Helping Kids Fall in Love with Reading – A Conversation with Sally Rippin

How do you get kids to love reading in a world of screens and short attention spans?

In this warm and practical conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with one of Australia’s most beloved authors — and current Children’s Laureate — Sally Rippin. Together they explore why connection matters more than comprehension, how to support struggling readers, and the simple, joyful ways families can bring books back to life at home.

You’ll hear:

• Why “all kids can be readers” (even reluctant ones)
• How neuroscience is changing the way we teach reading
• The role of modelling and family rituals in raising readers
• Why choice and curiosity keep kids engaged
• The surprising power of reading together — at any age

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
“There’s no better way to help kids fall in love with reading than for them to fall in love with you while you read together.” – Dr Justin Coulson

RESOURCES

• Sally Rippin, Australian Children’s Laureate
• Sally’s books: School of Monsters, Billy B. Brown, and more
• Interview with Sally: A Rippin Good Read
• Happy Families

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