Just Read: Gabrielle Mace and The Literacy Revolution

In this thought-provoking episode of UThink, we sit down with literacy powerhouse Gabrielle Mace, whose groundbreaking Just Read Project is transforming reading habits in schools and workplaces alike. Gabrielle shares her insights on why young people are reading less, how digital distractions are impacting literacy, and why reading is the key to confident communication, cognitive health, and lifelong learning.

We explore the science behind reading habits, the role of fiction in developing empathy, and how schools and businesses can embed reading into daily life for lasting impact. Whether you're a book lover or someone looking to reignite your passion for reading, this episode will challenge you to rethink the power of the written word.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of literacy—because reading is not just a skill, it’s a gift. 📚

To learn more about today's topic click on the following links: 

• Gabrielle Mace – https://proreadingsolutions.com 
• The time to Read - https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-117/the-time-to-read/
• Adult literacy and why it is important - https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Employment_Education_and_Training/Adultliteracy/Report
• Links to the three books we identified (Charlotte’s web,  Charlotte's Web by E B White - Penguin Books Australia   Oliver Twist  Search - Penguin Books Australia  and Boy Swallows Universe  Boy Swallows Universe :HarperCollins Australia)
• Reading Research-   Reframing Teen Reading Challenges – Moving Beyond the 'I Don’t Read' Mindset | LinkedIn
• Reading and the connection on wellbeing - Want to build Concentration & Empathy in Our Schools? | LinkedIn
• Literacy Poverty in a digital age -  (1) Literacy Poverty in the Digital Age | LinkedIn
• (1) The AI Revolution in Schools: Why Reading Still Matters More Than Ever | LinkedIn 
• The Grattan Report - https://grattan.edu.au/report/reading-guarantee/
• Lost for Words – SBS program - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/lost-for-words 
• Impactify - https://impactify.au  

This episode was produced by Simon Gilchrist - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongilchrist/ and sponsored by Vuvale - https://vuvale.com.au/

Music in this episode is licensed by Impactify Pty Ltd 2025 and composed and produced by Edward Andrew Schravemade [Schrav]. All rights reserved.