The Childrens Book Council of Australia has celebrated Book Week every year since 1945. From 21 27 August this year, children, parents, schools and libraries will celebrate books and Australian childrens authors and illustrators. Teachers, the following ACTF resources will help to foster a love of books and highlight the importance of reading and writing.

From 24 August 5 September, students across the country will be cheering on local athletes in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. For fictional Australian stories of children with disability achieving in sport, see the following two titles from the DisRupted series of short films.

Teachers, here is something for the young astrophiles in your class: new Space Nova episodes have launched on ABC Me and iview.

This years My Place Competition is underway, with children all over the country submitting creative writing pieces that explore the history of their own communities.

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian childrens television series. See whats on free-to-air and pay TV this week.