Naomi Parker
As Managing Director, Naomi has nearly 20 years of classroom experience. As a mum of four, she bring both family insight and educational practice into the business.
Kluwell Publications is a proudly Australian-owned company, founded in 1998 by two passionate educators, Stan Kluzek and Andrew Coldwell, who shared more than 50 years of combined teaching experience across primary classrooms, leadership roles, and curriculum development.
The name Kluwell comes from a blend of their surnames, Kluzek and Coldwell, and the mission has always been simple: create fun, meaningful tools that make reading a positive and rewarding part of every child’s daily routine.
Since launching our very first Home Reading Journal (originally called R.E.A.D. I.T.) in 1996, we have helped more than six million students worldwide discover the joy of reading.
We are proud to say our products are 100% created and produced in Australia, and we are officially registered with Australian Made. This supports local production while delivering quality educational resources trusted by teachers, students, and guardians across the globe.
As Managing Director, Naomi has nearly 20 years of classroom experience. As a mum of four, she bring both family insight and educational practice into the business.
A lifelong educator, Andrew has impacted countless primary students’ educational journey with his experience in a variety of schools across Victoria, which continues with his involvement in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Passionate about literacy, numeracy and STEM subjects, Stan has worked across all primary year levels and school settings, including as a curriculum consultant and principal.
With a strong administrative background, Fiona is your go-to for customer support, orders, delivery info, and school payment terms. She also oversees operations across New Zealand and the UK
What we’re known for
Kluwell Publications was formed. The two original authors, Stan Kluzek and Andrew Coldwell, had a combined primary teaching background of over 50 years and in 1996 they followed their passion for teaching reading and developed their first publication called ‘R.E.A.D. I.T. – Home Reading’ Books. Their idea to produce a reading booklet for kids to use as a home reading log, promoting that reading is fun and encouraging the use of reading diaries with reading rewards such as stickers and awards. Currently Kluwell’s My Home Reading journals, previously known as R.E.A.D. I.T. – Home Reading Books, has sold more than six million copies worldwide!
The dedication of the Kluwell team was evident by the many hours spent showing their Home Reading diaries at various Education Shows, supporting professional development for teachers and the Australian Curriculum. The positive feedback from teachers was a highlight from these events that included The Education Show in Victoria, the New South Wales Primary Deputy Principals Conference in Sydney, South Australia Literacy & Numeracy Expo and the AATE/ALEA/PETA National Conference for English/Literacy Educators and the New Zealand Reading Association National Conference, just to name a few.
Kluwell Publications proudly launched their first website www.homereading.com.au which was established to allow schools to order reading diaries online. Other features included links to articles related to the Australian Curriculum to assist with professional development for teachers, as well as games for students to encourage that reading is fun.
Upon communication with Austrade, sales commenced in the USA. This lead to Kluwell sourcing an agreement with a Warehouse and Distribution Company in Aurora to assist with US sales.
R.E.A.D. I.T. – Home Reading’ Books had strong sales in New Zealand so Kluwell Publications formed a business connection with a Warehouse and Fulfilment Company in Auckland.
200 Words – A CD Computer Program successfully hit the market
With the R.E.A.D. I.T. – Home Reading Books going from strength to strength the 5th edition was released, now a full colour home reading log including colour Reading Awards and Stickers.
Primary School teachers were requesting a student diary for senior students to use not only as a home reading log but also a homework journal. The answer : Kluwell Publication’s Senior DO IT Diary (Daily Organiser Including Tips & Awards). A student diary to assist in preparing students for secondary school. This diary includes stickers and Homework Awards
Kluwell Publications first edition of My Special Word Collection was released, a resource to support students when teaching reading and writing.
Kluwell joined forces with La Trobe University to establish a scholarship in the Education Faculty to support rural students. Kluwell provided successful students with $10,000 over their 4 year degree. Kluwell committed to the scholarship program for 5 years and also created a Bursary through La Trobe to support student placement in primary schools.
Kluwell said goodbye to Jenny as she entered retirement but were thrilled to welcome Fiona to our office. Fiona is the office manager of our Australian company and also oversees the running of our New Zealand and UK office staff as well.
2016 marked a significant milestone as Kluwell Publications celebrated 20 successful years as an Australian Company producing reading booklets for kids. What a magnificent journey!
Kluwell commenced regular local sponsorship to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free monthly books for kids.
A full colour edition of My Special Word Collection was released.
With the business growing and changing, Stan Kluzek commenced retirement from the successful Australian Company and Naomi Parker joined Kluwell as a new joint director. Naomi is a mum of four primary school aged children and a primary school teacher with experience and a passion for children learning to read and using the Kluwell’s reading diaries.
Kluwell Publication’s Do It Diary 4th edition was released, now a full colour senior homework and home reading log.
Kluwell’s My Home Reading App was released for trial but the team later decided to undertake a major redevelopment to improve functionality.
The 9th edition of Kluwell’s My Home Reading Journals were printed, now with improved covers for greater durability.
Kluwell’s My Home Reading App is officially launched and on the market, along with a new website!
Kluwell's Do It Diary is refreshed with a new 5th edition cover. A revised edition of My Special Word Collection is also released.
My Home Reading Journal: Yellow, Green & Orange Level 10th edition is released and includes updates to ensure the journals can be used alongside ANY approach to teaching reading.
All Kluwell products have been registered and full endorsed with Australian Made.
Kluwell's Home Reading App is taken off the market and stored for a possible future reintroduction.
The 6th edition of our Do It Diary reveals a completely new front cover design, highlighting our mascot Ralph on the front cover.
A new website for Kluwell Publications!