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Award winning author, Sally Rippin will visit Tenison Woods College on Thursday 19 September for the 2019 Reading Hour event. As Australia’s highest selling female author, Sally is well known for her Hey Jack and Billie B Brown series (amongst other popular titles) and is a passionate ambassador for reading and literacy. During her visit at the College, Sally will present a session for Reception to Year 2 students and Year 3 to 5 students. She will also spend time visiting classrooms and meeting students over the course of the day. The College is looking forward to hosting Sally and listening to her read to students. “We are extremely fortunate to have Sally visit us, particularly on such an important day of the year for literacy. It’s an incredible honour to host such a talented author at the College for Reading Hour,” says Early Learning to Year 5 Key Literacy Teacher, Katie Window. The Australian Reading Hour event is a national initiative that encourages all Australians to devote an hour of time to reading. At Tenison Woods College, the Junior School will participate in the Reading Hour from 9:00 - 10:00am before having the opportunity to meet the highly acclaimed author. Already a house hold name for many families at the College, Sally will be sure to leave an impression on the students after her visit. With a passion for storytelling, Sally emphasises the importance of reading for young people, “Reading is a vital component in developing empathy and fostering compassion in young people. I am delighted to be involved in the Australian Reading Hour for 2019. I never tire of the thrill of listening to children talk about why they love a particular book or character. I love writing and sharing stories. My hope has always been that my readers will see themselves in my stories and understand that no matter how confusing or frightening the world may seem at times, kindness, friendship and integrity always win out in the end.”