How can we help you?

During our trips, we visit schools, Alliances Françaises, Playgroups, etc.

We will try to accommodate your request if it can fit into our schedule.

During our visits, we may:

- establish a dialogue with students, adapting to their age and level of French

- talk about magazines, children's books, Bandes Dessinées, etc

- tell a story in French or in English introducing some words in French

- Sing a song for the little ones

We do not charge for our visits. All we ask is that the school invests in resources for the benefit of the students and invites parents to come and talk to us. We are always happy to give advice regarding complementing their learning at school with adapted material.

The association

French Books on Wheels Inc (Le Van du Livre) is a not-for-profit association registered in Australia. Through cultural exchanges and in partnership with Le Forum and Bayard Jeunesse, we promote French culture and offer subscriptions to the full range of the French press, including educational publications, in order to maintain a direct and vibrant connection with current affairs and the language.

French Books on Wheels Inc (Le Van du Livre) est une association à but non lucratif enregistrée en Australie. À travers des échanges culturels et en partenariat avec Le Forum et Bayard Jeunesse, nous diffusons la culture française et proposons des abonnements à l’ensemble de la presse française, y compris la presse éducative. afin de maintenir un lien direct et vivant avec l’actualité et la langue.

Who are we?

Anne Mangeant has been living in Australia for over 20 years and is representing Bayard Jeunesse and Milan, the educational magazines for children and young adults.

Anne Mangeant vit en Australie depuis 20 ans où elle représente les magazines de presse jeunesse Bayard et Milan. Elle a été récompensée pour son engagement dans la catégorie 'Solidarity, Community and Volunteerism' en 2024 pour les 'French-Australian Excellence Awards'.

Jacques Bernard set up the first and only French bookshop - Le Forum - in Australia, in 2004. He has been very active in the Association Internationale des Libraires Francophones - AILF - which is based in Paris. In 2015, he was awarded the French medal of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Fleur Pellerin (Minister of Culture & Communication).
Jacques Bernard a établi fin 2004 en Australie l'unique librairie francophone - Le Forum. Il a été membre actif de l'Association Internationale des Libraires Francophones - AILF - basée à Paris. In 2015, il a été nommé par Fleur Pellerin (Ministre de la culture et de la communication) Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Technical information

The van is a Toyota Coaster (similar to a 21 seater school bus). All passenger seats have been replaced with customized furniture accommodating all resources and a private area (Cooker, fridge, toilets, shower, bed, etc). It is fully self-contained and equipped with a solar panel on the roof.

It measures 6.7m long, 2m large, 2.7m high with a 2 m side awning.