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Growing generations of readers in Aotearoa.

We deliver engagement programmes in communities & schools to help more New Zealanders read more.

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In the rhythm of children's books
14 October 2024
In the rhythm of children's books
Educator Te Kahu Rolleston shares tukanga ako for the first time in 2024 Pānui
03 October 2024
Educator Te Kahu Rolleston shares tukanga ako for the first time in 2024 Pānui
Quintessential Quotes from Aotearoa Authors
02 October 2024
Quintessential Quotes from Aotearoa Authors
Hot off the press – October giveaways
01 October 2024
Hot off the press – October giveaways
Hot off the Press - October sector news
01 October 2024
Hot off the Press - October sector news
Judges announced for 2025 Ockham NZ Book Awards
12 September 2024
Judges announced for 2025 Ockham NZ Book Awards
Poetry with Given Words: competition winners for 2024
11 September 2024
Poetry with Given Words: competition winners for 2024
School Library: Term Three giveaway
28 August 2024
School Library: Term Three giveaway
Reflections on Pōkai Tuhi
26 August 2024
Reflections on Pōkai Tuhi
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Reading makes

Reading makes life better.

life better.

We believe it’s a superpower
that can transform us.

We run campaigns to encourage New Zealanders to read, research our reading habits and barriers to reading, and advocate for the importance of reading.

  • 44K+
    School students reached
  • 13
    Regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
  • 90
    Writers engaged
  • 44K+
    School students reached
  • 13
    Regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
  • 90
    Writers engaged
The Writer's files

The most comprehensive online collection of information about Aotearoa New Zealand's writers

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  • Disabilities
  • Children's author
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  • Catran, Ken
  • Yelich, Sonja
  • Harvey, Siobhan
  • Rodger, Victor
  • Mushin, Steve
  • Mansfield, Katherine
  • Robertson, Catherine
  • Unka, Vasanti
  • Stenson, Marcia
  • Beckett, Bernard
  • Westaway, Jane
  • Te Whata, Munro
  • Gallagher, Rhian
  • Pearson, Bill
  • Pellegrino, Nicky

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School Library
A regular round-up of the latest books for children and young adults, reviewed by our member school librarians & teachers.
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Hooked on Books
He Ao Ano
Aotearoa New Zealand book reviews by and for teen readers. Become part of a critical conversation!
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What's in a name?

Our special name expresses the concept of moving from darkness into light, as told in the Māori creation story. This metaphor can also be used to describe what happens during the process of reading.