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
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 Challenges help motivate New Zealanders to read for pleasure over the holiday season.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
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School Library
School Library
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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Remember Me Poems to Learn by Heart from Aotearoa New ZealandHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Rapture: An Anthology of Performance Poetry from Aotearoa New ZealandHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Big Fat Brown BitchHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Huia Short Stories #15Recommended
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Before GeorgeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Mia and Leo Go WildHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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He Tārū KahikaRecommended
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Sun ShowerRecommended
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Hooked on Books He Ao Ano
Hooked on Books He Ao Ano
New Zealand book reviews by and for Young adult (YA) readers. Become part of a critical conversation!
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The Singing StoneRecommended
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The Other Brother.Recommended
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Second Star to the RightHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Last Fallen Star.Highly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Rapture: An Anthology of Performance Poetry from Aotearoa New ZealandHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Second Star to the Right.Highly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Other BrotherRecommended
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The ArtistHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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