YIPEE! I’m now a volunteer Role Model for Books in Homes charitable organization, to inspire young readers. Today I handed out books at Loganlea High School Book Giving Assembly to promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading.
Books in Homes talk at Loganlea High School students & teachers
Books in Homes is an inspiring foundation, donating books to kids in low socio- economic circumstances and remote areas. I’m so proud to be a part of the team.
What does Books in Homes do?
- Involves whole-school-communities in creating a ‘value’ for reading.
- Supports schools to increase student attendance.
- Supports remote and low socio-economic schools by giving them equal access to books-of-choice as their more advantaged urban peers.
- Motivates families and students to view reading as an ‘everyday’ activity.
- Creates a legacy of books-of-choice in low socio-economic homes.
How has Reading Transformed my life?
This is part of my motivational speech I delivered …
‘My name’s Karen Tyrrell. I’m a Logan award winning children’s author and school teacher. I write books to empower kids to live STRONG. My hilarious book STOP the Bully teaches bully prevention skills and Jo-kin Battles the It teaches perseverance and to NEVER, ever give up.
Karen Tyrrell shares STOP the Bully and Jo-Kin Battles the It
‘I came from low socio-economic area in Sydney. My dad was a postie, my mum worked at home. I was bullied terribly in the playground. We had no books in our house. I learned if I worked hard at school, I could win book prizes as a reward. I turned to reading as a way to empower myself to live strong and to dream BIG.
‘Books will open up a whole new world of possibilities for you. You can learn how to overcome your challenges and have FUN at the same time.’
Loganlea High School prize winners for reading & leadership
REMEMBER: It’s cool to Read & Succeed.
Check out Karen Tyrrell profile on Books in Homes website … scroll down to T HERE
How can we Motivate our kids to Read?
How can Books transform kid’s dreams and goals?
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Books in homes are to be congratulated on this great initiative, to enable kids in modest income families to have greater access to books. Selecting role models is the icing on the cake, and the topping doesn’t get much richer or flavoursome than role model, Karen Tyrrell , who writes wonderful empowering children’s books. Well done to all of you
Hi Nik,
Thanks so much for your very warm support for Books in Homes and the very wonderful work they do.
I feel blessed to be part of their team… Karen Tyrrell 🙂
Wow! I love this. I also live in an area that is low socioeconomic. I would to be part of this.
Hi Megan,
Just found your comment.
You will really love giving back to the kids and to the school.
Cheers,
Karen 🙂
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