'Make reading part of your family's routine': Storyteller on raising young readers

At the heart of the latest exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is not just art, but the power of storytelling highlighting how reading and shared stories can help raise a new generation of young readers.

Melbourne-based storyteller Anna Manuel is featured in Swiss artist Olaf Breuning’s exhibition. Credit: SBS Filipino via Maridel Martinez

KEY POINTS

• Melbourne-based storyteller Anna Manuel is featured in Swiss artist Olaf Breuning’s exhibition, where she reads his book "My Nature Book" to children, bringing its playful environmental message to life through storytelling.
• Ms. Manuel emphasises the vital role of storytelling in nurturing a love for reading among children.
• She also encourages parents to make reading a regular part of family life whether through oral storytelling, bedtime books, or simply talking to their children.

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'Make reading part of your family's routine': Storyteller on raising young readers

SBS Filipino

12:35Filipino

Reading should be part of your family routine. It doesn’t always have to be structured, storytelling can happen anywhere. Aim for 80% physical books and 20% digital. There’s science behind it, physical books help with memory retention and comprehension. The act of flipping pages, engaging the senses- it all supports how our brains process information.

Anna Manuel- Storyteller

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