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‘The Reading List’ is a new, voluntary project by men to take up the challenge of reading one book a day with children for a month. A bag of books will be provided to the person who accepts the challenge.


When they complete it, their name will go on this site and they can then challenge other men they know to do the same.


This project has no spokesperson and no supporting logos - its power is shared equally amongst the men who challenge themselves and challenge others.

Our First Challenge


Recently the Reading List held its first challenge where four men of Alice Springs committed to reading a book a day for a month to a young child (or children).  This occasion marks the official launch of the project and puts in place the first group of men who will collectively own and drive the challenge.

But, we need more men of Alice Springs to get involved.

We need our men to challenge themselves and challenge others, and for our other family members and friends to spread the word and get more men involved.  Challenging each other can be easy, and we can show that there can be results in building the blocks of a lifelong education and the capabilities and choice that are the products of a strong education.  We don't need to constantly look at government or a grant provider or an official program for a solution - we can drive change ourselves.  

Men can challenge themselves by visiting the Alice Springs Public Library and asking for a bag of books for 'the Reading List'.  The library will get your details.   

Or, you can come to our next challenge which is on Thurs 15 December 2011 at the Public Library.  Turn up or email thereadinglist.central@gmail.com for more information.