Growing generations of readers in Aotearoa.
We deliver engagement programmes in communities & schools to help more New Zealanders read more.
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Reading makes life better.
life better.
We believe it’s a superpower that can transform us.
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Writers in Schools
We bring writers and illustrators to your students and staff, either in person or virtually.Learn more about Writers in Schools01 -
Writers in Communities
We enable communities whose voices would otherwise be marginalised to tell their stories.Learn more about Writers in Communities02 -
Writers in Youth Justice
We take creative writing to youth justice residences to encourage participation and produce books by rangatahi that reflect their lived experience.Learn more about Writers in Youth Justice03 -
National Reading Survey
Since 2016, our regular national research has delivered insights on reading in Aotearoa New Zealand.Learn more about National Reading Survey04 -
Summer Reading Challenge
Our Summer Reading Challenge helps motivate tamariki to keep reading for pleasure during the school holidays.Learn more about Summer Reading Challenge05 -
The Reading Doctor
Our Reading Doctor column addresses barriers to reading identified by everyday Kiwis.Learn more about The Reading Doctor06 -
Annual Pānui / Lecture
The Annual Pānui provides an opportunity for one of our country’s leading writers to discuss an aspect of literature close to their heart.Learn more about Annual Pānui / Lecture07 -
Rāmere Shorts
Fancy a weekly creative writing exercise? Join us for Rāmere Shorts - it’s fun, quick and friendly!Learn more about Rāmere Shorts08
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44K+School students reached
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13Regions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
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90Writers engaged
The Writer's files
The most comprehensive online collection of information about Aotearoa New Zealand's writers
Read the latest reviews
A regular round-up of the latest New Zealand-authored books for children and young adults, reviewed by our member school librarians & teachers.
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He Raru ki Tai
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Sora's Seashells
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Kererū
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Ngārara i roto i te kete - Bugs in the KeteHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
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Holly Homeschool and the Bad Character
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Sunshine on Vinegar StreetHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Here Upon The TideHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
New Zealand book reviews by and for Young adult (YA) readers. Become part of a critical conversation!
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The Last Fallen RealmHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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With Fire in their Blood
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The Last Fallen MoonHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Gideon the NinthHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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In Our Own BackyardHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Last Fallen StarHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Book of Feeling Blue
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Time's RavenHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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