National Author Touring Program

Connecting Readers & Writers

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

Three elements:• Tour Australian Children’s and Young Adult authors• Tour the “Our Story” winners & adult authors• Award author visits to the winning schools& libraries as part

of the Are We There Yet? Competition

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

Aims:• Spread the NYoR message far & wide• Connect libraries, booksellers, schools, communities and

like-minded organisations around the country• Share the celebration!

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

Snapshot of the Program

• 14 ambassadors • 84 events • 68 participating libraries• 52 participating booksellers • 30+ participating remote regional communities • 29 participating schools • 4500+ attendees

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

Connectinglibraries,booksellers,schools &communitiesaround thecountry

Sharing thecelebration!

National Year of Reading 2012 - Touring Program

Connnecting like-minded organisations with shared goals

Connecting readers & writers

Connecting libraries,booksellers, schools &communities