What does reading mean to children? What encourages them to pick up a book? And how might reading influence their sense of hope, wellbeing and satisfaction with life?
These are some of the questions explored in Dymocks Children's Charities' latest Social Impact Study, drawing on the perspectives of Year 3 and Year 6 students to better understand the relationship between reading engagement, hope and life satisfaction.
We're excited to share the findings in our upcoming free webinar, Beyond Literacy: What Children Tell Us About Reading and Wellbeing.
Hear from the research team, Dymocks Children's Charities and participating schools as we explore what children have told us about reading, book ownership and wellbeing, and how these insights can help strengthen our Book Bank program and inform future research.
What You'll Discover
What reading really means to children
The connection between reading, wellbeing, and book ownership
Emerging trends among Year 3 and Year 6 students
How Dymocks Children’s Charities is using research to strengthen Book Bank and future literacy initiatives
This webinar is an opportunity to explore reading beyond literacy and better understand the role that access, ownership and choice can play in children’s reading experiences.
Whether you're an educator, researcher, supporter or simply interested in children's literacy and wellbeing, we'd love you to join the conversation.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free