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Lightning Talks

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Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Admiralty Gulf Room

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Lightning talks (15 mins each) Could We Be Doing Less for Literacy? How reading for pleasure translates to academic results - Brooke Donabie


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Mrs Brooke Donabie
Library Officer
Booragoon Primary School

Could We Be Doing Less for Literacy? How reading for pleasure translates to academic results

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Brooke is an experienced Library Officer, supporting teachers and delivering engaging weekly library sessions to over 400 students, fostering a lifelong love of reading from early childhood to pre-teens. Skilled in collection curation, storytelling, and community engagement, she has consistently driven increases in borrowing and library participation. Brooke earned the ALIA Top Student Award upon completing her Graduate Diploma in Library & Information Studies in 2021, and in 2025 received ALIA’s FA Sharr Award for her significant potential to impact WA's library sector. Testimonial: “She's very entertaining, funny and engaging. She makes everyone feel good and welcome.” - Stella, Y6
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