Boys, Blokes, Books & Bytes Program

Boys, Blokes, Books & Bytes is a new program designed to make reading enjoyable and meaningful for adolescent boys. Developed by the State Library's Centre for Youth Literature in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, this program brings together teenage boys, schools, families and the community within their public library to share stories and engage in reading.

Boys, blokes, Books and Bytes is based on a successful pilot program run by the Centre for Youth Literature in Melton and Drouin during 2006 and 2007.

Free toolkit for schools

As part of the new program, every Victorian school with middle years boys will receive a free toolkit containing information and resources to help teachers develop their own Boys, Blokes, Books and Bytes programs in partnership with public libraries.

Download the toolkit >

Professional Development

Free professional development sessions will be held throughout the Victoria from October to November 2008 to for schools and public libraries.

Find out where and when the free sessions are being held >

Further information

For more information and inquiries about the program contact Erin Ritchie at the Centre for Youth Literature on 03 8664 7281 or eritchie@slv.vic.gov.au.