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25.01.2022 MS Readathon Ambassador Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Childrens Laureate. Ursula is an Australian writer for children. She lives in Sydney. She decided she wanted to be a writer when she was six years old! She has now written over 60 books for children of all ages, novels, picture books, mysteries, puzzle books, poetry and non-fiction, and she has won many prizes, both in Australia and internationally. ... You can find out more about the power of a story and what the Australian Childrens Laureate is at https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/

25.01.2022 WE HAVE A WINNER! India is the winner of our creative writing competition. Her story will feature in the 2021 MS Readathon. As a sneak peak , we can reveal the name of her story... The Curious Case of the Book Thief ... She has also won a 6 month subscription to Puzzle Post India has done an amazing job in her first MS Readathon this year, raising an incredible $1,283. We cant wait to hear her story next year

25.01.2022 Competition time! My name is Dean the Dinosaur, and this is my first ever MS Readathon, which is a bit funny becausewellIm just a bit older than everyone else here! (Only by a few thousand years or so) Last year, my best pal Xavier decided that there needed to be a prehistoric hero in the MS Readathon, so he drew me up and submitted me to the MS Readathon team. Now its your turn! Design another awesome Avatar for my group of buddies next year! The only condition is tha...t you have to have raised $25 during the MS Readathon to enter. Submit your entries here 5pm Monday 14 September: https://www.msreadathon.org.au/XRKJNA The winning Avatar will become the NEW MS Readathon character next year!

24.01.2022 BOOKIE MONSTER SAYS HURRY! This is only available today to the first 50 readers! The first 50 kids to get $20 or more in MS Readathon donations today will receive a $20 voucher to spend online at Quizzic Alley. Seriously, its that easy. Check out the details here: https://www.quizzicalley.com/store/

24.01.2022 Its tonight! The legendary MS Readathon Harry Potter Trivia Night hosted by Quizzic Alley! Join us live at 7pm AEST. Dress up in all your house colours! Check out the event for more details: www.facebook.com/events/29799877489903

24.01.2022 Quick, we dont have much time! The first 50 people to get $20 or more in MS Readathon donations from 10am (AEST) today will receive a $20 voucher to spend online at Quizzic Alley. From board games and puzzles, to wands and robes, Quizzic Alley has Australias biggest range of officially licensed Harry Potter merchandise!... https://www.quizzicalley.com/store/

23.01.2022 If you are a fan of the Treehouse series, you will have to tune into book club this week. Author of the Treehouse series Andy Griffiths reads us his favourite childhood book which he tells us also gave him much of his writing inspiration in later life. Join us for the Wacky world of Dr Seuss AEST: 7pm ACST: 6.30pm... AWST: 5pm See more

23.01.2022 "Thanks so much for doing the MS Readathon this year and helping kids like me and my brothers and sister! This is so good because it means that a lot of kids will be able to go on special Family Camps like I did last year. My mum has MS and that means shes really tired all the time. On the camp though she had so much fun, and she even went on the flying fox with my sister! Youre awesome!... Also, we can keep raising funds (and logging books) until 14 September. I think I can get another book in by then for sure :)" Zach, 9

22.01.2022 Do you have some space on the fridge? We hope so because youll want to put this certificate on display for all the world to see. Weve emailed certificates to everybody who fundraised for the 2020 MS Readathon! Check your email! This certificate is in recognition of all the awesome work you have done during the MS Readathon. THANK YOU!

21.01.2022 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S The winners of our major prize, the Big4 Family holiday are... Hunter and Carter, brothers who each had entries into the competition because they have done an awesome job with their reading and fundraising each raising over $230.... They asked their parents if they could take part in their first MS Readathon this year so they could raise money for people like their uncle who live with MS. This lucky family live in Victoria so we know that this holiday will be a great way to get back outdoors next year. Thank you again to everyone that fundraised this year we cant wait to do it all again in 2021. BIG4 Holiday Parks

21.01.2022 You're out of this world! Everyone who came together to make the super-duper MS Readathon team raised a total so far of $3,186,275! Wow! That is simply incredible, isnt it? And the total continues to go up day by day. You still have until Monday 14 September to get your funds in. All of this fundraising will go on to make such a difference in the lives of families affected by MS.

20.01.2022 Louise Park knows just how important it is to get kids reading. Getting lost in other worlds with wonderful characters that you never want to leave is one of lifes most magical things. To be able to help others while youre doing it takes reading to a sensational new level. I love the idea of bringing kids, reading and raising funds together to help people with multiple sclerosis. Its something very close to my heart. Having been tested for multiple sclerosis a few times... myself, and being an avid reader and writer, Im super keen to encourage kids to read and help raise funds. I feel very privileged to be an ambassador. www.louisepark.com.au @louiseparkbooks @allenandunwin

20.01.2022 We know that Matt Cosgroves Macca the Alpaca series is one of the most popular book series read during the MS Readathon. So we were so excited when he announced his new book is launching June 1 Are you as excited as we are?... Scholastic Australia Matt Cosgrove ##maccathealpaca MS Readathon

19.01.2022 Check out the MS Readathon Family Day at the Adelaide Zoo this month. Everyone loved getting to know each other, the bbq lunch and the Yoga and Mindfulness sessions. The kids blew us away with their creative t-shirt designs and build-a-bear names and the Wild Show run by the Zoo Keeper was the icing on the cake to a great day. MS Family Camps allow families who live with MS to have a special weekend away where kids can meet other kids who understand what their life is like,... and parents can relax. Every book youve read so far, and every donation you have received, helps fund these incredible camps, and many other extremely valuable services. Thank you! https://www.msreadathon.org.au/U7CHKR

19.01.2022 It's nearly the end of a truly epic month of adventures. Finish with a bang and you could win! Get a donation TODAY and you could WIN 1 of 4 vouchers for a 2-night cabin stay at any BIG4 Holiday Park across Australia! How great does that sound?! The more donations you receive, the more chances you have to win a 2-night cabin stay. Be quick as you only have until midnight tonight!... Go on, start spreading the word!

19.01.2022 Youre out of this world! Everyone who came together to make the super-duper MS Readathon team raised a total so far of $3,186,275! Wow! That is simply incredible, isnt it? And the total continues to go up day by day. You still have until Monday 14 September to get your funds in. All of this fundraising will go on to make such a difference in the lives of families affected by MS.

19.01.2022 What book changed YOUR world as a child?

19.01.2022 Meet Holly, participating in the MS Readathon helping to support people living with MS, like her mum Frances. I like the MS Readathon because I get to raise money to help people with MS, like my mum, and their families to know they are not alone. The MS Readathon is fun because I get to read lots of books and encourage my friends to join in for a good cause. Holly said.

19.01.2022 Thank you for your support Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner!

18.01.2022 "Like you, I sat and watched with joy as my kids did the MS Readathon this year. I was so proud when Finn (9) and Sophie (12) told me they wanted to do the MS Readathon. Theyve both grown up with a mum who has multiple sclerosis and they told me that they wanted to make a difference in the lives of other kids who have a parent with multiple sclerosis. After my diagnosis with MS 5 years ago, Ive tried to do everything I can for my kids but have often struggled because I si...mply dont have the energy. Without the range of MS Services on offer it would be even harder. Thank you!" Megan

15.01.2022 HURRAY! It's finally Children's Book Week! This year the theme is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds. We would love to see those awesome costumes, share your photos in the comments below.... Children's Book Council of Australia #bookweek2020 #neverstopreading #welovebooks

14.01.2022 We are excited to partner with BIG4 Holiday Parks who are offering a Major Prize for one lucky reader. Raise $150 and you could WIN a BIG4 Holiday Parks Package valued at $4,990, to be used at one of BIG4s awesome destinations across Australia! (When its safe to do so of course)! The package includes a $3,000 BIG4 voucher, a Woolworths Gift Card valued at $500, a Caltex Gift Card valued at $500 and a Visa Gift Card valued at $990 to cover travel expenses. ... Every $150 raised will get you another entry into the Major Prize Draw and another chance to WIN this family getaway. Good luck!

14.01.2022 We're happy-sad. Happy because of all the epic adventures and fundraising throughout August. But sad because it means that the MS Readathon is almost done for another year! But hold the phonetheres still a few days left for the donations to come in. And for those who go above and beyond and raise $500, theyll join our very special MS Readathon Superhero Club. Check out if you're in the Hall of Fame here: https://www.msreadathon.org.au/3201JZ

14.01.2022 Join us in celebrating the very talented Iris, who created 'Red the Unicorn' and was selected by our panel of judges as winner of our avatar competition! Well done, Iris. Thank you to everyone who entered our competition - there was so many fantastic entries and you should all be very proud!

13.01.2022 "Hi I'm Connor. last year I had so much fun doing the MS Readathon that I decided to sign up again. There's only a couple of days left but there's still time to fundraise. Last year, I did a jellybean guessing competition at my school. Everyone had to make a small donation if they wanted to guess how many jellybeans were in the jar and the winner got to keep that jar. I got so many donations from the guesses, some people even guessed twice (they must really like jellybeans!)."

13.01.2022 This week in the Epic Adventures Book Club we are lucky to be joined by Ursula Dobosarsky, who is the Australian Childrens Laureate for 2020-2021. Ursula will be reading us one of her own books. Ursula is a fantastic author and MS Readathon is very lucky to have her support.... Join us live at 7pm AEST. Check out the event for more details: www.facebook.com/events/2350227725271651

13.01.2022 THANK YOU! Look what we did. Together we read over 258,000 books and so far raised more than $3,100,000 Thank you. Readathon is over for another year but you can keep raising funds (and logging books) until 14 September.... We will email a printable certificate in the next few weeks to everyone who has fundraised to say THANK YOU!

12.01.2022 "Wow, can you believe it?! The MS Readathon is almost done for another year! It feels like it only started yesterday. I was super excited to do the MS Readathon this year, because I knew that it would help to send kids to special Family Camps like the one I went on last year. Having a mum with multiple sclerosis can be hard. Shes really tired sometimes. But thats ok because after going on the camp, I understand that she needs her rest."... Zach, 9 See more

12.01.2022 It's tonight! The legendary MS Readathon Harry Potter Trivia Night hosted by Quizzic Alley! Join us live at 7pm AEST. Dress up in all your house colours! Check out the event for more details: www.facebook.com/events/29799877489903

12.01.2022 1 week to go! Keep up the amazing work! One of the most beloved parts of the MS Readathon in recent years has been the Avatars. Cosmo the Cosmonaut, Joan of Books, Pearl the Mermaid, Sir Readsalot, Bookie Monster and Dean the Dinosaur. Sound familiar? These quirky characters are chosen by MS Readathon kids, and they get to customise them as they reach their fundraising milestones. ... Can you guess which Avatar has been the most popular this year? Let us know what you think in the comments below

12.01.2022 Reading is the most wonderful way to go on a truly epic adventure, isnt it? Wouldnt it be cool to have your chance to control the story? Well, you can! Your child can write their own story about one of the Avatars! And, by doing so, could win a 6-month subscription to Puzzle Post! And two runners up will get a 3-month subscription! AND, well even share their story with all the other kids in the MS Readathon next year. Check out all the details here: https://www.msrea...dathon.org.au/SK07NO We cant wait to read their story!

11.01.2022 Can you believe weve reached the halfway point of the MS Readathon? How many stars have your kids unlocked? Help them reach for the stars by sharing their page on your socials and ask friends and family to support their efforts!

11.01.2022 Tonight is Trivia Night Below is all the information you need to join the fun and magic. AEST: 7pm ACST: 6.30pm... AWST: 5pm (Will remain on our Facebook page if cant attend) Will be live on MS Readathon Facebook page @msreadathon Or join live via the Quizzic Alley YouTube channel @quizzicalley We will be online from 6.50pm. select GOING on our event and watch for the notification for the live feed Play the video and join in Answer the questions Comment and interact and show us your Harry Potter costumes. Head to the discussion in the event to get your blank answer sheet. MS Readathon Harry Potter Trivia Night, Hosted by Quizzic Alley

10.01.2022 There's still time before Mother's Day Check out author Matt Cosgrove's Mother's Day activities. We love his book dedicated to amazing mums. Matt Cosgrove... Scholastic Mothersday See more

10.01.2022 Drum roll please We would like to introduce you to your Avatars! Hi, I’m Cosmo the Cosmonaut! Let me tell you a secret - are you ready? You don't need a rocket to go to outer-space, a good book can transport you to another world! Are you read to explore the galaxy together?

10.01.2022 We wish all mothers a very happy day today. May you be pampered and have time to put your feet up with a warm cuppa and a good book!

10.01.2022 Do you have your costumes ready? We can't wait to see everyone dressing up in their favourite wizard attire.

09.01.2022 MS Readathon Ambassador Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Children's Laureate. Ursula is an Australian writer for children. She lives in Sydney. She decided she wanted to be a writer when she was six years old! She has now written over 60 books for children of all ages, novels, picture books, mysteries, puzzle books, poetry and non-fiction, and she has won many prizes, both in Australia and internationally. ... You can find out more about the power of a story and what the Australian Childrens Laureate is at https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/

09.01.2022 If you are a fan of the Treehouse series, you will have to tune into Epic Adventures Book Club this week. Author of the Treehouse series Andy Griffiths reads us his favourite childhood book which he tells us also gave him much of his writing inspiration in later life. Join us live on Tuesday at 7pm AEST. Check out the event for more details: www.facebook.com/events/293026811816823/

08.01.2022 Pick up a book and lets get reading! Zachs favourite book is Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Charlotte loves the Grumpy Unicorn Using emojis tell us in the comments below your childs favourite book!

08.01.2022 In week 4 of the Epic Adventures Book Club we are lucky to be joined by Ursula Dobosarsky, who is the current Australian Childrens Laureate for 2020-2021. She will be reading us one of her own books. Ask Hercules Quick Ursula is a fantastic author and MS Readathon is very lucky to have her support #ursuladubosarsky #australianchildrenslaureate #childrensreading

08.01.2022 Do you have some space on the fridge? We hope so because you’ll want to put this certificate on display for all the world to see. We've emailed certificates to everybody who fundraised for the 2020 MS Readathon! Check your email! This certificate is in recognition of all the awesome work you have done during the MS Readathon. THANK YOU!

08.01.2022 Its nearly the end of a truly epic month of adventures. Finish with a bang and you could win! Get a donation TODAY and you could WIN 1 of 4 vouchers for a 2-night cabin stay at any BIG4 Holiday Park across Australia! How great does that sound?! The more donations you receive, the more chances you have to win a 2-night cabin stay. Be quick as you only have until midnight tonight!... Go on, start spreading the word!

07.01.2022 Do you have your costumes ready? We cant wait to see everyone dressing up in their favourite wizard attire.

07.01.2022 In week 4 we are lucky to be joined by Ursula Dobosarsky, who is the current Australian Childrens Laureate for 2020-2021. She will be reading us one of her own books. Ask Hercules Quick Ursula is a fantastic author and MS Readathon is very lucky to have her support... #ursuladubosarsky #australianchildrenslaureate #childrensreading

05.01.2022 YOU ARE LEGENDARY! Youve raised $2,500,000! THANK YOU to everyone using the power of reading to change lives. Every book logged and every donation received makes a difference to the lives of families living with multiple sclerosis. Huzzah!

04.01.2022 Pick up a book and let's get reading! Zach's favourite book is Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Charlotte loves the Grumpy Unicorn Using emojis tell us in the comments below your child's favourite book!

03.01.2022 Were happy-sad. Happy because of all the epic adventures and fundraising throughout August. But sad because it means that the MS Readathon is almost done for another year! But hold the phonetheres still a few days left for the donations to come in. And for those who go above and beyond and raise $500, theyll join our very special MS Readathon Superhero Club. Check out if youre in the Hall of Fame here: https://www.msreadathon.org.au/3201JZ

03.01.2022 Meet fellow MS Readathon participant Karla, she is 5 and taking part in her first Readathon. Karla is taking part to help raise funds for people living with MS like her mum Maddy. Maddy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999 at just 10 years old and is so proud that her daughter has already raised over $1,200 so that families like hers can attend Family Camps. Karla and Maddy look forward to going on a family camp soon, but in the meantime we are supporting them by ...providing vital care services. https://www.msreadathon.org.au/fundraisers/KarlaAnand #readforacause #childrensreading #multiplesclerosis #kidshelpingkids #fundraising

02.01.2022 YOU ARE LEGENDARY! You've raised $2,500,000! THANK YOU to everyone using the power of reading to change lives. Every book logged and every donation received makes a difference to the lives of families living with multiple sclerosis. Huzzah!

02.01.2022 This week in the Epic Adventures Book Club we are lucky to be joined by Ursula Dobosarsky, who is the Australian Childrens Laureate for 2020-2021. Ursula will be reading us one of her own books. Ursula is a fantastic author and MS Readathon is very lucky to have her support.... Join us live at 7pm AEST. Check out our Events tab on Facebook for more details.

02.01.2022 Will you take a few moments to fill out our (anonymous) survey so that we can continue to make the MS Readathon the best it can be? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTTM8GF We love hearing the feedback from participants every year, it means that we can continue to make the MS Readathon more engaging for everyone. And, that is really important to us because the more people who take part in the MS Readathon, the more books that are read, and the more money that can be raised to fund vital services like MS Family Camps.

02.01.2022 Can you raise $24 in 48 hours? If you do, youll go into the running to WIN 1 of 5 Treehouse series book packs by Andy Griffiths! Youve been blitzing the reading and fundraising, use this challenge to help give that final push! Send an SMS or an email today. There are only 5 days left in this years MS Readathon, and this is our final challenge.

01.01.2022 Perk up your ears! Check out this super science podcast by Wonder Kids Scitech WA where they answer curious questions asked by kids! https://www.facebook.com/ScitechWA/posts/10158611334139655

01.01.2022 "Hi Im Connor. last year I had so much fun doing the MS Readathon that I decided to sign up again. Theres only a couple of days left but theres still time to fundraise. Last year, I did a jellybean guessing competition at my school. Everyone had to make a small donation if they wanted to guess how many jellybeans were in the jar and the winner got to keep that jar. I got so many donations from the guesses, some people even guessed twice (they must really like jellybeans!)."