To encourage more Australians to dive into a book, the federal government supports the National Year of Reading. There will be events in libraries, bookshops and community venues, working to raise reading levels across Australia. I was pleased today to attend the official launch by the Prime Minister, at the National Library.

With ACT Reading Ambassador Marion Halligan & Centenary of Canberra Creative Director Robyn Archer

With my friend and colleague (& National Reading Ambassador) Dick Adams MP

Also, for dads with 3-5 year-old kids, Dickson Library are holding a reading event this Saturday. Details here.