Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador

Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador advocates for and champions the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau, and communities. As a national reading role model, they will build visibility and awareness of reading across all sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand, helping to create a nation of readers.

Latest posts from Te Awhi Rito

An exciting display of books recommended for boys.

Books for boys unleashed: Some tailored recommendations

March 27th, 2024. By Alan Dingley

I regularly get asked for book recommendations and one of the most requested are those for boys.

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A selection of books on display. Includes 'The Fix-It Man', 'The Bad Seed,' 'My Elephant is Blue', 'A Monster Call'.

Books as balm

February 23rd, 2024. By Alan Dingley

I have thought about titles I have come across in my librarianship that have served a purpose when words have failed in tough situations.

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Alan Dingley at Te Kopuru School.

Events, awards and school sessions

November 10th, 2023. By Alan Dingley

In his latest post, Alan reflects on his busy September and October.

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Latest news and events

Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley speaking on stage to a group of students.

Inspiring readers around the motu

March 13th, 2024. By Te Awhi Rito team, National Library

‘Connection is key. I hope to see as many of you as possible on the incredible journey.’

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View of the He Ara Kotahi bridge in Palmerston North.

Te Awhi Rito out and about

August 21st, 2023. By Te Awhi Rito team, National Library

Since starting as Te Awhi Rito at the end of May, Alan has had a busy schedule of events and started a new role as Community Librarian at Te Patikitiki Highbury Library in Palmerston North.

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Inaugural Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Ben Brown with new ambassador Alan Dingley in a library.

Honouring Ben Brown and welcoming Alan Dingley

June 15th, 2023. By Te Awhi Rito team, National Library

The National Library in Wellington held a special gathering to honour and acknowledge Ben Brown as he finishes his term as Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador and to welcome Alan Dingley as the next Te Awhi Rito.

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