Support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation at Our Great Book Swap!
We’re excited to once again host a Great Book Swap during Once Upon a Festival which will take place on 29th – 30th October, all in support of the incredible work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF).
The ILF is a national, Community led charity providing culturally relevant books and literacy resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities. They also help Communities create and publish their own stories in the languages that matter most to them.
How the Great Book Swap Works
Festival goers can choose a book they love from our swap tables and make a gold coin donation to the ILF. It’s a simple, joyful way to celebrate reading and support literacy in remote Communities.
How You Can Help
We’re calling on the Immanuel Community to help make this year’s Great Book Swap our best yet. You can help by:
- Making a Donation
Support the ILF directly via the QR Code shown or by visiting https://edu.greatbookswap.org.au/once-upon-a-festival - Donating Books
We’re collecting new and pre‑loved books suitable for children and young adults and are happy to accept donations:- During school days:
• Immanuel College Main Reception: 8:30am–4:00pm
• Immanuel College Library: 8:00am–4:30pm - School holidays Spring Clean?
Drop books at the Immanuel College Reception on weekdays between 10:00am–3:00pm.
- During school days:
Your generosity helps share the joy of reading and supports vital literacy programs in remote Communities. Thank you for being part of this wonderful initiative.
Learn more
Please watch the clip below about how The Great Book Swap works and how such initiatives enable the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to promote the benefits of reading locally and to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and languages while raising much-needed funds for remote communities.
