For 30 years, Scholastic’s National Family Reading Month (NFRM) has been bringing families together through the joy of books. We know that when children read regularly with their families and role models, they gain skills, confidence and a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
This May, let’s make reading a daily habit, a family tradition and a gift that lasts forever.
Reading together strengthens bonds and creates cherished memories.
Just 10 minutes a day can spark imagination and build lifelong learning skills.
In a world full of distractions, reading is a powerful way to pause, connect, and inspire.
We challenge families everywhere to:
Read together for 10 minutes every day in May.
Share stories, discover new books, and make reading a part of everyday life.
Be part of a national movement creating lifelong readers.
This year’s Challenge will be more inspirational than ever before with our team of supporters:
Mr Luke, returning as Ambassador for 2026, will be joined once again by Illustrator Chris Kennett, together with powerhouse couple Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores, Creators of the hilarious Worst Week Ever series, making the NFRM Dream Team!
NFRM will launch on FRIDAY, 1ST OF MAY 2025, AT 11 AM AEST AND 1 PM NZST, where it will be livestreamed all across Australia and New Zealand via Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Luke will read his book, Mr Luke’s Magic Library, Dinosaur Trails, together with illustrator Chris Kennett, followed by a reading from Matt and Eva from their latest release, Worst Heroes Ever! and kick off the 31-Day Challenge, as we READ EVERY DAY! READ MORE IN MAY!
