Primary teacher, published author, and passionate advocate for children’s literacy, I’m dedicated to helping young readers discover the magic of words. My work is driven by a belief that stories build curiosity and lifelong learners.
I have collected over 700 books that are set to be distributed within my community. These books will be shared through local community libraries & initiatives, as well as provided directly to individuals and families in need. This initiative will aim to improve access to reading materials, foster a love of reading, and ensure that more people, especially children, have the opportunity to engage with books regardless of their circumstances. If you would like to donate books, contact me here.
I volunteer my time in the community to host story-time sessions, creating welcoming and engaging spaces where children can connect with books and develop a love of reading. Through these sessions, I support families and educators by modelling simple, effective ways to make reading interactive and enjoyable. My work aims to strengthen literacy within communities by improving access to books, encouraging meaningful conversations around stories, and helping children build confidence as readers.
I send fortnightly practical strategies that support over 1100 families to engage their child in reading at home.
I offer complimentary workshops to parents to support them in engaging their child with reading at home.
Feedback from parents showed a 100% positive response, with all participants reporting the workshop was useful and that they will apply the strategies at home.
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I am an ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation and will be mentoring the Youth Ambassador Program in 2026. In this role, I will support and guide young people as they develop their understanding of global literacy challenges and take action within their own communities. I have also contributed to the development of the program and outreach to get more youth involved in the wonderful initiative.
While it is an option to purchase resources I create to support teachers and parents, they are complimentary on this website to ensure that everyone can access them.
I support the charities I work with financially as well as provide gifts to schools and events. If you would be interested in a donation from me, please contact me here. I have also donated my children's book to be available on the Sun Books Global Library- with translations available to grant more children access to literature.
I offer my time to contribute guest articles to education platforms, sharing practical, accessible strategies that support teachers and parents in engaging children in reading. Through these contributions, I aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice, providing simple, effective ideas that can be easily implemented in classrooms and homes. My writing focuses on building a positive reading culture, encouraging meaningful conversations around books, and helping children develop confidence and a genuine love of literacy.
I have developed and led engaging literacy initiatives within my school, including the Reading In The Garden program, which encourages children to connect reading with play, nature, and the world around them. I have also facilitated Young Authors programs in which I support students to write their own stories to enter competitions and get published. This program supports student authors build confidence, creativity, and a love of literacy.
Discover my latest strategies to inspire children's love for reading.
Reading is one of the most powerful tools a child can have. It strengthens their imagination, builds language and communication skills, and opens doors to new worlds, ideas, and possibilities. Through reading, children learn to think critically, understand different perspectives, and develop empathy. Reading supports rich verbal interaction with adults that is proven to be critical for a child's success at school, (Fernald & Weisleder, 2015). It also supports success in every academic subject, with students who reading for fun daily showing higher scores in reading tests than those who do not, (Sullivan et al., 2007), giving them the confidence to explore and grow. Most importantly, reading nurtures curiosity; a spark that can inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Children who struggle to read are at risk of becoming adults with poor literacy, and adults with low literacy skills are more than twice as likely to be unemployed compared with those with stronger literacy skills (OECD, 2016). According to UNESCO, (n.d.), high literacy rates in early childhood not only link to better outcomes in education, but also in health and employment.
According to the World Literacy Foundation (2016), illiteracy costs the global economy trillions of dollars each year, including lost earnings, increased dependence on social welfare and higher unemployment rates. Illiteracy limits individuals' opportunities, affecting both them and their families.
There are more than 739 million adults worldwide who cannot read or write, and around two-thirds of them are women (UNESCO, 2025).
Learn more about the facts of children's literacy in the key findings of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report.
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