The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) is a national book industry initiative which works in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation to improve literacy in remote Indigenous communities.

As the new Patron for the Indigenous Literacy Project, Therese Rein today said the project offered an opportunity for all Australians to get involved in a simple and effective community activity.

Members of the general public can participate in this important project by buying a book at one of the 400 participating bookshops. Publishers and booksellers from around Australia have pledged their support and will donate a percentage of sales on September 3 2008.

All of the funds raised will go directly to the Fred Hollows Foundation to buy books and literacy resources for indigenous communities.

The ambassadors for 2008 include Alexis Wright, Dr Anita Heiss, Geraldine Brooks, Andy Griffiths, David Malouf and Tara June Winch.

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