Connecting Readers with Nature: Nature Book Week 2022

From the 5th of September, The Wildnerness Society’s annual Nature Book Week is on. Its focus is the importance of books in connecting readers to nature. Books can inspire the next generation to be custodians of nature through creative writing and captivating illustration; Nature Book Week is a celebration of some of Australia’s finest storytellers.

During Nature Book Week the winners of the 2022 Karajia and Environment Award for Children’s Literature will be announced at a special awards ceremony on September 8.  This prestigious award has been running for 26 years. You can find all thirteen shortlisted books here.

There are plenty of free events and talks from guests all over Australia, including our very own Better Reading Kids Facebook Live Event. On 6 September at 8pm AEST, join children’s author Adrian Beck LIVE in conversation with shortlisted author Samone Amba, and Nat Amoore, judge of the 2022 Karajia and Environment Awards for Children’s Literature. RSVP here on the Better Reading Kids Facebook Page to join in on the fun.

As part of Nature Book Week, The Wilderness Society is also working with Indigenous communities and schools, including the Nawarddeken Academy in Arnhem land, to give the fantastic nature books received for consideration a good home.

“The Nawarddeken Academy is thrilled to be receiving a donation of books from The Wilderness Society. Being located on an Indigenous ranger base in west Arnhem Land, we have limited access to quality printed texts that embrace the natural environment” says Olga Scholes, Nawarddeken Academy Executive Officer.

So join us and The Wilderness Society for a week of inspired storytelling from Australia’s finest writers and illustrators, helping us to celebrate the talented people who continue to promote a love of nature in children.