When you sponsor a book in language for an Aboriginal child, not only are you helping that child to learn from something familiar to them. You are also empowering remote Aboriginal communities to share and preserve their unique culture, knowledge and identity for the next generation.
“Kids are seeing themselves reflected in these books. They want to pick them up and share them with their families.”Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote communities across Australia often have limited access to books. When they do, most stories describe a culture that is unfamiliar to them.
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) Book Supply is creating and translating books with the collective storytelling of First Nations authors, illustrators and Elders. All funds raised will go towards sending book packs that include First Language stories to 400 remote Communities across Australia.
This Festive Season, give an Aboriginal child a book that represents their culture and language.
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Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF)
Address: PO Box H328, Australia Square NSW 1215
Tel: (02) 9280 0644
Address: PO Box H328, Australia Square NSW 1215
Tel: (02) 9280 0644