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Sporty stories for Matildas mania!

Sporty stories for Matildas mania!

06 Sep 2023

With families and children across the country being swept up in the excitement of Australian football team The Matildas’ blitz in the recent Women’s World Cup, we’re sharing sporty stories for kids of all ages, from cricket, to swimming, AFL football and more!
Explore new Auslan story releases

Explore new Auslan story releases

30 Aug 2023

All children deserve access to high-quality literature and a variety of opportunities to connect with storytelling and learning. Improving accessibility and expanding our digital library offering, Story Box Library has recently added new titles to our Auslan Story Time series.

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We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu

We’re part of the Victorian School Readiness Funding menu
What if… your student’s story was read on Story Box Library!

What if… your student’s story was read on Story Box Library!
Sporty stories for Matildas mania!

Sporty stories for Matildas mania!
Mental health and wellbeing stories

Mental health and wellbeing stories
Discover educator resources on mental health in October

Discover educator resources on mental health in October
Watch the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in the Early Years

Watch the event: Resilience and Emotional Literacy in the Early Years
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
Story Box Library x Westfield for NAIDOC Week 2023

Story Box Library x Westfield for NAIDOC Week 2023

26 Jul 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
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
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
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
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
Understanding climate change and natural disasters

Understanding climate change and natural disasters

29 Mar 2022
Anzac Day stories

Anzac Day stories

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

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

08 Mar 2022
Explore bedtime stories ‘Sleep with Kip’

Explore bedtime stories ‘Sleep with Kip’

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

Bedtime stories & interview with consultant paediatrician Prof. Harriet Hiscock

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

Cat Rabbit, How to Make Friends & The Soft Library

02 Jan 2022
Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

24 Nov 2021
Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

26 Oct 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month stories

Mental Health Awareness Month stories

28 Sep 2021
Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

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

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

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

New Auslan stories and making children’s books accessible

23 Jul 2021
NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

16 Jun 2021
Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

18 Feb 2021
Nurturing an international mindset through stories

Nurturing an international mindset through stories

18 Feb 2021
Ursula Says, “Join Your Library and Read For Your Life!"

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

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
Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

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

Announcing the Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award WINNERS

27 Nov 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
Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

02 Oct 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
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
Stories: they help us understand the world

Stories: they help us understand the world

09 Jan 2020
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
A reflection on Story

A reflection on Story

22 Aug 2019
Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

25 Jul 2019
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

10 Jul 2019
Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

07 May 2019