auslan stories and making children’s books accessible

New Auslan stories and making children’s books accessible

23 Jul 2021
National Science Week stories (14-21 August)

National Science Week stories (14-21 August)

23 Jul 2021
New promotional resources available for libraries

New promotional resources available for libraries

22 Jul 2021
Five ways libraries can use Story Box Library even during restrictions

Five ways libraries can use Story Box Library even during restrictions

22 Jul 2021
Stories and activities to get the new school year off to a flying start

Stories and activities to get the new school year off to a flying start

15 Jul 2021
Q&A with Frankie Jaiyeola, Librarian Storyteller of the Year Winner 2020

Q&A with Frankie Jaiyeola, Librarian Storyteller of the Year Winner 2020

21 Jun 2021
Activities for CBCA Book Week 2021 - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds

Activities for CBCA Book Week 2021 - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds

20 Jun 2021
Meet Amelia Otto, Education Resource Developer

Meet Amelia Otto, Education Resource Developer

20 Jun 2021
Meet Lauren, librarian and diverse children’s literature advocate

Meet Lauren, librarian and diverse children’s literature advocate

20 Jun 2021
Meet Evie Andrews, school librarian

Meet Evie Andrews, school librarian

18 Jun 2021
NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

16 Jun 2021
Stories for Refugee Week

Stories for Refugee Week

08 Jun 2021
Single Sign On (SSO) now available for schools

Single Sign On (SSO) now available for schools

04 Jun 2021
Get excited for CBCA Book Week 2021!

Get excited for CBCA Book Week 2021!

26 May 2021
Meet Karys McEwen, school librarian & President of CBCA Victoria

Meet Karys McEwen, school librarian & President of CBCA Victoria

26 May 2021
Upcoming Auslan story releases

Upcoming Auslan story releases

25 May 2021
Meet educator and CBCA Vic member, Christine Oughtred

Meet educator and CBCA Vic member, Christine Oughtred

25 May 2021
How libraries can promote engagement with Story Box Library

How libraries can promote engagement with Story Box Library

24 May 2021
First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week

First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week

29 Apr 2021
School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day

School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day

29 Apr 2021
Exploring curious creature stories in May

Exploring curious creature stories in May

28 Apr 2021
Edna's stories about resilience and overcoming challenges

Edna's stories about resilience and overcoming challenges

27 Apr 2021
Mother's Day stories and activities!

Mother's Day stories and activities!

27 Apr 2021
Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library

Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library

27 Apr 2021
Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

14 Apr 2021
Stories for Anzac Day 2021

Stories for Anzac Day 2021

01 Apr 2021
Stories for Earth Day 2021

Stories for Earth Day 2021

24 Mar 2021
Q&A with Amy Leahy, Principal at Mother Theresa PS

Q&A with Amy Leahy, Principal at Mother Theresa PS

22 Mar 2021
Five Reasons why Libraries use Story Box Library

Five Reasons why Libraries use Story Box Library

21 Mar 2021
Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

21 Mar 2021
Part two: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

Part two: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

19 Mar 2021
Enhance your school’s learning experience with digital storytime

Enhance your school’s learning experience with digital storytime

18 Mar 2021
Stories and activity ideas for the Autumn school holidays

Stories and activity ideas for the Autumn school holidays

16 Mar 2021
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stories

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stories

01 Mar 2021
March PD: 12 Steps to Engage your Readers using Story Box Library

March PD: 12 Steps to Engage your Readers using Story Box Library

19 Feb 2021
Improving representation in children's literature

Improving representation in children's literature

19 Feb 2021
Stories and Activities for Harmony Week

Stories and Activities for Harmony Week

19 Feb 2021
Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

18 Feb 2021
Part one: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

Part one: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

18 Feb 2021
Nurturing an international mindset through stories

Nurturing an international mindset through stories

18 Feb 2021
Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

18 Feb 2021
How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

18 Feb 2021
Top Five Resources for Being Internet-Safe

Top Five Resources for Being Internet-Safe

02 Feb 2021
Love Your Library: 15 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Libraries

Love Your Library: 15 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Libraries

28 Jan 2021
Ursula Says, “Join Your Library and Read For Your Life!"

Ursula Says, “Join Your Library and Read For Your Life!"

28 Jan 2021
Seven Ways Librarians have Fun at the Library

Seven Ways Librarians have Fun at the Library

28 Jan 2021
Three Library Cataloguing Resources You Need

Three Library Cataloguing Resources You Need

28 Jan 2021
Exploring anxiety and resilience through storytelling

Exploring anxiety and resilience through storytelling

28 Jan 2021
The books we’re sharing with loved ones

The books we’re sharing with loved ones

18 Dec 2020
Innovation in times of restriction

Innovation in times of restriction

18 Dec 2020
Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

18 Dec 2020
Story Box Library Features and Benefits for Libraries and their Patrons

Story Box Library Features and Benefits for Libraries and their Patrons

18 Dec 2020
SBL Summer Holiday Story & Activity Challenge

SBL Summer Holiday Story & Activity Challenge

09 Dec 2020
Announcing the Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award WINNERS

Announcing the Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award WINNERS

27 Nov 2020
Libraries as the beating heart of community

Libraries as the beating heart of community

24 Nov 2020
Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

24 Nov 2020
NEW Time Saving Features!

NEW Time Saving Features!

23 Nov 2020
Online PD Session - Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Online PD Session - Getting to Know the SBL Basics

31 Oct 2020
Reading online for kids: how can we protect Australian publishers and creators?

Reading online for kids: how can we protect Australian publishers and creators?

28 Oct 2020
Spooky Stories for Brave Kids

Spooky Stories for Brave Kids

21 Oct 2020
Celebrating difference: supporting kids to see in new ways

Celebrating difference: supporting kids to see in new ways

07 Oct 2020
Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

02 Oct 2020
Grown-up reads of imagined worlds

Grown-up reads of imagined worlds

02 Oct 2020
Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

27 Aug 2020
Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

25 Aug 2020
Meet Boris

Meet Boris

24 Aug 2020
Meet Ernie

Meet Ernie

24 Aug 2020
Meet Edna

Meet Edna

24 Aug 2020
Meet Madge

Meet Madge

24 Aug 2020
Stories to celebrate Science Week

Stories to celebrate Science Week

12 Aug 2020
Stories keep languages and histories alive: why we’ve chosen to celebrate Jasmine Seymour’s Baby Business in our library

Stories keep languages and histories alive: why we’ve chosen to celebrate Jasmine Seymour’s Baby Business in our library

11 Aug 2020
Grown-up books about connection and companionship

Grown-up books about connection and companionship

29 Jul 2020
Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

24 Jul 2020
Grown-up books to expand our understanding of Black Lives Matter

Grown-up books to expand our understanding of Black Lives Matter

25 Jun 2020
Curious and Wild CBCA Book Week Planning from Story Box Library

Curious and Wild CBCA Book Week Planning from Story Box Library

18 Jun 2020
It's time for nature: celebrate World Environment Day through Story

It's time for nature: celebrate World Environment Day through Story

02 Jun 2020
Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

28 May 2020
A Q&A with Lucinda Gifford, creator of Whitney and Britney!

A Q&A with Lucinda Gifford, creator of Whitney and Britney!

21 May 2020
Maintaining Community Connection for NSS 2020

Maintaining Community Connection for NSS 2020

08 May 2020
Planning Support for School Resource Selection

Planning Support for School Resource Selection

21 Apr 2020
Love our stories? Go beyond the story with Activity Time

Love our stories? Go beyond the story with Activity Time

31 Mar 2020
5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

19 Mar 2020
Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

17 Mar 2020
Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

16 Mar 2020
10 FUN THINGS TO DO AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

10 FUN THINGS TO DO AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

17 Feb 2020
What's to come in 2020

What's to come in 2020

31 Jan 2020
5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

30 Jan 2020
Stories: they help us understand the world

Stories: they help us understand the world

09 Jan 2020
Our top ten literacy tips for the Summer holidays!

Our top ten literacy tips for the Summer holidays!

25 Nov 2019
A school forging its own path

A school forging its own path

12 Nov 2019
Working towards a thriving industry in a scary time

Working towards a thriving industry in a scary time

21 Sep 2019
Reading aloud is the most important things you can do, for kids of all ages

Reading aloud is the most important things you can do, for kids of all ages

12 Sep 2019
Get to know Noni Hazlehurst

Get to know Noni Hazlehurst

06 Sep 2019
Meet Belle Alderman, Director of the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature

Meet Belle Alderman, Director of the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature

23 Aug 2019
A reflection on Story

A reflection on Story

22 Aug 2019
Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

19 Aug 2019
Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

09 Aug 2019
Our thoughts on Lauren Dubois' book, You Will (Probably) Survive

Our thoughts on Lauren Dubois' book, You Will (Probably) Survive

31 Jul 2019
A stand against consumerism (in a fun way)

A stand against consumerism (in a fun way)

30 Jul 2019
Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

25 Jul 2019
Classroom Life is better with Story Box Library!

Classroom Life is better with Story Box Library!

22 Jul 2019
Fantastic Worlds: Why we love the latest exhibition at the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick

Fantastic Worlds: Why we love the latest exhibition at the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick

10 Jul 2019
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

10 Jul 2019
Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

18 Jun 2019
When screen time becomes story time

When screen time becomes story time

11 Jun 2019
Fundraise for literacy resources at your school!

Fundraise for literacy resources at your school!

06 Jun 2019
Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

29 May 2019
Meet Richard Fairgray

Meet Richard Fairgray

17 May 2019
Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

07 May 2019
#NSS2019, Story Box Library and Public Libraries: A Perfect Fit

#NSS2019, Story Box Library and Public Libraries: A Perfect Fit

02 May 2019
Meet the Kids from If I Was Prime Minister

Meet the Kids from If I Was Prime Minister

26 Apr 2019
Megan Daley on the Importance of Anzac Day

Megan Daley on the Importance of Anzac Day

23 Apr 2019
Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

16 Apr 2019
Are you ready for #NSS2019?

Are you ready for #NSS2019?

02 Apr 2019
Modern Australian Fairytales

Modern Australian Fairytales

25 Mar 2019
The Travel Bug guest post by Benjamin Gilmour

The Travel Bug guest post by Benjamin Gilmour

20 Mar 2019
Working for Story Box Library

Working for Story Box Library

15 Mar 2019
Filming #NSS2019

Filming #NSS2019

12 Mar 2019
Our new Story Box Library Website is live!

Our new Story Box Library Website is live!

08 Mar 2019
12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

07 Mar 2019
Amazing girls from around the world

Amazing girls from around the world

07 Mar 2019
Remembering Black Saturday

Remembering Black Saturday

30 Jan 2019
Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

28 Jan 2019
Story Box Library presents Indigenous Story Time

Story Box Library presents Indigenous Story Time

08 May 2018