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The State Library has resources for people who wish to improve their reading and writing or are learning English or another language.
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Literacy development begins at birth – read, talk, sing, write and play together every day!
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The State Library is committed to supporting and enhancing literacy attainment for all Western Australians.
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Better Beginnings
Supporting parents in reading to children to build early literacy skills.